In 2016, one Hobart woman decided to sew and distribute small felt hearts to anyone who felt in need of love or wanted to offer some. She had no idea this kindness project would become a global phenomenon. words CAROLINE RICHES photos SARAH de JONGE / 1000 HEARTS According to Japanese tradition, folding 1000 paper…
If you’ve got an ethical product that the world needs to know about, the 2024 Clean + Conscious Awards might just be the marketing boost your brand needs. With over 100 categories to choose from – including everything from skincare and fashion through to household products and baby goods – every entry is rigorously tested…
How to turn just-picked blooms into a just-so table arrangement? Forget the floral foam, says Alyssa Goodall, the clever soul behind the wild and whimsical bouquets of Collingwood’s Thrive Flowers. Instead, she uses chicken wire or vines, which do the job just fine – without poisoning the planet. The green florist will appear at Melbourne’s…
We like to think creating each issue of Sew&Tell is similar to setting up our own dream sewing room. There’s a lot of time spent curating our favourite bits and pieces and arranging them just so, making sure the space is useful and beautiful. Then comes the best part – we throw open the doors…
For Rebecca Harper, Weft and Warp – an independent fabric store and sewing studio based in Canberra – is more…
In our digital age of trend forecasting and TikTok hauls, finding your authentic style can be more challenging than ever…
Based in what she calls a “creekside paradise” on the Gold Coast, Ellie Whittaker has quickly made a name for herself and the bold, joyful fabric designs she brings into the world. But, as we learned when we sat down recently to learn more about her and her creative practice, don’t call her a sewist. …
After a long day, many of us enjoy a glass of vino. But in a world with so many choices, which drop do you drink? Is food pairing…
There’s a beautiful quote from Maya Angelou that I stumbled upon recently, that has been…
At the risk of stating the obvious, the clothes we wear matter. And not just in the sense of sartorial splendour and self-expression…
December has been and almost gone, so it’s time to look back on 2023 and reminisce on all the good things…
The voices of women, girls and non-binary folk have often been silenced when it comes to history, politics, science, art…
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