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The back story; Hetty and Dave

08/05/2016

I have a confession to make: all of my ‘ Back Story ‘ artists so far are people I have met. Zoe Larkins the uber talented, artisan behind Hetty and Dave is an exception to this, she is someone I am dying to meet one day. I have long been an admirer from afar.

 

Hetty and Dave

Bournemouth based Hetty and Dave make the most unique, cute and quirky, handmade jewellry and accessories you ever did see. So would you like to know more?

 

1. Why the name Hetty and Dave ?

I found this wonderful photo in a junk shop in Rochester, when I was studying there. Falling in love with it, on returning home I took the photo out of it’s frame. On the back, scrawled in felt tip, I found ‘To Mary & Bill, Love From Hetty & Dave’. This is probably a photo of Mary and Bill, but I just loved the sound of Hetty and Dave!

2. When did you start creating?

I always loved sewing, from a very young age, so after struggling through a degree in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery Design it felt only natural to go back to sewing! Not long after graduating in 2001, I began experimenting with making leather handbags, and started selling at Portobello Market around 2005. My first handbag design was this Bird Garden bag:

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3. Who or what inspires you?

I’ve always loved kitsch 1950s design and South American folk art, so I sort of combined the two when I first started my business. As the years have progressed, my love of birds and animals has certainly shown in my work!

4. How do you juggle family life with creating and selling?

My business existed long before my husband and step daughter showed up, so they have had to fit around my work!

I work long hours, from my home studio Monday to Friday, and always have the weekend off. Β I am guilty of working into the night, if only answering emails and messages on social media.

5. Can you tell us about your future plans?Β 

Until very recently I have been very much a one woman show when it comes to creating and selling, but I have come to the realisation that I can’t do it all, especially as I’m getting busier and busier all the time. The next step is to build a little team of helpers to get me through the workload, and hopefully that will give me more time to work on new ideas, and run more workshops, like this hen party from last summer.

Hetty and Dave hen night party

 

Hmmm now there’s a perfect job … being Zoes little helper!!

Something you may not know is that Hetty and Dave made the brooch that Amy Winehouse is wearing below!

 

 

Huge thanks to Zoe for taking the time to answer my questions…if you want to see more of Zoe’s superb products please take a look at her website here…

(unfortunately theΒ deliciousΒ cacti cape in my first pic has sold out)

Hetty and Dave are on Instgagram, TwitterΒ and facebookΒ do go take a look and lets all support our independent hard working local artisans.

Read more from my Back Stories of talented artisans…Β 

Bestest wishes

I'd so appreciate you sharing this post!
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Today is a day for loose dresses (with very little underneath πŸ˜†πŸ€« Sewistas get your #wildergown - @fridaypatterncompany dresses out ! What do you mean you haven’t made one yet? There is a reason this pattern is a best seller ya know ! I now have two #wildergownshirt and two dresses. Perfect for this UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ heatwave πŸ”† . How are you keeping cool, we are lounging, animals are dozing. The cool ceramic tiles in the hallway are popular for laying on ya tummy with paws spread out, I might try it! . . . #howwekeepcool #summerinthecityβ˜€οΈ #bluedresses #sewingshownseated #littleliffner #homesewn #fortheloveofsewing #youcanhackit #diyfashion #sewingforsanity #sewingisselfcare #thisprettyengland #exploretocreate #wanderfolk #facadelovers #streetportraits #prettylittletrips #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle
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My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next. This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. . What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! . . . #lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
.
πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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My definition of multitasking . . . Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! . πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend ! . Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . . . . #totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity #agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard #menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal 
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In a world full of chaos it’s reassuring to know that there will always be crochet and the Sunday papers. . Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal . . . #dreaminginpictures #tinytinymoments #daysofsimpleandslow #folkandstory #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet #usethosescraps #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifestyle
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