Winter Issue 61
Our first Peppermint Pattern is here! Meet the Tansey Top • Embroidery joy from our cover artist Fleur Woods • The curious power of the compliment • Plastic-free beauty round-up • Colourful threads from Ellie Whittaker • Speaking out on mental health • Bangarra Dance Theatre • Building better communities • A fun thrift flip • 'Behind the seams' with Nancybird • Accessible art with Studio A • Visible mending • Using textile waste to forge connections
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Like Nice Stuff? You’ll Love The Great Artist Market at Felons Barrel Hall
The beers are crafty, the riverside is scenic and the market goods are so, so good. Bring on The Great Artist...
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Hear That? It’s the Sound of Cricuts (The Crafty Machine That’s Taken Over Instagram)
It’s the stickering, stencilling, decal-making wonder you didn’t know you needed – and suddenly it’s all over socials. But what...
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Get Your Fancy Pants On! Brisbane Fashion Month Is Coming!
There’s lots to love about October, especially if you’re in Brisbane, where the dressing up opportunities extend far beyond the...
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The Finders Keepers Melbourne Markets Are Fast Approaching! And the Line-Up Is Good
If you’re in need of ceramics, sewing supplies, butter crocks, socks, screen-prints or sangria-scented candles, might we suggest you head...
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Attending a Wedding? These 16 Sewing Patterns Are Guaranteed to Impress
Here at Peppermint we’re not afraid to come out with our bold pro-love stance. We’d go so far as to say we love love...
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Dress-Ups and Deep Conversations at Newcastle’s Hide and Seeker Vintage
Nestled in Newcastle’s creative hub of Islington, Hide and Seeker Vintage is a collaboration between a clever husband-and-wife duo –...
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Yotam Ottolenghi Takes On an Australian Barbecue Classic (and We Have the Recipe!)
Big news! The master of plant-based recipes and all things eggplant – Yotam Ottolenghi – has launched a cookbook dedicated...
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The Good Life: The Thrifter Who Created Her Own (Brilliant!) Thrift Shop
In honour of Second Hand September, we caught up with Castlemaine’s Tiffany Inglis to talk trends, upcycling and the challenges...
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Curves Ahead! A Great Big List of Lovely Size-Inclusive Australian Labels
Drab dresses designed to “hide sins”? Yawn. Give us the big bows and neon swirls of a made-to-order Dowk dress,...
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Think you’ve seen it all? Take a look at the World Famous Crochet Museum
In the Californian desert town of Joshua Tree, maker Shari Elf is on a mission to turn unloved items into...
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Artist Claire Ritchie Talks Influences, Gardening and Studio Essentials
If you happen to have come across Claire Ritchie’s joyful, feel-good illustrations, then it will come as no surprise to...
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Creative Escape: Designer Carlie Ballard’s Guide to the Central Coast
Offering up glorious scenery in all seasons, NSW’s Central Coast is particularly appealing in the springtime, when the great outdoors...
Read moreStick to your guns about the things that really matter. You should never compromise on the right thing to do just because it's easier.
BRIANNE WEST, ISSUE 61
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Food for thought about that $15 t-shirt, courtesy of @frontoffice.co
#SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion #WhoMadeMyClothes #WhoMadeYourClothes
Meet Tamara Scheiwe, co-creator of The Great Artist Market, an initiative of Felons Brewing Co hosted at @FelonsBarrelHall. This woman makes events magical (think: CreativeMornings Brisbane). And right now, she`s got a lot on her plate because @TheGreatArtistMarket is back on October 19!
Come along for spring vibes, great tunes and 70+ local makers. Entry is FREE! And drum roll... Peppermint will be there too! We are over the moon to be taking part in the festivities – come say hi, grab a subscription deal, a magazine or a sewing journal, or maybe a printed sewing pattern for your next DIY.
We caught up with Tamara to get the lowdown on the maker line-up and her favourite TGAM finds. Head to the link in bio to read more!
#PeppermintMagazine #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #BrisbaneEvents #Brisbane #ShopBrisbane #TGAM
Wattle you know! September 1 was National Wattle Day! But we reckon it`s always a good time to celebrate the golden girl of the Aussie bush. 🌼
This beauty was posted by the @NationalMuseumOfAustralia, which writes:
"Wattle has been a part of Australian identity long before golden wattle was made our floral emblem in 1988.
This linen dress was worn by Miss Australia winner Tricia Reschke (now Schooley) during the 1963 Miss International competition as Australia’s ‘national costume’ – how fitting!
The dress was designed by Sydney-based haute couture designer Beril Jents. It features yellow detailing on the neckline and iconic wattle embroidery on the right hip and lower back."
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#SewersOfInstagram #MeMade #Sewcialists #SewingLove #MakeItYourself #Embroidery #Stitched #HandCrafted #HandStitched
GIVEAWAY!! 💖
If getting hands-on with the latest sewing machines and craft tools while skipping between free workshops is your idea of heaven, we have just the ticket!
Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair @IntoCraft is coming to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 9th-12th October, featuring expert talks and demos with some of the country’s finest crafters including block printer @littlerowanredhead, crochet whiz @alisonthompsonartist and sustainable textiles champion @textilebeat – plus you’ll be able to peruse stunning displays and over 60 stalls to stock up on crafty goodies to take home.
The best bit? The lovely folks at Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair have offered 2 x double passes to give away to our Peppermint pals! Each is worth over $100, so tag your fair friend below and we’ll draw the winners next Monday 7 October.
Visit the link in bio for further information (and to purchase tickets if you want to lock in your spot before next week!).
#CraftFair #Quilting #MeMade #BrisbaneCraftQuiltFair #CraftWorkshops #BrisbaneEvents
It may not be September anymore, but this creation from Cynthia of @MsRomosCreations deserves love no matter what month it is.
From @MsRomosCreations:
🐌 Happy Sew Slow September Week 2!
After tidying and organizing in my room I focused my time on a pattern that had been sitting in my stash for over a year. This is such a simple skirt pattern but I still wanted to take time to make a toile and make sure the fit was just right.
I love the pattern so much I made two skirts. It was a very fast and simple sew for me. (Each skirt was finished in under two hours) This skirt is made from a thifted table linen that I hand dyed over the summer. I scoured, mordanted and dyed it with cutch extract from @maiwa_naturaldyes I’m so happy with the color results!
I also took time to document the process of getting a just right fit! You can find this video on my YouTube channel linked in my bio! If you’ve never made adjustments or alterations to your clothes before this might come in handy for you.
What about you? Do you prefer skirts, pants or dresses? I think I’m leaning into my skirt era now.
🌻Skirt Pattern: #PeppermintPocketSkirt by @Paper_Theory
🌻Natural dye: Cutch Extract
🌻Top pattern: #HadleyTop (shortened length by 5”)
@GrainlineStudio
Download the pay-what-you-can pattern through the link in bio!
#SewSlowSeptember #MeMade #NaturalDyes #PeppermintPatterns
No longer the black sheep of the family, these rams are leading the flock! 🌈🌈🌈
From @adweek: “A German sheep farm has introduced Rainbow Wool, a textile crafted from the wool of gay rams.
The campaign, developed by the Germany-based agency Serviceplan, is launching its first fashion collection, with Tokio Hotel’s Bill Kaulitz as its lead star. The goal of the collection is to spread awareness for the continuous fight for LGBTQ+ rights globally.”
You can choose between various caps, patches and shoelaces with each purchase supporting the LSVD⁺ (the largest NGO for queer rights in Germany) to continue the work they do for the LGBTQIA+ community in Germany and parts of the world, where it’s illegal or dangerous to be queer. You can even sign up for a ‘sponsorsheep’ to save more gay sheep, increase their flock and produce even more yarn.
@RainbowWoolOfficial 🌈🐏🌈
#LGBTQIA #Wool #Pride #QueerFashion #GayRights
GIVEAWAY!!! ✨️
Exciting news, pin pals! We`ve partnered up with our friends at BERNINA to offer a shiny new bernette 77 sewing machine, worth AU$2000 for one super lucky winner!!!
🪡 The easy-to-use b77 is for sewists and quilters and comes with a load of extras. It can handle all kinds of materials, from delicate chiffon to leather and multi-layered makes. This dream machine comes with 8 presser feet, a semi-automatic needle threader and an impressive 500 stitches and 17 different buttonholes! It even has an inbuilt sewing consultant to give you advice on the best stitch for your chosen fabric. 😍
🪡 Sign up to the BERNINA blog e-newsletter (link in bio) and tag a stitchy friend in the comments below to enter. We`ll draw the winner on 13th October.
🪡 Also! By signing up to the BERNINA e-newsletter by October 13 you`ll go in the running to win one of 10 digital magazine packs including ALL 3 x issues of our wildly popular dedicated sewing magazine Sew&Tell! The BERNINA e-newsletter is full of tutorials and inspiration, including free downloadable embroidery designs. Head to the link in our bio to sign up now.
Good luck! 💖
@BerninaAustralia #PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #BERNINA #Bernette #SewingMachineGiveaway
Spring has truly sprung!
And did you see the good news? We worked with a pattern grader to have the sizing updated of our super popular Spring Shorts pattern. It has now been graded for our current size range, from A-P! That’s 16 sizes – hoorah!!!
We asked the gorgeous Shannon, the sewing extraordinaire behind @Pins_And_Tonic, to whip up a pair in hemp from The Fabric Store. What a star! 🌟
Head to our website to grab yourself the updated pay-what-you-can pattern – don’t forget to tag #PeppermintPatterns and #PeppermintSpringShorts to share your makes!
Model/sewist: @Pins_And_Tonic
Fabric: Midweight 100% Certified Organic Hemp (in Kale) @WeAreTheFabricStore
Photos: @KelleyTakesPhotos
Location: @AllpressEspresso Woolloongabba
#PeppermintMagazine #SewersOfInstagram #MeMade #Sewcialists #SlowFashion #SewingLove #MakeItYourself #InclusiveSizing #PlusSizeSewing
GIVEAWAY! ✨️
You may remember the stunning collaboration by much-loved print designer and ceramicist @ErinLightfootStudio with @Fashion360Au. The collection of 100% silk garments with Erin`s signature geometric designs was made in Brisbane in a limited edition range.
Well, pin pals, there were multiple squeals in the (Zoom) office when we saw that Erin has decided to sell the remnants of this incredible fabric. In fact, our meeting screeched to a halt while purchases were made. There is a limited amount left, so if you want to get your hands on this gorgeous fabric (YES YOU DO!), don`t dilly-dally.
And in more good news, we have some of this glorious silk to give away! Three metres of Sculpture and three metres of Spring Lunch, to be exact, for two lucky winners (each prize includes 1 x 3m).
To enter, tag a stitchy friend below. We’ll draw the winner next Wednesday, 2nd October. (Australian addresses only). Good luck! 🪡
#SewersOfInstagram #MeMade #Sewcialists #SewingLove #MakeItYourself #Stitched #HandCrafted #FabricLove #SustainableFabric
BE EXCITED! Your favourite event is back... 💃🏻
Launching in 2016, PepTalks has offered audiences around Australia the chance to come together to be uplifted, informed and inspired. Last year we were extremely proud that our little event with humble beginnings won the Mumbrella Event of the Year. And we are very excited to say: tickets are now on sale for our 2024 event!
With all the usual fun including selfie walls, good chat, stitchy fun for our sewing friends and much more, PepTalks 2024 is a night made just for you – our beloved Peppermint community!
Details are still being confirmed, but so far we have these amazing peeps: @Lauren_Rogers_Art_ @Jes.Hallagan from @DangerousFemales Katie Roberst AKA @SustainabilityInStyle, with a panel chat between @Laura_The_Maker and @KatieMakesADress @SueChingLascelles @EllieWhittakerStudio. And there will be more! 🥳
The venue is at Morningside School of Arts @msa4170 - this beautiful Art Deco community-owned hall is in need of restoration, and we’re proud to be supporting their efforts by holding our event here! We are also proud to say we are donating $5 of every ticket sold to Dangerous Females - a movement founded to combat violence against women by raising awareness and funds for support services in Australia.
PRE-SALE OFFER! 🎉
Tickets are currently $79 instead of $92 until 2 October – get in quick!
We can`t wait to see all your lovely faces there!
#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintEvents #EveningswithMeaning #BrisbaneEvents #PepTalks #PepTalksBrisbane #PeppermintPepTalks #PMPepTalks
There’s lots to love about October, especially if you’re in Brisbane, where the dressing up opportunities extend far beyond the ghoulish delights of 31 October. For you lucky folk, it’s @BrisbaneFashionMonth, which means there will be public runway events, small business pop-up stores and sustainability chats – many of which are freeeee!
Presented by @Fashion_Queensland, BFF festivities take place in some of the city’s most iconic spots, including Queen Street Mall, West Village and the State Library of Queensland. And because Peppermint just so happens to be a media partner, we’ve been ogling the program and found four events that we think you should probably (most definitely!) attend…
Head to our website to read more, or hop on over to @BrisbaneFashionMonth for the full – and fabulous – line-up!
#BrisbaneFashionMonth #FashionQueensland #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion
GIVEAWAY!!! ✨️
Thanks to some of the incredible folk accredited with @EthicalClothingAustralia (featured in Issue 61’s Marketplace pages), we have FIVE gorgeous gifts to give away.
Ethical Clothing Australia is an accreditation body that works collaboratively with local textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) businesses to protect and uphold the rights of Australian garment workers. By supporting an Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited business you are helping to strengthen the Australian TCF industry and valuing the rights of our local garment workers. 👌🏻
Five lucky people will each nab one of these ethical treats:
1 x $100 gift voucher from @Citizen_Wolf
1 x $75 gift voucher from @NextStatePrint
1 x Narrm Flag Beanie from @ClothingTheGaps, valued at $50
1 x $100 gift voucher from @BambooBodyAu
1 x underwear set from @ByAudreyAndGrace, valued at $75
To enter, follow @EthicalClothingAustralia and tag a friend below. We’ll draw the winner next Monday, 30th September. Good luck! 💖
#ECA #EthicalClothingAustralia #EthicalFashion #SustainableFashion #MadeInAustralia
