Winter Issue 63
Issue 63 has landed! Say hey to the Acacia A-line Skirt pattern • Creativity and Country with cover artist Lauren Rogers • The history of women donning trousers • Crafting dissent • The environmental impacts of AI • Wildlife vet Dr Audrey Shen • Community and inclusivity at made590 • The new wave of regenerative textiles • Brogan Allard teaches us shirring • The sustainability paradox • Fashion and empowerment with The Social Outfit
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An Easy A With The Acacia A-line Skirt!
Seeking the perfect skirt with endless customisation options? Look no further friend, because the Peppermint Acacia A-line Skirt has got...
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Issue 63 Is Here To Bring Inspiration Through Care, Community And Connection
We rise by lifting others: this well-known quote from Robert Ingersoll is a saying we’ve used often here at Peppermint,...
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Planning a home build? Try these clever layout tips for a naturally comfy home!
Icy rain, howling winds, frosty feet, oh my! As the days get shorter and temperatures dip, most of us tend...
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Walking Gardens: Meet The Fashion Designer Creating Living Garments
Ever wanted to dress in a leaf-spangled frock worthy of Queen Titania, or “mantles of green cloth, inlaid with wild...
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Get Your Sew On: It’s The Peppermint Me Made Makes Competition!
Well stitchy pals, it’s that time again! Me Made May has rolled around and we don’t know about you, but...
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Country to Couture: Ten Years of Style and Storytelling
What began as a modest showcase amongst the Art Centre booths in the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair hall in 2016,...
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Read moreI want people to see themselves in the story – not as bystanders, but as active participants in a collective journey toward kindness, justice and renewal.
LAUREN ROGERS, ISSUE 63
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Happy Pride month, friends! 🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s not an easy time for our queer mates, as their very existence is under threat by authoritarian regimes trying to undo years of progress. Queer folk are entitled to live, laugh, love and BE who they want to be. Be an ally and stand for love. Stand for joy. Stand for inclusivity and diversity.
From TransPainter:
Remember this #PrideSeason that your existence is resistance.
Spread that queer joy far and wide my rainbow friend. The world needs us more than ever.
#Pride #Joy #JoyIsResistance #JoyIsYourBirthRight #TransJoy #QueerJoy #PrideMonth #TransPainter
Mini? Midi? Maxi? Go your own way!
The fab folk at @WeftAndWarpFabrics have created a video to show you how to lengthen the Peppermint Acacia A-line Skirt pattern! Check out the link in their bio for the detailed video of how to go about it.
#WeftAndWarpFabrics #PeppermintAcaciaAlineSkirt #SewingPatternAlterations #PeppermintPatterns #SewingHacks
May you find, have and experience radical compassion today. ☀️
Artwork from @Sun_Keep
#RadicalCompassion #Compassion
New pattern alert!!!🪡
Seeking the perfect skirt with endless customisation options? Look no further friend, because the Acacia A-line Skirt has got you, boo!
From the very colourful and talented mind of our sewing manager @Laura_The_Maker (hasn’t she outdone herself this time!), this classic style is accessible to beginner and experienced sewists alike and will quickly become a wardrobe staple. 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*
Made in collaboration with our friends at @WeftAndWarpFabrics, our version of the Acacia A-line Skirt pattern was sewn using the Tollerton 100% cotton 9oz denim. We added contrast top stitching using Gutermann Professional Jeans Thread in Dark Gold 1970 for that classic look.
Weft and Warp are passionate about helping you create beautiful clothes you love, to fit the body you have. They proudly offer all things garment sewing – fabrics, patterns, supplies, A0 printing and classes – from their storefront in Canberra, Australia, along with an online store brimming with sewing treasures.
Head to the link in bio to nab this pattern now (or buy the latest issue to get a free printed version!)🪡
Images: @KelleySheenan
Model: @LoveStepha
Artwork: @MelanieShmelanie at North Lakes Library
Fabric: Denim from @WeftAndWarpFabrics
#PeppermintAcaciaAlineSkirt #PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #SewersOfInstagram #MeMade #Sewcialists #SlowFashion #SewingLove #MakeItYourself #WeftAndWarpFabrics
We rise by lifting others. 🫶
This well-known quote from Robert Ingersoll is a saying we’ve used often here at Peppermint, since the early days. Surely the act of extending a hand to our friends and neighbours, known to us or not, is the true meaning of life? Ngarabul and Torres Strait Islander artist Lauren Rogers, who created the phenomenal cover for this issue, beautifully said, “Like the plants it honours, we thrive through care, community and connection. May this serve as a gentle reminder that in lifting each other, we all flourish.” 🌿
We’re very excited to be sharing Issue 63 with you all – this stunning issue is full of hope, empowerment, education, inspiration and creativity. All the good things we need in our life right now! 🫶
Learn about Culture and Country from our cover artist @Lauren_Rogers_Art_, the history of women wearing pants, and wildlife rescue from @DrAudreyShen. We explore the art of protest with craftivists from around the world, look into the environmental impacts of AI and ponder whether we should drop the word ‘flattering’. We chat to @TheSocialOutfit, the fashion social enterprise empowering migrants, and visit @Made590, the brand creating inclusive, locally-made clothing. We learn about @NagulaJarndu, a NFP Aboriginal women’s art centre in Broome, and Amanda Hayman from @MagpieGoose.Au questions why doing good costs so much. Read about some sustainable stays, businesses taking care of profits *and* planet and a sizeable stash of sewing stories and inspo!
And, let’s not forget the sewing pattern – say hey to the Acacia A-line Skirt! Created with help from the wonderful @WeftAndWarpFabrics, this pattern is free with Issue 63! 🪡
May this issue bring you community and connection, and – above all – inspire you to choose to care. 🫶
Grab your copy today from our website, stockists or your local newsy! Happy reading ✨
#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion #SocialImpact #NaturalBeauty #Handmade #SlowLiving #ClimateAction #SlowMakers #MeMade #SewistsOfInstagram #WeRiseByLiftingOthers
Me Make Makes Comp!!! 🪡
Artist and surface fabric designer @TeggunAshleigh has just released these fabulous buttons featuring her hand-painted art - boring buttons no more! Teggun is generously giving a $30 voucher plus a pack of these new buttons to each bundle in our Me Made Makes giveaway!!!
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To go in the draw just sew any Peppermint pattern, post your creation to social media tagging #PeppermintMeMadeMakes and you’ll go in the running to win 1 of 5 fabulous bundles of sewing treasures from Peppermint and some of our sensational sewing partners!
Each pack (worth over $340 each!) includes goodies from: @TeggunAshleigh @EchidnaSewing @SewYourWay_ @MollyMollyFabric
and @PeppermintMagazine!
The challenge will run from 1st - 31st May and five lucky winners will be drawn at the beginning of June, each receiving a prize pack. Your entry must be on a post that has been posted in May 2025.
We can’t wait to see your makes!
#PeppermintPatterns #SewingChallenge #SewingCompetition #MeMade #MeMadeMay
Oh hey! 👋🏻 Just a little BTS to say hello… we’ve been working HARD on getting the new issue ready for you over the last few weeks (today we worked together from a library - IRL days are the best!). (And it also happened to be Mandy’s birthday 🎂).
The new issue will be in newsagents from Thursday - and we are beyond excited! It has a fabulous new sewing pattern! An amazing cover!!And a mountain of good stories!!! There are not enough exclamation marks to express our excitement. 😂
Peptalks has also been confirmed with a new date (block out your calendar for 26 July) - more info to come soon!
So many good things on the horizon, this little team has been B.U.S.Y. 💐
Kelley, Mandy and Laura (and also Donnay and Adjoa!). xxx
#PeppermintMagazine #BestTeamEver #SoMuchToDo #BeExcited #GoodThingsAreComing
Sunday sewing inspo... from just a few fabulous entrants in our Me Made Makes comp! 👏🏼
To go in the draw just sew any Peppermint pattern, post your creation to social media in May tagging #PeppermintMeMadeMakes and you’ll go in the running to win 1 of 5 fabulous bundles of sewing treasures from Peppermint and some of our sensational sewing partners!
Each pack (worth over $340 each!) includes goodies from: @TeggunAshleigh @EchidnaSewing @SewYourWay_ @MollyMollyFabric
and @PeppermintMagazine!
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Images:
@ByPaary #PeppermintMaxiDress
@ThuyCreative #PeppermintBoxyTop
@TabzSewsItAll @PeppermintPocketSkirt
@JaclynBSewing #PeppermintButtonUpDress
@Lastel_Couture #PeppermintRobeJacket
@Jill.Is.Creating #PeppermintBardonDress
#PeppermintPatterns #SewingChallenge #SewingCompetition #MeMade #MeMadeMay
"Biomimicry and craftsmanship offer strategies to solve some of fashion’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Nature-inspired design and slower, more mindful production methods challenge fast fashion, paving the way for restorative alternatives."
Brazilian fashion designer Sofia Mazzucchelli took these concepts and planted it in practical soil with Walking Gardens: the end result of her research for a Master’s in Sustainable Fashion Technology in Barcelona. Inspired by biomimicry and folklore, the project integrates chia and alfalfa plants into crocheted fabrics, offering natural cooling properties, sustainable production methods, and a reimagined connection to the environment where each garment becomes “more than just clothing – it becomes a living being.”
Read more about this fascinating project from @SoMazzucchelli on our website - link in bio! 🌿
Photos: @Analogica._._._
#SustainableFashion #Biomimicry #Nature #Craft #Crochet #FutureFabrics
Me Make Makes Comp!!! 🪡
The lovely Shelley of super fun @MollyMollyFabric is giving away three packs of her sewing labels. From the fun of self-expression, to finding unexpected joys, these labels celebrate creativity and play. Each design tells a story of Shelley`s creative experience slowing down to making a motif or print.
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To go in the draw just sew any Peppermint pattern, post your creation to social media tagging #PeppermintMeMadeMakes and you’ll go in the running to win 1 of 5 fabulous bundles of sewing treasures from Peppermint and some of our sensational sewing partners!
Each pack (worth over $340 each!) includes goodies from: @TeggunAshleigh @EchidnaSewing @SewYourWay_ @MollyMollyFabric
and @PeppermintMagazine!
The challenge will run from 1st - 31st May and five lucky winners will be drawn at the beginning of June, each receiving a prize pack. Your entry must be on a post that has been posted in May 2025.
We can’t wait to see your makes!
#PeppermintPatterns #SewingChallenge #SewingCompetition #MeMade #MeMadeMay
✨ They’re here! ✨
Meet the finalists of the @CleanAndConscious_Awards 2025 — over 500 exceptional products across beauty, fashion, wellness, parenting, food and more. 🌿
Each one has been handpicked for its commitment to safety, ethics, sustainability and social impact 💛
These are the changemakers, the innovators, the brands building a better future — and we’re so proud to celebrate them as the media partner of these fabulous awards. Congrats to all the finalists! 🙌🏼
👉🏽 Tap the link in bio to explore the full list and find your new conscious favourites!
#CleanAndConsciousAwards #EthicalBrands #SustainableLiving #ConsciousConsumer #NaturalBeauty #SlowFashion #EcoParenting #SocialImpact #SustainableBrands #BeTheChange 🌏💫
Have you seen The Quilters on @Netflix yet?
The Quilters is a short doco that follows a men’s quilting group inside a maximum security prison as they create personalised quilts for local foster children.
From @TheQuiltersDoc: “Through this process and the relationships forged we witness the power of art to restore an individual’s view of themselves and others.”
Follow their account @TheQuiltersDoc to see the stunning quilts - each one is made by a member of the Restorative Justice Organization’s quilting group inside a men’s prison in Licking, Missouri.
#TheQuilters #RestorativeJustice #ArtHeals #Quilting #QuiltLife #ArtTherapy
