Word on the reef is in – and it’s grim. A peer-reviewed study (the first of its kind) by a team of marine scientists from The University of Sydney paints a stark picture of the state of the southern Great Barrier Reefs: In early 2024, marine heatwaves left coral colonies bleached at “catastrophic levels”. IMAGES…
If you’re in the business of stealing shows, then the vacay-ready Peppermint Somerset Swing Dress is your gal! We invited three fabulous sewists from the Peppermint community to take a turn on the dance floor with the Somerset Swing Dress. The results? Spectacular! The lack of zips and buttons makes for a swift sew, which…
Everybody can appreciate acts of kindness. But when it comes to explaining why we do them, people often take one of two extreme positions. Some think kindness is something completely selfless that we do out of love and care, while others believe it is just a tool that we cunningly use to become more popular…
Give me a Y! Give me an E! Give me an S! What’s that spell? It’s a heck YES from us to flounces, frills and layers with the Pasadena Rara Skirt sewing pattern. With a nod to the 80s, we’re cheering on this modern take of the classic rara with three fabulous tiers and a…
Well-known and loved for her bold, geometric designs, Erin Lightfoot creates coveted ceramic jewellery with her husband, multi-disciplinary creative Tang Oudomvilay and their small team of artisans. While the love for her work in ceramics has taken Erin far, the vision to develop her own clothing line using her unique print designs has always lingered…
If you’re looking for a fun and funky weekend project, then look no further. Created by Emma Wright, a freelance knit and crochet designer based in the UK, this crochet bag is a great addition to your #MeMade wardrobe and can easily be adapted by changing the colours to ones that will match your favourite…
Hot damn, Peppermint friends, you peeps sure can sew! 2024 delivered a bounty of jaw-dropping moments for our team as we ogled the makes you tagged us in – thank you for choosing to sew our patterns and for tagging us so we could bask in the glory of your me made masterpieces all year…
Lay your eyes on this round-up of terrific Tansey Tops! The ultimate in boxy tops, with beautifully gathered detail on the back, this makes a satisfying sew that you’ll want to turn out again and again. We partnered with our good friends at Spoonflower for Issue 61 to create this outfit essential (and you can…
In a world obsessed with material possessions, the last thing most of us need is more stuff. If you’re keen to avoid contributing…
All we want for Christmas is… ethical goodies under the tree! This year we’ve found plenty of fabulous ideas to wrap up for loved ones in the Ethical Clothing Australia Gift Guide, which is brimming with big-hearted businesses (plus some special discounts!) many of which are small, locally owned and run companies committed to Australian…
Spread some sustainable festive joy with this simple and speedy DIY, the Peppermint Reusable Fabric Christmas Crown.
I am rather obsessed with botanicals. Especially the edible flower kind – and I don’t just mean broccoli and cauliflower florets. Flowers remind me of my grandad. He was so very proud of his garden and to this day the smell of a rose conjures up so many happy memories of my childhood. But it’s…