Say It Ain’t Sew: We’re Launching Something Special at The Finders Keepers
- Words by Peppermint
above THE FINDERS KEEPERS BRISBANE SS22 BY SAMEE LAPHAM
To market, to market! The spring and summer season of The Finders Keepers markets is upon us and we’ll see you there!
Come along to see over 250 incredible stallholders at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne from the 13–15 of October. As the very proud media partner of The Finders Keepers for the third year in a row, you’ll spot us all over the place, including in the Read and Refresh Lounge – where you can relax and grab a free copy of Peppermint to take home – and also with a selection of debut stallholders: they’ll have copies of our latest issue to give away to customers!
We’re also super excited to be setting up shop as part of a new activation, The Change Room, celebrating all things sustainable fashion! We’re bringing along an absolute cavalcade of amazing stuff (and we’re not just talking about our best sustainable ‘fits).
above THE FINDERS KEEPERS MELBOURNE AW23 BY SAMEE LAPHAM.
Visit us to pick up our latest issue, a special subscription offer or a bundle (that’s four issues of Peppermint plus four sewing patterns, all wrapped in our exclusive fabric from Spoonflower!). Plus, we’re launching something very special for all the sewists and sewing hopefuls out there…
Introducing, Sew Organised, your very own Peppermint sewing journal!
Printed here in Australia on recycled paper, SO has got space for everything – your measurements, swatches, sketches, ideas, projects and scribbles! Whether you keep her pristine in your sewing room or chuck her in your #MeMade tote for daily adventures, we’ve designed SO to be your constant companion when it comes to planning, organising and reflecting on your sewing practice. And the first copies will be available EXCLUSIVELY at The Finders Keepers Melbourne markets this weekend!
And that’s not all, folks!
We’ll also be launching these stunning ceramic sewing pattern weights, hand-made by multi-hat-wearing Peppermint founder Kelley Sheenan (is there anything she can’t do?). Created especially for The Finders Keepers Melbourne Markets, these gorgeously useful weights are available in Mint or Shino.
Tickets for The Finders Keepers Melbourne are on sale now (just $6) and when you buy a ticket, you’ll go in the running to win one of five subscriptions to Peppermint!
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The Finders Keepers is Australia’s largest curated marketplace of makers, designers and entrepreneurs. Online, and via their major market events, The Finders Keepers is where communities come together to shop, explore and discover the very best from designers, makers and entrepreneurs in our country.
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Between 2000 to 2015, global clothing production doubled... while the duration of garment use decreased by 36%.
We are throwing away clothing at a faster rate than ever before. How can we tackle this problem?
✨️ WEAR
Be an outfit repeater - wear your items of clothing as long as possible. Learn to style your garments in various ways. Loved clothing lasts.
✨️ SHARE
If you really need to move it along, share the love with friends - hold a clothing exchange night! Or organise a timeshare with a friend where you swap a few favourite pieces of fashion. If you really can`t find a new home for it, then donate to an op shop or charity.
✨️ CARE
The care of your clothing – washing, drying and ironing – can account for approx 30% of a garment`s total carbon footprint. Hand wash, line dry, wash in cold water, and only wash when necessary.
✨️ REPAIR
Mending – and making – slows down fast fashion buying habits. Repairing used to be common practice, until disposable fashion took over. Extending the life of clothing by just nine months can reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints by 20–30%. Fixing doesn`t need to just be utilitarian – get creative with visible mending!
*Fact from The United Nations Environment Programme
#PeppermintMagazine #WearShareCareRepair #SustainableFashion
Have you whipped up the Acacia A-Line Skirt yet? 🪡
Accessible to beginner and experienced sewists alike, its classic style makes this skirt a wardrobe staple and a pattern you can happily play on repeat. Curved front pockets and the fun exposed-zip detail at the centre back make this style pop! The Acacia is a blank canvas, awaiting inspiration – add contrast top stitching, trim the pockets with bias binding or even change the length. We’ve chosen the smooth, clean lines that come from facing the waist, with back darts to ensure a neat fit on the hip. *chef’s kiss*
This pattern was made with the support of the lovely folk at @WeftAndWarpFabrics 🫶🏼 The team at Weft and Warp graciously sent three sewists the fabric of their choice to whip up their own Acacia A-Line – the results are super sweet!
Head to our website to see the makes from @The.Sewcialite @HandmadeByCarolyn and @You_CanSew - link in bio!
#PeppermintAcaciaAlineSkirt #PeppermintPatterns #WeftAndWarpFabrics #MeMade
Polka dots for days…
We love this Tansey Top by @_Rubys_Threads_ - the ultimate simple but stylish top you need in your rotation now!
Pattern: #PeppermintTanseyTop
Fabric: Japanese cotton @RawFibre
#MeMade #PeppermintPatterns
How`s your long weekend going? Working hard on your PhD? 🪡✂️🧵
Image from JoellsLeatherWorks on @Etsy
#ProjectsHalfDone #SewingPile #ProjectPile
In case no-one has told you lately, Emma Giacalone says you`re a good egg. (And we happen to agree).
This incredible mini egg embroidered 3D artwork was created by @Emma_Giacalone_Textiles, a textile artist in Gloucestershire, UK.
"When we buy an item of clothing, a label is attached telling us how to look after it to keep it at its very best. My mission is to create little care instructions to help to remind us to lead our happiest life."
INGREDIENTS: Freehand machine embroidered onto 100% cotton, using Egyptian cotton thread, and wool felt backing.
#EasterArt #GoodEgg #TextileArt
No ordinary wrap dress! 💃
Wrap dress wardrobe malfunction? Not with the Peppermint Waratah Wrap Dress pattern! We designed the Waratah to make sure this never happens.
Enjoy a few BTS videos from this super fun shoot. Maybe some inspo for Easter weekend sewing?
MODELS/SEWISTS: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress @Tricky.Pockets @Laura_The_Maker
Head to the link in bio for the #PeppermintWaratahWrapDress 🪡
#PeppermintPatterns #SewingPattern #MeMade #WrapDress
