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…
Tradition and innovation are a natural pairing at Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, especially when it comes to sustainable viticulture. words EMILY LUSH photos YALUMBA Fierce independence, a pioneering spirit and a fearless ability to think outside the barrel. These are the traits that have allowed Yalumba to adapt and prosper in the face of…
Get ready to splash into summer with our latest pattern, the spectacular Peppermint Bronte Bathers…
Sewcial needlework and inspiring yarns – embroidery is more than just embellishments on cloth and clothing. Our Sewing Coordinator Laura Jackson tells us about a thrifty find, learns new stitching skills and attends a crafting circle, taking home more than a few threads for change. words and photos LAURA JACKSON For months, I’ve been inspired…
Dreaming of free time and solitude, mother-of-three (now four) Em Dezentje did what any sane person would do: she set her sights on sunny Mexico and founded her very own fashion label. Fast-forward 12 years and that label, Little Tienda, is the sustainable, size-inclusive darling of social media, beloved for its lavish patterns and voluminous…
From stories of resistance that remind us the fight isn’t over yet to steamy tales and books that simply have queer characters without it being a big deal (a novel concept!), Amy Lovat and Laura Kebby give us seven of their favourite queer reads. Hailing from Newcastle, Amy and Laura are the married couple behind…
It appears the good folk at the Museum of Brisbane have gone wild for flowers. Case in point: the recent residency of Chantal Fraser that resulted in a blooming, creature-filled botanical installation. And Hiromi Tango, the latest Artist-in-Residence, who’s been working with crafty museum-goers to turn Adelaide Street Pavilion into a lush, bud-filled sanctuary. Then…
You might know Bimby + Roy for its super-cute printed knickers and bras, but did you know this purveyor of sweet nothings is making waves (and employment opportunities) in Fiji? The country holds special memories for Min and Jess, the sea-loving, Byron-dwelling sisters behind the brand, who spent their formative years there, learning the value…