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…
If you fancy sinking into a warm outdoor bath (in a recycled cast-iron tub, no less) whilst taking in sweeping views of Gariwerd/Grampians National Park, or cooking up a hearty breakfast from a hamper of locally baked and brined goodies, might we suggest you take a peek inside Nook On The Hill? Built almost entirely…
Fancy a chance to thaw those frigid digits while mingling with the big guns of Australian Indigenous art? If a Top End escape is on the cards, we suggest you time that sun-soaked break for the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. Running from 6 to 11 August 2024, this annual event brings together the work of…
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….
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