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MEET THE PATTERNMAKER 🧵⁠
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“To consume more intelligently and sustainably, we need to restore value and meaning to our garments. Creating a unique garment, tailored to your shape and desires, is a concrete way to help the planet while nourishing your creativity and manual skills.”⁠
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Do you love the #peppermintvalleyjumpsuit as much as we do?! In the spirit of going behind the seams, we caught up with Raphaëlle Bonamy of @ready_to_sew - the patternmaker behind our latest free pattern - to learn more about her label and to rack her brain for tips and tricks when creating the pattern. Read more at the link in bio!⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #peppermintpatterns #freesewingpatterns #sewersofinstagram #freepatterns #memade #sewcialists #slowfashion #sewinglove #makeityourself

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. 🌈⁠
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First up in the Autumn/Winter season is Brisbane where the magic will happen at the Exhibition Building in Brisbane Showgrounds from 23 – 25 April. You’ll be able to say g’day to us (along with almost 100 other stall holders), pick up a special subscription offer and snap a shot in front of our fabulous floral photo wall. We’ll also have a small range of our latest sewing patterns for sale printed as A0 (to save you the hassle of sticky taping together a mountain of A4 pages from our digital sewing patterns). Come say hello to the team then get your fill of design, fashion, homewares and all the usual Finders Keepers goodness.⁠
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Tickets are on sale now for the Brisbane and Sydney markets (with only pre-purchased tickets available this year due to COVID restrictions). By simply buying a ticket, you'll go in the running to win one of five subscriptions to Peppermint! What a steal. ⁠
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To get you excited about all things Finders Keepers and help you curate your shopping list, we caught up with five of the lovely stallholders (@claire__ritchie @oddishthelabel @renee_waters @bigbiteeco @llisa.hu) ahead of the first event to learn a bit about what they do and why they love the markets! Head to the link in our bio to read more and for everything you need to know about this year's events!⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #thefinderskeepers #finderskeepersbrisbane #supportaustraliancreatives #supportaustralianevents

“I want to be remembered as the generation who proudly stood up and said enough and then got to work on dismantling the social systems that kept the land and people oppressed. All I want to see is my land healthy and the people free. If I can contribute to that cause, even a little bit, then I’ll be content.” - Jamie Graham-Blair⁠
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Not willing to wait for the world to rise to the climate crisis challenge, a new wave of activists is putting up one hell of a fight for intersectional climate justice. Among them is trawlwoolway pakana man Jamie Graham-Blair (@muka_nita), pictured here. We caught up with Jamie alongside Jean Hinchliffe (@jeanlola.h), Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan), Mikaela Loach (@mikaelaloach), Laura Kirwan, Angel Owen, Mark McVeigh and Kristy Drutman (@browngirl_green) in our latest issue to learn how they are inspiring hope for a better tomorrow. Grab a copy today to read their stories. ⁠
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📸 by Jacob Collings⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #climatecrisis #climatechange #wearetheregeneration #socialimpact #climatechange #giveback #worldchangers

DIY TUTORIAL! 🧵⁠
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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?!⁠
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Making your own bias binding is fun and easy, and once you've made the first batch, you’ll want to add bias to all of your hand-makes (and we totally think that you should!).⁠
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There are as many methods for making bias binding as there are applications for it. In our latest tutorial, our lovely new Sewing Content Manager Sophie Parslow (aka @adaspragg)(welcome Sophie! 👋🏼) is going to show you how to make continuous bias binding – it’s fast, low-waste and can be made with what you have on hand at home. No need for fancy tools: just a few items you’d ordinarily find in a sewing kit! ⁠
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Head to our blog (link in bio) before you get yourself in a bind...⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #peppermintpatterns #peppermintvalleyjumpsuit #sewersofinstagram #freepatterns #memade #sewcialists #slowfashion #sewinglove #makeityourself #diy #biasbinding

Let's see a show of hands for all the thrifters out there?! 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️⁠
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Because when it comes to affordable fashion, secondhand take centre stage, beaming and twirling in all its colourful glory.⁠
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Whether you’re a passionate thrifter or yet to dip your toe into the world of op-shopping (because it is a whole world, trust us), we’ve got a few good reasons why you should take the plunge and join the resale revolution (plus hot tips for first-timers). Head to the link in our bio to read on and drop your fave secondhand stores in the comments below to show them some love! 👇⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #sustainablefashion #thriftedfashion #prelovedfashion #thriftshopping #ethicalfashion #vintage #secondhand #shopyourcloset #shopyourwardrobe #lovedclotheslast #giveback

Oh hi 100k! 🥳⁠
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We're not all about numbers and followers around here, but we also want to acknowledge our amazing online community and say a HUGE thank you to our fast-growing Insta family (all 100,000 of you!!!).⁠
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In a stats-obsessed world where many brands and influencers (including many in our industry) buy 'likes' and use bots to increase followers, we are very proud to have built our community organically through authentic connections and genuine interactions. We care about our content, we care about transparency and we care about our community. If we've ever 'liked' a post or comment of yours, know that it was one of us who actually saw your post, and *actually* liked it. Groundbreaking, hey?⁠
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And so if you're new around here - welcome! 👋🏼 We're an indie print magazine from Brisbane, Australia that talks all things style, sustainability, substance (and sewing). We've got rad free sewing patterns on our website and we share lots of resources for living a more mindful, inclusive, slow and diverse life. You can support our work by subscribing to our magazine; we deliver our mags plastic-free and also have digital copies for our faraway friends.⁠
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To celebrate our Insta community hitting 100k, we've got some lucky door prizes to give away! Just tag a friend who you think might like to follow us, and you'll go in the draw to win one of 10 random prizes, including natural beauty products, books and other mindfullymade goodies! (Mention if you're a magazine subscriber and you'll get double entries). (Australian addresses only). Good luck!⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #communitylove #giveaway #authenticity #honestcontent #nolikeforlike

THE THREADS THAT BIND US 🧵⁠⁠
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It feels like connection has never been more important than it is right now. Whether it’s actual in-person face time or virtual catch ups, we’re all seeking out the creative corners of the world to keep ourselves sane and inspired at the same time. ⁠⁠
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The folks over at @BrisStyle know a thing or two about creativity and connection, and when we attended their annual #brisstyleconference2021 last month, there was no doubt about the boundless possibilities and uplifting goodness left in this world. ⁠⁠
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Because we could all take a moment to stop and appreciate the pure, wholesome goodness of the creative world, here are five insights too good to forget from the event. Head to the link in our bio to read more!⁠⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #brisstyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #createandconnectconference #discoverbrisbane #supportlocal #brisbanecreatives #smallbizowners #makersgonnamake #supporthandmade #shopsmall #neverstoplearning #queenslandcreatives #creativesconnect #creativesconference #meetlearnmake

Weekend vibes - what bat are you today? We’re a strong top left with elements of bottom right 🦇⁠
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Conjuring images of disease, Dracula and death, it’s fair to say bats have had a bad rap in recent history. But in her latest photo essay, ‘Spilt Milk’, featured in our latest issue, @harrietspark_ of @grumpyturtlecreative goes out to bat for the furry critters keeping our forests healthy. ⁠
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Grab a copy at your local newsy or online now to see more of the adorable orphaned pups of @tolgabathospital.⁠
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They say don't cry over spilt milk but how could you not looking at those lil milky faces 😭⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #flyingfox #tolgabathospital

Peppermint stands with those on the streets demanding justice and a stop to Aboriginal deaths in custody on tomorrow's national day of action. Head to @stopblackdeathsincustody for more details about the marches happening across the country. ⁠⁠
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From @thedailyaus via @clothingthegap:⁠⁠
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"April 2021 marks 30 years since the Final Report was released following the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.⁠⁠
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These core recommendations have not been implemented. 30 years on and the situation is worse than ever.⁠⁠
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There have been more than 440 Aboriginal deaths in custody since the report was released.⁠⁠
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In 2020, these numbers had exploded to more than 13,000 people - the highest rate of incarceration of any group of people on the planet.”
@warrevolt ⁠⁠
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We encourage you to follow these accounts, learn more, be outraged and take action! ⁠⁠
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@warrevolt @stopblackdeathsincustody @dhadjowa_foundation @boorloojustice @lidiathorpegunnaigunditj" ⁠⁠
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Artwork from @thedailyaus
#NoJusticeNoPeace #StopBlackDeathsInCustody #blacklivesmatter

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