Heres something a little different. Becky Dodman is working out of her studio in Modbury, Devon creating beautiful accessories and toys. Let her tell you more...
“Hi, I’m Becky, a crafter (designer) who has recently started an online store to share my love of making things... I believe in making high quality products with materials sourced from small independent traders - from markets, small businesses and online retailers. All of the products have been hand made in England by myself (from my studio in South Devon). These range from bags, clutches, scarves and fabric/button based jewellery; to a range of handmade toys and accessories. All the products are unique in their colour mix and choice of fabric and textile.
The brand is still in its infancy, and I have only been online for 5 months. Previous to this, and periodically through the year I attend local craft fairs, and collaborate with friends at events so that people can see my products, purchase, and get a feel for the response to the products I’m producing. I feel it is a really exciting time for me, and for my customers who can see how the brand develops.”
Beckys inspirations are clear in her work – as she says, “I adore colour and print and love exploring the combinations of different fabrics, the feelings they can evoke and how they can be used in our everyday lives. Fabric just excites me – from vintage prints found in remnant buckets at the back of a charity shop, to liberty prints found in a London store. I am currently inspired by Toykos street styles and Japans textiles designer Echino, Vivienne Westwood, Custo Barcelona, the monster movement in toys, the re-use of vintage fabrics and notions to make funky and fab new things, ….. and inspired by lots of stuff in between. I think my inspiration is such a fluid thing, and can be expressed so readily through making accessories.”
“Although not exclusively using vintage fabrics or notions I feel that I makes some ethical accessories by using previously forgotten, or unused fabric, to make some of my bags; by using vintage buttons from local retailers; by making good quality products that are designed to last, I utilise my skills to re-spark a love or longing for something that may have been discarded in its previous form.
For the future I hope to continue with my experiments into accessory design, but excitingly I am doing a Fashion degree at Plymouth College of Art and Design, so who knows - I could be taking all sorts of twists and turns along the journey in the fashion and crafting world – with the possibility of one off clothing pieces and more accessories – watch this space!!”
“Hi, I’m Becky, a crafter (designer) who has recently started an online store to share my love of making things... I believe in making high quality products with materials sourced from small independent traders - from markets, small businesses and online retailers. All of the products have been hand made in England by myself (from my studio in South Devon). These range from bags, clutches, scarves and fabric/button based jewellery; to a range of handmade toys and accessories. All the products are unique in their colour mix and choice of fabric and textile.
The brand is still in its infancy, and I have only been online for 5 months. Previous to this, and periodically through the year I attend local craft fairs, and collaborate with friends at events so that people can see my products, purchase, and get a feel for the response to the products I’m producing. I feel it is a really exciting time for me, and for my customers who can see how the brand develops.”
Beckys inspirations are clear in her work – as she says, “I adore colour and print and love exploring the combinations of different fabrics, the feelings they can evoke and how they can be used in our everyday lives. Fabric just excites me – from vintage prints found in remnant buckets at the back of a charity shop, to liberty prints found in a London store. I am currently inspired by Toykos street styles and Japans textiles designer Echino, Vivienne Westwood, Custo Barcelona, the monster movement in toys, the re-use of vintage fabrics and notions to make funky and fab new things, ….. and inspired by lots of stuff in between. I think my inspiration is such a fluid thing, and can be expressed so readily through making accessories.”
“Although not exclusively using vintage fabrics or notions I feel that I makes some ethical accessories by using previously forgotten, or unused fabric, to make some of my bags; by using vintage buttons from local retailers; by making good quality products that are designed to last, I utilise my skills to re-spark a love or longing for something that may have been discarded in its previous form.
For the future I hope to continue with my experiments into accessory design, but excitingly I am doing a Fashion degree at Plymouth College of Art and Design, so who knows - I could be taking all sorts of twists and turns along the journey in the fashion and crafting world – with the possibility of one off clothing pieces and more accessories – watch this space!!”
Beckys accessories make a perfect present - the gift will be unique and beautiful, and you'll be supporting independent craft, so check her out at www.beckydodman.co.uk.
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