Summer Issue 64
Issue 64 is here! Get ready to love the dreamy Daisy Dress pattern • Art and activism with cover artist Lisa Congdon • Birgitta Helmersson and circular sewing • Sophie Kovic’s tiny home with a big heart • Four trans and non-binary folk champion their right to belong • Sisterhood and second chances in the sea • Explore the felt world of Cat Rabbit (with a FREE Lucky Pickle DIY!) • Famin Ahmed stitches social impact • Whimsy with The Nonsense Maker
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Pawsitive Planet! Sustainable Pet Products For Our Furry Friends
Furred, feathered, fishy, scaled… The pets we choose are as diverse as our personalities. (And apparently, quite often we resemble...
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Stories You Wear: Inside the Magpie Goose Exhibition with Amanda Hayman
When you hang a painting on a wall, the story stays put. But when you wear a beautifully made garment...
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Roll with it: How One Brisbane Designer Created the Award-winning Cart We Didn’t Know We Needed
We all do it: fire up the car for a 5-minute drive to pick up groceries, drop off sewing supplies,...
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No sweat! Meet the ethical activewear brand that’s bringing their A-game, sustainably
Here’s a question: who decided that natural fibres aren’t a great fit in activewear? For Geraldton mum-of-four Jade Payne, that...
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Old School Cool: Inside Miss Midgley’s Heritage Hotel
Fancy a getaway in a heritage building that was once a hospital, an orphanage AND a school in a previous...
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All we want for Christmas… is, um, covetable clothing and an ethical supply chain
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And around here, that means mindful spending and meaningful gifts that last....
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Makers gonna make: Angela D’Alton and Renée Baker on supporting Australia’s creative community
When the algorithm gods reward dance trends over hand-thrown ceramics, and building a website feels more stressful than a tax...
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Creativity and Culture: Museum of Brisbane’s Walking Art Tour
Time-travelling lungfish floating in a mosaic of glass tiles, a four-breasted female empowerment goddess cast in bronze, and a striking...
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Issue 64: Our gorgeous summer issue is full of creativity, inclusivity and belonging
Our new issue is here! And its beautiful cover art by Lisa Congdon proudly proclaims a sentiment near and dear to...
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Haunt Couture: Why Laura Jackson Decided To Up Her Pyjama Game
You’ve probably heard it from your Nan: always wear nice undies, because you never know what might happen! (And who...
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“We’re all stardust”: pianist Rose Riebl on the power of silence and creating from loss – and life
Some kinds of wisdom only arrive through transformation – the sort that comes from holding both an ending and a...
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Jingle Those Bells: The Finders Keepers Markets Are Coming to Town!
Get those sensible walking shoes ready because The Finders Keepers spring/summer markets are making their merry way to Sydney and...
Read moreI believe it is important to remind yourself that you are enough. No matter what stage you are at, you are deserving of love and support.
GEORGIE STONE, ISSUE 64
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🎀12 DAYS OF XMAS GIVEAWAYS 🎀
🎄On the fifth day of Christmas, we’re giving away… 5 x CRIMP HATS + a bonus EcoTote! 🎄
Heads up (literally)! Five style-savvy readers will be strutting into summer (and winter) in ultimate Aussie-made fashion thanks to @Crimp.Hats. Made from luxurious merino wool, these hats are breathable when the sun’s blazing and warm when the chill sets in – your trusty all-season companion, made to last.
Inspired by the natural colours and landscapes of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Crimp is a sister-and-brother-run brand turning fine-quality Australian merino wool into seriously fun headwear in a bunch of cool colours. Each winner will also score a bonus EcoTote to carry your hat (and everything else) in style.
Valued at $590 total ($119 each), each prize pack includes:
⭐️ 1 x Crimp Hat
⭐️ 1 x EcoTote
For your chance to win one of these sun-smart, cosy-and-cool prize packs, follow @Crimp.Hats and tag a friend in the comments below before midday AEST 8 December! (Australian addresses only, please.)
#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #CrimpHats
If you’ve ever wanted to try sewing a lace insert, take the Daisy Dress as your cue to dive in and give it a go!
We used the Star Guipure 40mm from @TheMakerSocietyAustralia 🌼
Head to the link in bio to pick the Daisy now – the digital pattern also comes free with Issue 64!
🌼 Photos: @KelleySheenan
🌼 Patternmaker: Betsy @GarmentaApparel
🌼 Model: Grace @OhSewGrace
🌼 Fabric: @Potter_And_Co_Australia
🌼 Tools: @SewYourWay_
#PeppermintDaisyDress #PeppermintPatterns #NewSewingPattern #MeMadeEveryday #MakeItYourself #SewingPattern #DressSewingPattern #PotterAndCo #SewYourWay #MakerSociety #PeppermintMagazine
🎀12 DAYS OF XMAS GIVEAWAYS 🎀
🎄On the fourth day of Christmas, we’re giving away… a bunch of beautiful things from GLAMSWAG!! 🎄
One lucky duck is set for a summer upgrade, because @The_GlamSwag turns picnics, beach hangs and general summer lounging to first-class, sun-soaking bliss. Choose from a linen-covered roll-up bed for indoor naps, or a pillowy-soft canvas beauty for outdoor adventures.
Valued at $547, this dreamy bundle includes:
⭐️1 x GlamSwag
⭐️1 x Quilt
⭐️2 x Linen pillowcases (tufted or ruffled)
GlamSwag has reimagined the classic Aussie swag, turning the humble take-anywhere bed into a sophisticated “throwbed” that’s perfect for sleepovers, lazing by the pool, nights by the fire pit… you name it!
For your chance to be our jolly swag-winner, follow @The_GlamSwag and tag a friend in the comments below before midday AEST 7 December! (Australian and New Zealand addresses only, please.) Good luck!
#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #GlamSwag
Quiiiicckkk! 🎀
We have two fabulous subscription offers up for grabs, and there’s only a few left!
UDATE: Pack two is now sold out!
These ‘Very Cheery Treats’ come with a 12-month Peppermint subscription – that’s two issues and four digital sewing patterns over the next year!
They also include a copy of our beautiful current issue, 64, with a digital sewing pattern of the Daisy Dress, and Issue 63, with a printed sewing pattern of the Acacia A-Line Skirt. You’ll also score an A5 art card with artwork from Indigenous artist @Lauren_Rogers_Art_ of the ‘We rise by lifting others’ design from Issue 63.
Pack one also includes:
⭐️ @Craft.Club.Co Patchwork Party Needlepoint Pouch Kit
⭐️ @Lush_AusNz Snow Fairy Body Lotion
Pack two also includes:
⭐️ @LukBeautifood Lip Nourish in Guava Blush
⭐️ @KylieAndTheMachine X @Claire__Ritchie ‘Full Bloom’ Sew-In Label Collaboration
Each bundle is wrapped in fabric from @2GreenZebras, ready to pop under the tree!
The Very Cheery Treats subscription offers are only $90 each (including courier postage – Australian addresses only, sorry). There are two options to choose from, each with a jaw-dropping value of nearly $185. Be quick, they’re almost all gone... ho ho go!
Link in bio! 🎁
#PeppermintMagazine #GreenFriday #ChristmasSpecial #SubscriptionSpecial
🎀12 DAYS OF XMAS GIVEAWAYS 🎀
🎄On the third day of Christmas, we’re giving away… 17 bottles from KOONARA WINES 🎄
Consider summer sorted with this enormous selection of organic, vegan-friendly, low-sulphur, planet-loving drops from the @Koonara_Wines family in South Australia’s Coonawarra – worth $574!
The haul includes Family Reserve wines, sparklings and big, bold reds – among them, The Head Honcho Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (one of Koonara Wines’ flagships, worth $100). Get set to be the best guest this Christmas.
One lucky winner will receive:
⭐️ 5 x extra-special bottles (The Head Honcho, Ambriel’s Gift Cabernet Sauvignon, Ezra’s Gift Shiraz, Pete Said No, Pinot Noir, and Daisies & Dandelions Chardonnay)
⭐️ 4 x reds (Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz, Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon, Angel’s Wings Cabernet Shiraz, Cape Banks Razortooth Pinot Noir)
⭐️ 4 x whites (Cape Banks Chardonnay, Lucy & Alice Pinot Gris, Angel’s Footprints Sauvignon Blanc, A Song for Alice Riesling)
⭐️ 4 x sparkles and picnic wines (The Guardian Angel Sparkling Chardonnay, The Golden Orb Sparkling Coonawarra Shiraz NV, Emily May Rosé, Flowers for Lucy Moscato)
Koonara Wines is all about celebrating life’s special moments with quality, age-worthy drops that are kind to the planet and super delicious.
For your chance to win alllllllll of the lovely wines, follow @Koonara_Wines and tag a friend in the comments below before midday AEST 6 December! (Australian and New Zealand addresses only, please.) Good luck!
#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #KoonaraWines
Black Friday doesn’t have to be about impulse buys – it can be about impact.
This year, our friends at Inoya are flipping the script with their Buy One Give One for Dignity campaign. For every @MyInoya Period Cup or reusable pad purchased from 28 Nov – 14 Dec, they’ll donate one to someone experiencing period poverty through @ShareTheDignityAustralia, a charity supporting women and girls facing homelessness, domestic violence, or financial hardship.
With 2 in 5 people who menstruate in Australia struggling to afford period care, this simple act goes a long way to offer dignity, long-term support and sustainable products that last for years.
Inoya is proudly female-founded, and focused on women’s health, transparency and social impact. Their community has already helped keep over 93,000 disposable period products out of landfill – and out of our oceans. Instead of using Black Friday to push sales, they’re teaming up with Share the Dignity to push for change.
If you’ve been thinking about switching to reusable period care, this is a beautiful moment to do it – for you and for someone who needs it. 🫶🏼
#PeriodPoverty #PeriodCup #ReusablePeriodProducts #SustainableHealthcare #Inoya #ShareTheDignity
🎀12 DAYS OF XMAS GIVEAWAYS! 🎀
🎄On the second day of Christmas, we’re giving away… a $500 EYE OF HORUS CLEAN BEAUTY VOUCHER! 🎄
Beauty lovers, this one’s for you. One winner will elevate their beauty ritual this season with a $500 clean beauty voucher from @EyeOfHorusCosmetics - a conscious Australian beauty brand crafting award-winning, performance-led makeup and skincare in Byron Bay. Home to cult favourites such as the Goddess Mascara with over 1,000 five-star reviews, clean complexion formulas and refillable beauty essentials designed for everyday wear. Your voucher can be used across the full beauty and skincare range!
⭐️ Cruelty-free luxury formulations
⭐️ Botanical skincare powered by ethically sourced ingredients
⭐️ Refillable beauty designs
⭐️ High-performance makeup essentials
Create a considered beauty ritual with a $500 voucher to explore the full Eye of Horus collection.
For your chance to win, follow @EyeOfHorusCosmetics and tag a friend in the comments below before midday AEST 5 December! (Australian and New Zealand addresses only, please.) Good luck!
#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EyeOfHorus
🎀12 DAYS OF XMAS GIVEAWAYS! 🎀
🎄On the first day of Christmas, we’re giving away… a CRICUT MAKER 4 + ESSENTIALS BUNDLE with all the trimmings! 🎄
Get set to deck the halls with all your DIY creations, thanks to @Cricut_ANZ! This smart cutting machine connects with design software and powers through more than 300 materials (paper, vinyl, fabric, balsa wood) to produce quality cards and wall decals, plus personalised mugs, tees and jewellery – the list goes on!
Valued at $799, this incredible prize includes a Cricut Maker 4 + Essentials Bundle, which has everything you need to get bedazzling. You can make up to 100 projects with the materials in the box!
One lucky duck will receive:
⭐️1 x Cricut Maker 4
⭐️1 x Light Grip Cutting Mat
⭐️2 x Pens
⭐️1 x Scraper
⭐️1 x Spatula
⭐️1 x Scoring Stylus
⭐️1 x Mini Weeder
⭐️6 x Smart Vinyl (Permanent) sheets
⭐️6 x Smart Iron-On sheets
⭐️6 x Cardstock sheets
⭐️Transfer Tape
⭐️Cricut starter pack
For your chance to snag this nifty machine, follow @Cricut_ANZ and tag a friend in the comments below before midday AEST 4th December! (Australian and New Zealand addresses only, please.) Good luck!
Drum roll... our winner is @ourcreativedays - huge congrats! We`ll dm for your details. Thanks for all the entries everyone! Lots more amazing prizes to come... 🎉
#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #MakeWithCricutANZ
We could not love this more! 🫶🏼
From the talented artist @RaniBan, who owns the indie art supply store @TheLittleArtShop.Catskill in the Hudson Valley, NY:
“hi hollywood here is a movie pitch
a superhero that slaps your phone out of your hand when you open big box shopping apps and tells you about the lovable and human owner of a small business where you can find the same or a similar (better) product
then the superhero scoops you up and flies you to your new favorite small biz and you meet the owner and buy what you needed and leave with a new bestie and a warm feeling inside”
Tag your fave small business so we can all discover and support other small businesses! 💕
#SupportSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SupportArtists #SupportHandmade
Looks like a good weekend plan 🍻
From @CassSewsThings:
“What better way to start your wedding anniversary get away than a cold beer and your fave magazine?
I legit kept it in the paper envelope a whole week after it arrived so I could read it like a gremlin at the pub on our staycation 🍻”
#PeppermintMagazine #LoveIsLove #YouBelongHere #BrisbaneSewists #Boocation
After a decade of collaboration with more than 75 artists from 15 Aboriginal communities nationwide, @MagpieGoose.Au is inviting Brisbane/Meanjin to step inside their world.
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose, showing exclusively at @MuseumOfBrisbane, is an immersive celebration of culture, Country and connection. You’re invited to explore a decade’s worth of garments, each one carrying its own narrative of place and belonging.
We sat down with Amanda Hayman, Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon woman and co-owner of Magpie Goose (alongside Kamilaroi partner Troy Casey), to talk about why fashion matters as a vehicle for storytelling, how their collaborations create real impact for communities, and what she hopes visitors will take away from this stunning showcase of First Nations creativity.
Head to the link in bio to read more - then head to Museum of Brisbane to see this incredible exhibition!
#MagpieGoose #MuseumOfBrisbane #IndigenousArt #IndigenousFashion #AboriginalArt #SustainableFashion
Giveaway! 🎉
‘Tis the season for giving – AND receiving, thanks to our friends @TheFindersKeepersMarket! We’ve got some fabulous goodies to give away from three of the generous makers and Finders Keepers regulars featured in Issue 64’s Marketplace pages. So, while this year’s markets are all done and dusted, you can still indulge in creative vibes and innovative designs from @NeneAndBop, @SolmatesAU and @Funky.Zebra.Studio, while marking your calendars with all the special events coming up in 2026 – take a gander at The Finders Keepers Market’s website and get excited!
Ready to try your luck this festive season? One lucky Peppermint pal can win all of these treats, worth almost $430!
🌟 One-of-a-kind micro tote with landscape embellishments from @NeneAndBop – comes with a shoulder strap and two exclusive zipper pouches, valued at $265.
🌟 Three x 50ml @SolmatesAU Refillable Roll-on applicators, made from recycled plastic - for all your lotions and potions! Valued at $98.85.
🌟 Handpainted wood Tulip & Totem Vase Dangle Earrings from @Funky.Zebra.Studio, valued at $65.
To enter, follow these creative folk above and tag a friend below. We’ll draw the winner Thursday 4th December 4pm. Australian addresses only. Good luck!
#TheFindersKeepersMarket #CreativeBusinesses #Giveaway #ShopHandmade #ShopLocal
