Peppermint Magazine

Peppermint is an Australian quarterly print magazine focused on style, sustainability, sewing and substance. As a small, independent publication that champions ethical fashion, diversity, inclusivity, climate action, slow living, sewing and DIY, social justice and more, they tell real stories with authenticity, thoughtfulness and passion. Each issue is designed to give hope and empower you to live a more meaningful and mindful life. In this fast-paced world, they feature slow, timeless content that endures – so you can take inspiration from each issue for many years to come. Peppermint believes that now is the time to stand together for our future and our planet, and that positive media is key to creating change.

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Peppermint ISSUE 62

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penny for your thoughts • We heart hearing from you, dear readers! Email us at hello@peppermintmag.com or tag your IG posts with #PeppermintMagazine

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on a roll • Lane Stockton, founder and CEO of Yarn’n, makes “deadly dunny rolls” that support Indigenous youth education – and are pretty enough to leave on display.

beauty and the beach • Take a sojourn to the seaside with minimal effort and minimal impact – these fun finds are perfect for making a clean getaway.

a stitch in time • In a society where many traditional skills are being lost, seeking opportunities to engage with other generations – and being generous with our own knowledge – can spark joy, learning and connection at every age.

mess and magic • Our issue 62 cover artist Jess Bird believes beauty and chaos can coexist – and that vulnerability is the key to transformation and connection.

PASADENA RARA SKIRT • New release from Peppermint Patterns!

knock your socks off • Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang set out to prove they could produce the perfect socks. In the five years since, the Paire co-founders added all kinds of wardrobe essentials to the mix. Nathan talks to us about fabric innovations, comfort shopping and the challenges of selling sustainability.

talking trash • Big change often grows from small seeds, and in sustainability maven Lottie Dalziel’s case, a New Year’s resolution that didn’t quite pan out as expected was the start of a much bigger mission.

CRUDE INTENTIONS • Once hailed as the solution to domestic drudgery, polyester has filled our skies, waterways and lungs with microplastics. So, how did we get here? Environmental scientist Katie Roberts unravels the tangled web of plastic fabric.

in good hands • Meanjin/Brisbane-based artist Holly Neilson of Paper Hands invites us into her light-filled home studio, where her garden inspires calm and curiosity as well as the themes for her playful designs.

a little bit beatrix • In her dreams, Veronica Tucker resides in a Cornwall cottage and tends to her veggie garden, ducks in tow; in reality, she designs romantic clothing for sewists who treasure the finer things. Here, the Melbourne patternmaker tells us about the decision that changed her business for good.

HOOKED ON A FEELING • The cool kids of the craft scene are getting stuck into crochet, switching tea cosies and baby booties for irreverent, art-inspired takes. We check out some of the most exciting makers out there and share tips and kits for thread-heads and wannabes.

Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole • This husband-and-wife duo from Aotearoa/New Zealand is united by their love of crochet.

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Happy Hookers • Looking for an excuse to invest in more yarn? Look no further! This research report says crochet is the key to a calm mind.

Aynsley Grealis • The Toronto artist behind the book “Mad Hatter” (and...