Whether it’s a lovingly half-finished quilt or a treasured needlepoint midway to completion, this worldwide charity aims to ease grief and create community by matching volunteer handwork finishers with special pieces that have been left behind due to death or disability. We chat with Loose Ends Project Co-founder Jennifer Simonic about what inspired this initiative…
Picture this: you’ve been gifted a two-week Eurail Pass, you have a suitcase to fill with op-shop treasures and you’ve just stumbled on your dream leather jacket – and it’s eight bucks. Such was the case for super-sewist Maddy Rawlings, who found herself in Antwerp, Belgium, at just the right time (between seasons – aka…
Meet our very first ‘Peppermint Pattern’, the Tansey Top! To bring our vision to life, we worked with renowned fashion educator, designer and consultant Thuy Nguyen of Fashion360. Based in Brisbane, Thuy has worked with major Australian labels and is known for her considered approach to body shapes and immaculate detail, so we knew that the…
With over 20 years of sewing experience, Annie Stafford created Ford Wardrobe as a place where new sewers can find simple, easy-to-follow patterns that allow them to build their confidence and knowledge, with each including in-depth illustrations and instructions. She talks to us about the joy of generational sewing. words and images ANNIE STAFFORD, FORD…
The Peppermint Bronte Bathers, designed in collaboration with Sharon and Justine Cowie of Swim Style Patterns, have certainly made a splash since they hit the scene! With a super comfortable high waist and near-full coverage bottoms, paired with the cutest twist-tie top (or optional bandeau style), this perfect poolside pairing is a dream to wear…
Heading into the big smoke? Have we got news for you, dear friend, because we’ve found the perfect place to lay your head! Not only is this affordable Sydney stay set in the heart of the CBD, 25 cents from every dollar you spend during your stay will help Australians who are doing it tough….
Like a good friend, a warm bath and a camomile tea, the dreamy Peppermint Tansey Top will always be there for you. Market wanders? Impromptu lunch date? Roadside flower-foraging? She’s got your back (and check out that gorgeous gather at the yoke!). With her boxy fit and carefree flair, you’ll be reaching for your Tansey…
Ever imagined quitting your desk job to spend your days stitching and crafting by a log fire? Tread carefully, my friend, because turning your passion into a profession can be a tricky business. words NICOLE MCKENZIE When I tell people that I make my own clothes, I’m often met with: “You should sell them!” or…
The Britannica Dictionary describes a diamond in the rough to be “a person who has talent or other good qualities…
When Spoonflower asked if we’d like to partner with them for the launch of their new apparel fabrics, it was a “Heck yes!” from us. Getting to sew a bunch of our favourite Peppermint patterns using the new fabrics AND spending the day together on a poolside photoshoot with 10 models and a puppy? No…
Sewists unite! It’s one of those wonderful times of year where the whole world is in a transitional season and I gotta say, I feel like it brings us together. Those of us in the southern hemisphere are moving from the warmer to the cooler months and those in the north are doing the opposite,…
Sewing can be a time-consuming hobby, which sometimes makes it feel incompatible with busy modern life. However, with some extra organisation and preparation, you can create gorgeous projects in the limited time you have available. Check out these top tips to fit sewing into your busy schedule. words NICOLE MCKENZIE images KELLEY SHEENAN FOR SEW…