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Spring Issue 59

Reclaiming beauty through First Nations wisdom • The life-affirming joy of community choir • Forage for flowers with Emma Morgan • The colourful reality of surface design • Greener cities • Sew on your own terms • Practical safe spaces • Why cigarettes are a drag to our oceans • Gary Bigeni in glorious technicolour • Wearable art with Ikuntji Artists • A lunch-ready DIY • Lessons in longevity from secondhand fashion • A no-fuss garden bread recipe •

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The Stitch Up – Do You Remember the Marvellous Makes of September?

We’ve made it to the 'ber' months, stitchy pals! That gentle slide to the end of the year wherein the northern hemisphere...

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How One Victorian Woman Is Planning to Shake Up the Travel Industry for Good

The rise of short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb and Stayz has fundamentally changed how we humans travel...

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What We Wear Matters: What’s on at Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2023!

As any conscious consumer will tell you, what we wear matters. Our clothing and shopping choices not only impact the planet and the economy – every time we add to cart...

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A Seasonal Pasta Recipe Straight From Julius Roberts’ Farm Table

If you follow Julius Roberts on Instagram, you might find yourself yearning for the slow life on his smallholding in rural England...

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Conscious Curation: Carry Your Eco-Cred in These Sustainable Bags

Whether you see it the final touch to the perfect outfit or a functional sack for your crap...

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Meet the Australian Fine Jewellery Brand Telling Stories Through Stones

Inspired by the beauty of precious stones and the majesty of the universe, Black Finch Jewellery incorporates customers’ stories...

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Cut Above the Rest: A Long List of Peppermint DIY Projects

If you find yourself with a little bit of spare time and no idea how to fill it, keep those...

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Find Your Purpose: 10 Clean + Conscious Award Winners Share Their ‘Why’

Founded in 2019, the Clean + Conscious Awards has become both a trusted resource for consumers and glowing recognition brands...

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“Go Where the Boss Tells You Not to Go”: Reflections on the Night John Lennon Died

The voices of women, girls and non-binary folk have often been silenced when it comes to history, politics, science, art...

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Could a Sewing Retreat be the Answer to Reignite your Sew-Jo?

Is your sewing practice in a bit of a rut? Are you afraid that any more time spent inside your dank and airless sewing dungeon is going...

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Creativity Meets Comfort – Meet the Undies Brand Keeping Bums Happy

With their joyful prints, time-tested designs and commitment to doing business differently, iconic underwear brand Thunderpants...

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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: The A-Listers Working to Defend Our Planet

Released earlier this year, Apple’s Extrapolations might just be the most celebrity-saturated television show...

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As long as joy is at the forefront, we’re winning.

– MITCH NIVALIS, ISSUE 59

OOH LA LA!⁠
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The fantastique @AvrilLaRouge has aced her personal sewing challenge of creating the #PeppermintRozelleSlip in jersey knit fabric, featuring a delightful daisy print by @Ellen.Vanhan – isn’t it showstopping? ⁠
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⁠#Spoonflower #SpoonflowerApparel #PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #MeMade #Sewing #DIYFashion #HandmadeFashion #SlowFashion

YES TO THE VOICE 🖤💛❤️⁠
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As we approach the referendum next month, here at Peppermint we proudly stand in support of the establishment of a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice as we recognise 65,000 plus years of continuing culture.⁠
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Artwork by @Lauren_Rogers_Art_
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#Yes23 @Yes23AU

Whether you see it as the final touch to the perfect outfit or a functional sack for your crap, sustainable bags are a surefire way to show off your status as a conscious consumer.⁠
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To help you carry your belongings – and your eco-cred – in style, at the link in our bio, we’ve put together a list of cool carry-alls. Which one of these is your bag, baby? ⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion

If, this weekend, you find yourself with a little bit of spare time and no idea how to fill it, keep those idle hands from the devil’s works with a Peppermint DIY project.⁠
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At the link in our bio, we've rounded up all the classics. Peruse at your pleasure to learn more about some of the cool and creative projects we’ve put together over the years, then say goodbye to boredom and au revoir to creative indecision, we’ve got your next make sorted!⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #FreeSewingPatterns #SewersOfInstagram #FreePatterns #MeMade #Sewcialists #SlowFashion #SewingLove #MakeItYourself

🌼🌼 ME OH MY 🌼🌼⁠
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What is there to say? We’re simply blown away by the glory of @TheRealMrsKelley’s fantabulously floral #PeppermintRozelleSlip! Not just a Sewing Superstar but also a Scrapbooking Queen? We’re crushing hard. Grab your copy of the Rozelle Slip now as a pay-what-you-want digital download on our website or as a printed pattern with Issue 58 💖✨⁠
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From @TheRealMrsKelley:⁠
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Hello, fall? Is that you? 📞🍂⁠
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When @PeppermintMagazine hit me up and asked if I wanted to make the Rozelle slip with this beautiful @Spoonflower fabric that is sooo deliciously autumnal, I said ‘duhhh’. This project has gotten me so hyped to get into fall/winter sewing projects so I’m gonna pretend it’s not 80° outside and get right to it. If you need me, I’ll be in my sewing room, byeeeee!⁠
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Print by @Erin__Kendal on @Spoonflower⁠
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#Spoonflower #SpoonflowerApparel #PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #MeMade #Sewing #DIYFashion #HandmadeFashion #SlowFashion #SpoonflowerFabric #MeMadeWardrobe⁠

World-renowned naturalist, conservationist, @UnitedNations Messenger of Peace and gorilla-loving girlboss Jane Goodall (@JaneGoodallInst) has spent most of her life tirelessly campaigning for the environment to be rewarded by living out her golden years in the midst of… all this. ⁠
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On today's #InternationalDayOfPeace, we're reflecting on Jane's message to turn hope into action for the natural world – and humanity. ⁠
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🎨 by @PetraBraunIllustration⁠
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#JaneGoodall #BeTheChange

Keep your swag safe and close to hand with our sweet tote bag DIY!⁠
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This capacious craft project comes from our very own Sewing Content Manager, Bonnie Liston. It’s a nicely oversized tote with exposed bound seams to add a bit of spice, and an internal pocket to keep your essential essentials in. With this beauty on your arm, you’ll be TOTE-ally ready for your next adventure!⁠
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This project was featured in Issue 58 but if you don't have a copy handy, you can now grab a digital download at the link in our bio to make your own for the lovely price of $5!⁠
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We love to see your projects coming to life – tag us on socials @PeppermintMagazine and use #PeppermintTote to show us your work!⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #SewersOfInstagram #MeMade #Sewcialists #SlowFashion #SewingLove #MakeItYourself

The voices of women, girls and non-binary folk have often been silenced when it comes to history, politics, science, art… well, you name it. But multigenerational storytelling night, Generation Women, is speaking truth to power, offering a warm and inclusive space where people of all ages can come together to share, celebrate and learn.⁠
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Held in Sydney and Melbourne, the monthly event aims to amplify a selection of female and non-binary voices – representing those in their twenties through to their seventies (and beyond) – each sharing their own stories on a specific theme. ⁠
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We're so proud to partner with @Generation_Women_Aus to bring you a monthly series sharing the words and wisdom from some of the speakers. August’s theme was ‘Desperate Times, Desperate Measures: Stories of Drastic Action’, with performers sharing a time when the going got tough, so the tough got going.⁠
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Head to the link in our bio to read more from acclaimed journalist and writer Jane Sullivan as she reflects on the night John Lennon died. May her words ring in your ears the next time action is needed! ⁠
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📸 by @SevimDoganOzkan⁠
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#GenerationWomen #SydneyEvents #MelbourneEvents #YourStoryMatters #TellYourStory

We would never usually disagree with Queen Meryl, but florals for spring is definitely the moment. ⁠
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Whether you’re swirling your skirts at a festival, sitting pretty at a picnic or frolicking through the wildflower fields, there’s a floral dress for everyone and every vibe. ⁠
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But how can you face all those fabric flowers knowing the damaging impact the fashion industry has on the natural world? Fear not! At the link in our bio, we’re revisiting the best in the field – 14 blooming lovely Australian brands who are planting the seeds for a greener future by committing to ethical and sustainable practices, today. ⁠
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📸 @Turquoise.And.Stardust via @CadaTodo__⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion⁠ #SlowFashion #SlowlyMade #MindfullyMade

"Perhaps this is the solution – to view our wardrobes as an evolving collection of wearable items we are using, rather than owning."⁠
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As resale has become more mainstream and vintage garments more desirable, much of the stigma previously attached to secondhand shopping has started to wear away. But in Australia alone, 260,000 tonnes of clothing is still sent to landfill each year. So what can the secondhand market teach us about how we value our garments? In Issue 59, op-shopping queen Leeyong Soo (@StyleWilderness) ponders the question. ⁠
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We might be a wee bit biased, but a day spent op-shopping before sitting down to read your favourite mag sounds like a dream Sunday.⁠
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📸 @MutualMuse by @BriHammond⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion ⁠
#ThriftedFashion #PrelovedFashion #ShopYourCloset #ShopYourWardrobe #LovedClothesLast #giveback

Feet up, do not disturb on… If anyone needs us this weekend, we’ll be right here with fresh native blooms and a damn good read (if we do say so ourselves).
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Issue 59 cover by @Emmma.Morgan ⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion #NaturalBeauty #SocialEnterprise #Regeneration #SocialImpact #ClimateChange #Handmade #BodyPositivity #GiveBack #WorldChangers

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