women's cotton linen dress printed with beautiful 19th century artwork

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Handmade Canberra + Burrinja Art Fair

Following on from the criminal amount of fun I had at the M/FW FashLab pop-up, I am pressing my sewing machine pedal to the floor in preparation for my first big Christmas season - two markets spanning back-to-back weekends in Canberra and Upwey.

The first event is my debut at Handmade Canberra, and I am excited to be sharing the space with 250-ish Australian-made independent businesses. Being a huge and beautifully curated indoor market with free entry, I imagine I will be spending almost as much as I earn!  The perils of being amongst so many amazing creators for three days!! 

The second event is much closer to home, and finds me returning to where I hosted my very first market stall - the beautiful lawns of Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey, VIC.

The Burrinja Art Fair is set within Burrinja Cultural Centre and spills out across their beautiful gardens.  The market is perfect for anyone who loves art and creativity, and hums with music, food, workshops, interactive art activities, and unique, handmade, local products.  In addition to the market stalls, Burrinja's resident studio artists also have their spaces open for you to browse their paintings, prints, sculptures, illustrations and craft.

Many of you have told me you would like to see and try on my pieces, so I am scheduling more in-person events to help make this happen.  If you are near Canberra or Upwey on the dates below - I would love to meet you there!

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HANDMADE CANBERRA | Exhibition Park, Canberra

Friday 27 November | 5pm - 9pm

Saturday 28 November | 10am - 4pm

Sunday 29 November | 10am - 4pm

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BURRINJA ART FAIR | Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey

Saturday 5 December | 10am - 4pm

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  • forever pieces

    megsmithmakes garments are designed to last a lifetime, so that each wear gathers memories and love. I sew only ten of each style, so each piece starts as something special.

  • true slow fashion

    I don't keep stock, but rather make each garment to order in my Dandenong Ranges studio. This means it might take a while for your garment to arrive - but I believe good things are worth the wait.

  • transparency & traceability

    The clothes we love should be made with love. I design with sustainability in mind, and am Ethical Clothing Australia accredited and a member of Seamless Australia. My supply chain is available to view here.

the MEMENTO collection

carry them with you

With so many beautiful artworks in the world, I think it's time we take them to the streets.

The MEMENTO totes continue with my chosen six female artists - Alice Pike Barney, Anna Bilinska, Fanny Fleury, Gwen John, Maria Wiik and Olga Boznanska - and feature one self-portrait and three spectacular artworks by each of these amazing women.  

The totes are reversible (so it's like you have two totes), generously sized, and because I am all about not wasting a thing, they also come with a drawstring umbrella pouch (or phone pouch, or whatever!) two fabric bookmarks, and some slow fashion patches.  Each tote is designed and made by me in The Patch and is printed in Thornbury on 100% organic canvas.

As with all of my styles, only 10 of each are made 🤎

the MEMENTO collection

kind words

  • Suzie

    I am in awe of your beautiful work and will cherish these items forever. I will definitely use the cut off pieces to make my own brooch (I love wearing brooches!) and I will use the patches too. The presentation when opening the box was amazing!  

    I'm so happy!

  • Diana

    Received my parcel of goodies this morning. The dress is magnificent. I love it! All the extras were a welcome surprise, thank you.

  • Angela

    Hi Meg, just wanted to let you know that your dress arrived today and I am stunned! Your workmanship, attention to detail, finishing, quality of fabrics, and the dress pattern are all beyond what I was expecting! Such an absolutely beautiful piece. I am so happy with my purchase, it is a work of art.

  • Pinky

    I love your patches so much!!  I took my last order in to my granddaughter today – she is studying fashion – and was delighted.  I have just ordered another set for myself.  Thank you for the beautiful work you are creating.

things I believe in

  • ethical clothing australia

    No-one should suffer for fashion. Our clothes should be made with love and care, and for that to happen those who make our clothes must be treated respectfully and paid a living wage. This is why I am Ethical Clothing Australia accredited. All parts of my Australian supply chain (including me!) have been independently audited to ensure that those who help bring my clothes to you are paid appropriately, receive all their legal entitlements, and work in safe conditions.

    Ethical Clothing Australia 

  • seamless australia

    I'm also a proud member of Seamless, Australia’s pioneering clothing stewardship scheme. By joining this amazing initiative, I'm taking a step towards making my industry more sustainable, and supporting the creation of a circular clothing economy within Australia. Seamless is committed to reducing the 200,000 tonnes of clothing waste that ends up in Australian landfill each year and helping support the development of a sustainable fashion future.

    Seamless Australia