Two sold-out shows, 20 collections and 60,000 years of culture woven together with modern innovation; the stunning spectacle that was Country to Couture stormed down the runway on Larrakia Country, highlighting the talents of both emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives. Created by the Indigenous Fashion Projects, part of the broader Darwin…
Meet Sophie and Megan Dyring, the sisters who turned a wardrobe malfunction into a nifty solution – beautifully designed textile repair patches that help to make mending accessible to everyone. images FabPatch Tell us how the business came about! Sophie: I was in Finland a few years ago and wound up with a hole in…
Global warming, plastic pollution, societal inequality, female education in the developing world, the plight of asylum seekers, animal rights – whatever you’re passionate about, there’s a cause that could use your voice. I firmly believe that we are now entering Generation ‘A’ – the era of the activist. People are starting to understand that, to…
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Francisco Diaz (@CiscoSews) is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and sewist with a focus on upcycling. Through their style posts and eponymous clothing brand, Cisco’s work plays with notions of gender in clothing. In this excerpt from Sew&Tell Issue 3, our digital magazine about sewing with style, sustainability and substance, we ask…
In truth, the facts are pretty dire when it comes to Big Fashion’s use of renewable energy. But it’s not all bad news. For starters, some of the high achievers in Fashion Revolution’s just-released What Fuels Fashion? report aren’t necessarily the labels we would’ve guessed. But we’re all for giving credit where it’s due –…
If you’ve been following us over the past few weeks, you know we’re already knee-deep in thrifted-goods upcycling projects (see: preloved blanket remakes and vintage-tablecloth DIYs). But as every sewist knows, there’s always room for more! And this time we’ve got our sights set on the kitschiest of kitchenware: we’re talking koala-filled linens brimming with…
Despite knowing we need to reduce our food waste, we all sometimes end up with ingredients that leave us stumped. For Issue 44, Alex Elliott-Howery of Sydney’s beloved (and sadly now shuttered) Cornersmith Cafe & Picklery gave us tips for using the bits and bobs usually destined for the bin – bon appétit! words ALEX…
The beaches are stunning year-round but when the weather cools, NSW’s Central Coast gets in touch with its artistic side, embracing the cosy life with fine food, boutique shopping and crafty workshops. With brisk bushwalks to be had, plus outdoor art and inspiring strolls by the sea, it’s the perfect destination for a creative recharge…
With the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair just around the corner (held 6 to 11 August 2024 on Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre), we were excited to take a sneak peek at the fashion action in the lead-up to the much-anticipated Country to Couture runway shows – DAAF’s annual showcase of First Nations textiles and…
Doona days are great but not every day can be a doona day. A blanket, however, is different: thrift yourself a quality wool throw and it can take you places that no doona ever could (the office, for example, if you’re crafty about it). There are many clever folk making fabulous fits from beloved blankets…
We get it! You want to save the world, but you’re a busy person with a job to do and a new season of The Bear to get through. Rest easy, dear friend, because we’ve gathered eight low-effort, footprint-lowering things you can eat/buy/do in a jiffy – no superhero cape required. 1. PERFECTLY IMPERFECT First,…
This Plastic Free July, you might need to consider more than your coffee cup and take a look inside your wardrobe. With plastic textiles used in everything from ultra-fast fashion garments to designer clothing, RMIT expert Dr Tamzin Rollason from the School of Fashion and Textiles explains the role of plastics like polyester in fashion…
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