On 14 July 2019, hero to the people Dolly Parton tweeted these immortal words: “Grit and lipstick, two things you should never leave home without!” Oh, Dolly! If only you had known then what we all know now: how much grit we’d all need in the months and years to come (and how little we’d…
Hurrah! It’s the most wonderful time of year – Secondhand September, a chance to reflect on our wardrobe choices and inspire a more conscious curation of clothes. Started by Oxfam as a way to encourage others to only shop vintage and preloved for the entire month, it’s the perfect time to celebrate all things secondhand. …
The overwhelming narrative we are fed when it comes to climate science is one that inspires doom and gloom. And it’s easy to see why. Climate change is so often painted by the mainstream media as a huge, overwhelmingly complex problem. When coupled with government inaction and the fact that multinational corporations cause the majority…
There’s no size limit on looking good. We all know the fashion industry can be a tad limited when it comes to making clothes accessible for everyone, and as sewing really is just the first step of fashion, perhaps it’s not so surprising that things aren’t necessarily different in the patternmaking world. The call for…
It’s time for another edition of The Monthly Mint – a chance for you to join in the Peppermint office chat about all the things we’re loving and living for each month. Here at Peppermint we’re forever on the hunt for the best in sustainable reads, eats and wears to inspire you all. But have you…
The dire state of the climate and our impending doom is enough to inspire overwhelm and confusion in even…
Here at Peppermint, some of the nicest feedback we get about our FREE sewing patterns is how accessible they are. Part of accessibility is obviously the price – have we mentioned, they’re free?! But another is the fact they’re PDF patterns that people can print at home, which can be easier than, say, leaving the…
There’s a spring in our step right now and it has everything to do with the arrival of our latest free pattern – the Peppermint Milton Pinafore – a dreamy twist on the classic pinny. This exclusive, highly wearable pattern was created in collaboration with the lovely French patternmaker behind Just Patterns and is brought…
By 2050, it is estimated 68% of the global population will live in cities. As populations grow and concrete jungles expand ever higher, green spaces are becoming more important than ever to not only mitigate the effects of pollution, but to keep us healthier and happier. One such green space, in Peppermint’s hometown of Brisbane…
The planet-friendly practice of regenerative farming has gained popularity in recent years, due to a growing awareness…
Beset by inequality, unethical investing practices and scandals, it’s easy to lose faith in the mainstream financial system…
Drawing on time-honoured techniques such as hand-dyeing and textile weaving, RŪPAHAUS is as much an extension of founder Stephanie Chandra’s commitment to reviving lost artisanal skills as it is an ethical brand. Now working alongside her two sisters, Adeline and Tasch, with four artisan cooperatives throughout rural Indonesia, every RŪPAHAUS piece of clothing is made…