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Glitter and grit: celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras then – and now

🎵 I’m coming out! I want the world to know, I’ve got to let it show… 🎵 The Sydney Mardi Gras isn’t just a celebration of glamour, grit and queer pride, it’s an act of defiance built on a background of activism and ongoing discrimination.
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Cool quilting! See the Viola Quilted Jacket as made by three sensational sewists…

Have you made the Viola Quilted Jacket yet? This pattern hits the sweet spot for both established sewists keen to learn a new skill (quilting!),…

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I, Human: how to join the analog revolution (and rediscover joy)

Remember when the internet wasn’t an anxiety-inducing cesspit of AI slop, warring opinions and brands begging for your attention (and money)? Donnay Torr does. And she thinks it’s about time we switch off and reclaim our minds – and joy.
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New Pattern: Daisy, daisy, we’re all for the love of you!

Dreaming of a flowy, blousy dress with beautiful details to take you through sunny days and beyond? Same babe, same – so we designed it!…

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Colour with Care: Marlena Taylor on creativity, craft and Ruco Paints

Handcrafted on the NSW North Coast, Ruco Paints brings sustainability and artistry together through vegan paints, refillable ceramic pots and small-batch colour runs. Founder Marlena Taylor shares why ‘living a making’ matters.
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Designing the Future: Life Instyle shares the top ethical homewares trends for 2026

Fancy an intentional refresh of the knicknacks and heirlooms you surround yourself with, at home or in your shopfront? The Life Instyle team share their insights about the design shifts, materials and values-led brands shaping what’s next and best.
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Best friends furever

The loss of a furry bestie cuts deep, as our Founding Editor-in-chief Kelley Sheenan knows. In Issue 64, Kelley wrote about the lessons they leave us, from dealing with fascists, napping, and the power of setting – and keeping – boundaries.
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The Final Stitch Up: 2025 through the eye of your needles!

Putting together our annual Stitch Up brings on all the feels! We feel humbled that you’ve chosen to sew Peppermint patterns, we feel inspired by the versions you’ve created and we feel proud of you.
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Sleigh Your Party Dress Game with These Festive Frock Patterns

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. Which means we are officially entering party season. Work parties, friend-dos, family get-togethers and then we’re straight…

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Handmade • Vegan • Recycled Materials • Upcycled Materials • Sustainable Materials •  Australian Made • Size Inclusive • Resale or Buyback Scheme • Organic • Fair Trade • Rentals •  LGBTIQA+ Owned • Socially Responsible • Packaging Initiatives • Climate Neutral • Preloved or Vintage • First Nations • Women-Led or Owned • Gender Neutral • 

LGBTIQA+ Owned • Socially Responsible • Packaging Initiatives • Climate Neutral • Preloved or Vintage • First Nations • Women-Led or Owned • Gender Neutral • Handmade • Vegan • Recycled Materials • Upcycled Materials • Sustainable Materials • Australian Made • Size Inclusive • Resale or Buyback Scheme • Organic• Fair Trade • Rentals •  

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