Dreaming of free time and solitude, mother-of-three (now four) Em Dezentje did what any sane person would do: she set her sights on sunny Mexico and founded her very own fashion label. Fast-forward 12 years and that label, Little Tienda, is the sustainable, size-inclusive darling of social media, beloved for its lavish patterns and voluminous shapes that unapologetically take up space.  Here, Em tells us how she – a former business guru/academic – found herself designing clothing for other mums, creatives and corporate types who refuse to blend into the background… photos LUCY LUMEN AND S ..read more

You might know Bimby + Roy for its super-cute printed knickers and bras, but did you know this purveyor of sweet nothings is making waves (and employment opportunities) in Fiji? The country holds special memories for Min and Jess, the sea-loving, Byron-dwelling sisters behind the brand, who spent their formative years there, learning the value of sustainability and the power of an impromptu ocean swim. photos EMMA WISE PHOTOGRAPHY When did you know you wanted to get into fashion? We are two sisters who come from a family with a strong textile background. We were destined to be i ..read more

Well, stitchy friends, for a short month (albeit longer than usual this year) you clever clan have pulled together an impressive number of outstanding makes from our beloved range of Peppermint patterns. From vibrant and show-stopping prints to cosy and snuggly textured fabrics, the worldwide Peppermint wardrobe is full to the brim with gorgeous garments and we’d love to share some with you. Settle in sewists, it’s time for the February Stitch Up, and what a round-up we have for you! Don’t forget to show us your sensational sewing by tagging us in your posts on social media – you might see you ..read more

Residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Australian designer and senior lecturer at Torrens University, Marni Stuart, creates surface patterns for fabrics that celebrate and respond to the native habitats of the coastal region she calls home.  PHOTOS KELLEY SHEENAN A lot of your artistic inspiration is drawn from Australian natives. What calls to you about them? My one rule for making at the moment is to begin with a physical interaction with the items I draw. I’m searching for an authentic response to what I experience to avoid working from found references. For now, that links me to the plants ..read more

Hi friends! We have some important changes we’d like to let you know about. We’ve been considering a different approach for quite some time – an even more thoughtful and considered offering – and so after much discussion we’ve decided to trial a transition from quarterly to bi-annual magazine releases. It was a difficult decision but we want to do the best we can to remain sustainable (both environmentally and financially) in these funny old times. As a teeny team, we’re also hoping this will free up some much-needed time to lean more into our fabulous digital and sewing community. As Aristotl ..read more

Melbourne designer Tara Whalley is still buzzing, having just sent her super-sweet designs down the runway at New York Fashion Week. This isn’t her first rodeo – Tara has previously shown in New York and Paris – but this collection is particularly close to her heart. Called ‘Wangaratta’, it’s inspired by the Victorian town where she recently spent a year, attending CWA meets and lapping up the local lore. The result? Pretty prints brimming with Australiana and old-world nostalgia (think: granny squares, doilies and vintage tea towels). Tara paints each element then the designs are digitally pr ..read more

If all the pretty Peppermint makes we’ve come across thus far are anything to go by, 2024 is set to be a bold, bright year for #MeMade goods. Savvy sewists are breaking all the rules, using up scraps, adding cheeky details and going all-out with devil-may-care pattern modifications. And, yep, we’re here for it.  Here, we’ve gathered up some of our most favourite Peppermint makes for the month of January. A most productive time of the year, it seems. If you’re working on something special, be sure to tag us on the socials – and your handmade duds might just make an appearance in the next r ..read more

For sustainable fashion to be truly sustainable, it’s vital that it remains accessible to everyone who wants to engage with it. Sam van Zweden and Chloe Papas are the owners of A Plus Market – a place where “everyone is welcome to take up space”. PHOTOS: LAURA DU VE AND TATANJA ROSS We are Sam van Zweden and Chloe Papas. We are advocates and creatives; community-builders and fatties. We are mates, dorks and rascals. We’re people with experience living in plus-size bodies, complete with all the casual unkindness the world can throw at you because of that. And we are people who are committed to ..read more

If you’ve got an ethical product that the world needs to know about, the 2024 Clean + Conscious Awards might just be the marketing boost your brand needs. With over 100 categories to choose from – including everything from skincare and fashion through to household products and baby goods – every entry is rigorously tested by a panel of independent experts, and finalists are featured in the industry-leading Clean + Conscious directory.    Here, we chat to awards founder Emily Fletcher to find out what’s in it for your brand – and how to get the leg up in this year’s competition ..read more

words CHARLOTTE DALLISON photos of charlotte SUPPLIED  In our digital age of trend forecasting and TikTok hauls, finding your authentic style can be more challenging than ever. But in her first book, How to be Fabulous, vintage fashion aficionado Charlotte Dallison teaches us how to defy trends and unlock our personal style as she dives into the world of pre-loved clothing and inspires us to get creative on any budget. Authenticity should always lead the way when it comes to our wardrobes, but it isn’t always easy. We are constantly assailed by alluring images of other people’s style. Eve ..read more