Rachel is an extremely clever and experienced seamstress and dressmaker of over 26 years. Alterations and dressmaking are offered for all types of garments with Bridal gowns being a specialty.

Rachel’s skills were taught to her by her adoptive mother, who herself was a bridal seamstress in Somerset.

The name Magnolia is Rachel’s way of remembering her mother who passed away 10 years ago, she had a beautiful magnolia tree outside her house and Rachel wants to recognize a personal legacy left to her from her mother.

The business is also offering a Dry-Cleaning Service for all garments including a specialised service for Wedding Gowns.

A beautiful Bridal Gown shop has been designed offering very area exclusive gowns, most of which are available within 24/48 hours in your size. The exclusivity smashes the illusion that this is expensive. Gowns are priced anything from £399 to £980 maximum. Because Rachel is a talented bridal seamstress she also carries out all bridal alterations so your experience remains very personal. All consultations are by appointment so that have that private relaxing experience.

Rachel is very proud of her friendly, efficient and knowledgeable services, something which she feels is very lacking in some bridal shops.

Once brides have purchased their gown from Magnolia, the personal service continues as the gown is kept at the shop, alterations carried out by Rachel and then the bride comes to collect it. This unique selling point has made Magnolia a one stop shop for brides with an unbeatable service.

The business is growing fast and is receiving numerous enquiries throughout Swindon, Chippenham, Wootton Bassett, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol to name just a few

Rachel will also be offering sewing classes and bridal bunting sewing party weekend mornings so watch this space.

Magnolia attends many wedding fayres as an exhibitor and loves to meet and talk to new and existing customers there, many appointments are put into the diary.

Rachel’s husband is also a partner in the business and he assists with the general alterations, organizes dry cleaning, and is himself a talented lock and key specialist.