Over the last week of February 2022, South East Queensland and Brisbane (the home of Peppermint HQ) was battered by an unprecedented rain event that has left so far unquantified damage in its wake. At time of writing, the north coast of New South Wales is experiencing the worst floods on record as people lose…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following years of simmering conflict, has sparked outrage across the world. Our hearts feel heavy watching it play out from afar as we stand with Ukraine so we’ve compiled a list for those looking for places to donate and information to read. ARTWORK ABOVE: TEXTILE ARTIST ANDRIA GREEN Learn ‘“Ukraine Deserves…
Drum roll, please… the richly hued, autumnal beauty that is our latest issue is finally here! From the resplendent cover – created in collaboration with photographer, illustrator and proud Aboriginal creator Bobbi Lockyer – to the FREE printed pattern nestled within the pages of the mag for the first time ever, you’ll find so many…
It’s been an immensely challenging 24 months for the fashion industry, but those most vulnerable to market…
From his 2015 hit doco That Sugar Film to the ever-inspiring 2040, Damon Gameau returns to the screen to use the creativity of cinema to help us envision, and work towards, a brighter tomorrow. His latest endeavour, Regenerating Australia, follows on from the solutions he explored in 2040 and asks the question, ‘”What would Australia…
They say those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it. And while those who do learn history are largely doomed to repeat interesting historical facts to uninterested loved ones, it is undeniable that the secrets of the past can give us unique and practical insights into the present. Sewing has a lot of…
Tired of having to choose between the breezy drama of swishy flowing skirts and the sensible practicality of shorts? Suffer no more! Collaborating with brilliant British patternmaker Mandi Bharij from Make With Mandi, we have created the Peppermint Skye Shorts – the answer to all your problems… or at least, all the pants-related problems! These…
Self-love and self-pleasure are completely normal facets of the human experience that so often come with a mountain of stigma…
It may be a cliche but flowers are a classic for a reason. They’re legitimately wonderful to receive – beautiful, colourful, alive – and a reminder of nature’s extravagant capacity for wonder. But if you’re thinking of giving flowers to someone special (check your calendars people, Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us again!) as…
Once you start sewing, there’s a very pleasing thought that starts popping up in your head with increasing regularity – “I could make that.” It starts with a skirt in a shop window or a sundress that passes you in the street and, before you know it, you’re ripping coats off your friends in order…
From schoolgirl to sophisticate, from cottage-core to Parisian city slicker, we are obsessed with the sheer versatility of the Peppermint Milton Pinafore, created in collaboration with Delphine Colbeau from Just Patterns. Its deep V bodice and fit-and-flare A-line skirt make it stand out from traditional pinny silhouettes, while its back button closures and straps, which…
Have you set yourself any sewing goals for 2022? Perhaps this is the year you conquer knits, expand into pattern drafting or just tackle your fabric stash. Theoretically you can take stock and set intentions for yourself at any time of year but it’s far more fun to do it with a little bit of…