Curious about the custom made side of Peta Pledger?

If you have been wondering why I have'nt added any new designs to my online store lately, it's because all of my time has been taken up by two things. The first one is being a mum and the second thing is custom made dress orders.

The 'Peta Pledger' label comprises of a small clothing label, but is primarily a made to measure service. As I handmake each garment myself, I have had very little time to devote to the label...but with a bit of extra hard work and luck, that will start to change soon!

I bumped into Justine, the editor of MixTape zine at the Melbourne International Film Festival earlier this year, and after a quick chat about what I was up to, Justine thought that some people may be interested about the processes involved in getting a custom made garment.

You can read the article in the latest issue of MixTape zine and it is available from here.

Interview with me on Handmade News

Heather Folkner runs a lovely Etsy store called Sugar Plum Ferret, she also writes for the world's biggest craft related blog, Handmade News.

I was recently interviewed by Heather and the article is up today, you can read it here.

I would like to say thank you to Heather and the team at Handmade News for your support.

Read my interview with Leeloo!

The lovely people at Leeloo have posted a Leeloo Designer interview with me today, you can read it here.

Blog Love from the Blue Mountains, NSW

Thank you so much forget me not for the sweet blog post about my clothing.

I am looking forward to visiting your Etsy store soon!

Michi Girl

Michi Girl is a daily newsletter that features the current weather and something cool.

Thank you so much to the team at Michi Girl for including my dress today as part of the 'Melbourne' weather forecast.

I apologise that this post is short, my apprentice, Bastien is playing trains close to some very expensive fabric!!

Desktop magazine is so cool!

When I was working at Snap full time, I would wait for the latest copy of Desktop: magazine to arrive in the mail with great anticipation.

I have no clue about Graphic Design, but I have a real obsession with it, just like guitar playing (more about that some other time). To be able to put together words and pictures using a computer is magic to me.

The December 2008 issue has featured my label in their coolstuff section and I am over the moon about it (thank you guys!).

To read the little article written by Jo Spurling, click here.

Teer in print wearing sassy Red dress

Last week my friend and model, Teer Wayde (AKA Miss T) wore my dress to a photoshoot for the Age newspaper (article printed 28/11/2008).

The article was about a wonderful new modelling agency called The Alternative Modelling Agency, run by Samantha Shields.

Teer's dress was a last minute job. My first instinct was to put her in Red and I am glad that I stuck with it.

The dress is made from 95% Cotton/5% Spandex and as a very slight sheen to it. It has set in puff sleeves gathered at both the sleevehead and armband.

I was originally going to do a sweetheart neckline, but changed it to a curved V as I was cutting out the dress.

The skirt is a super tight pencil and the back has an invisible zip.

I was so glad that Teer accessorised the dress with her own black patent belt as it finished off the look perfectly.

Thank you so much Teer, once again, it was a pleasure to work with you!

Screen shot: www.theage.com.au

Photo taken by: Simon Schluter

I Love frankie Magazine

I fell in love with frankie after picking up my very first issue, which sadly was issue #2, not #1.

I have tried to buy it from Morrison Media and searched eBay, but issue one is not to be found (this is a big hint to anyone reading this post).

To be featured in this magazine is an honour and I am lucky enough to be in my favorite section, frank bits this issue (#26).

Yay and squeals of excitement!!

Lost At E Minor online zine feature

I have just received notification from journalist and my friend Jo Spurling about a feature she did about me for http://www.lostateminor.com/.

You can read the article here.

Thank you Josie, and a love package is on it's way to you! xo