As anyone creating their own handmade wardrobe can attest, sewing at home can be a largely solitary activity. Of course, stitching away in the sweet silence of your own sewing space can be just the break needed from the outside world. But what happens when you want a little company or someone to chit-chat all…
It’s May stitchy friends! And you know what that means… Me Made May! What is Me Made May you ask? In its essence, it’s a personal sewing challenge, encouraging makers and home-sewists to get creative by styling and wearing their handmade garments while exploring their relationship with their handmade wardrobe. Born out of a desire…
There’s nothing like drifting into a deep, restorative slumber at the end of a long day and dreams are made even sweeter when you’re…
If you dig around your beauty bag or pull up your latest skincare shelfie, what kind of packaging can you see? From tubes of mascara…
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…
As we come up for air and begin to return to a semblance of normality in terms of events here in Australia, there’s no better time to get out and support your local creative community. Next month, the Brisbane Art Design (BAD) Festival will see Brisbane transformed in a month-long program of exhibitions, open-studios, outdoor…
Have you ever walked past a person living rough and wondered what their story was? Rather than just letting that curiosity go, Nick Pearce and Marcus Crook began to speak with homeless people. Their conversations quickly became a photography project and Facebook page, then a campaign to destigmatise and humanise each person and their story….
Fashion Revolution Week is a time when we come together as a global community to demand a better fashion industry. Here Yorta Yorta…
Can you believe it?! The Finders Keepers markets are back in full-swing, baby! We’re so excited to be part of the 2021 seasons – on board as the proud media partner – and can’t wait to see all your bright, happy faces at the events. First up in the Autumn/Winter season is Brisbane where the…
If you’re looking for the perfect throw-on-and-look-cool outfit, we reckon our latest free pattern – the Peppermint Valley Jumpsuit – does just the trick. This exclusive, highly wearable pattern was created for us in collaboration with the lovely French patternmaker Readytosew and is brought to you in partnership with our good friends at Spoonflower. Founded…
If you’ve printed our latest pattern release, the epic Valley Jumpsuit, you’ll have seen a step for adding bias binding to finish the neckline. And yes, while you can buy bias binding… why buy when you can DIY?! Making your own bias binding is fun and easy, and once you’ve made the first batch, you’ll want…
Yes, we adore fashion. We also adore all things sustainable. But more often than not, the two don’t go together. It only takes a light scan…
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