Tara Whalley

Tara Whalley Textile Design. Knit. Print. Illustration. Guatemalan Textiles
tarawhalley.com Tara Whalley is a Melbourne based clothing and Textile Designer.

Her hand painted collections are Made in Melbourne and are available in sizes XS-4XLovely. Shop her collections at www.tarawhalley.com and keep up to date on instagram .

06/06/2026

Well this definitely makes it to the list of things that have made my jaw drop in my life
WGSN was my favourite trend forecasting website all the way back to my uni days- being featured on it feels very wild!
I made this patchwork for 2 runways last year, made with handpainted offcuts from my clothing collections. Yes it’s a true patchwork so each print has been sewn together.
I’ve just launched my new “Patwork Project Pack” with for their cozy box (nearly sold out). You can find the packs at www.tarawhalley.com and in store .gal
Each pack includes a book where I walk you through each step of creating patchwork, 4 patterns to get you started on your patchwork journey, and an array of my designer fabrics.
Thank you so much!
📸 for

04/06/2026

If you love independent design, making things yourself, one of a kind treasures and making friends .gal is the place to be
At 248 Johnston st Fitzroy you can find an amazing range of independent design and hand made items from the most celebrated Australian designers and artists. Learn from the best at our range of workshops and make new connections.

If you have an interest in Patchwork you will love my brand new Patch Project Pack I just launched with

In the pack you receive a range of my hand painted designer fabrics, 4 patchwork patterns and step by step instructions. I love patchwork and once you start- I know you will fall in love with it like I have ❤️

Available in their cozy box (via Frankie website), .gal in store and online

30/05/2026

Looking for a thoughtful gift under $50? Let .gal Fitzroy help you out!

Shop Gal by Tara Whalley is Melbourne’s home of the most celebrated designers, ceramicists, artists and makers. Discover brands like Poppy King lipstick , Tara Whalley clothing, Mokuyobi and Lady Petrova from Project Runway. Shop Gal also represents the most exciting emerging brands, with a focus on analogue textile techniques and local made products. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, you will discover a range of exciting workshops where you can connect, learn from experts in their field and make new friends. Visit shop gal at 248 Johnston st Fitzroy
Wednesday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-4

Explore our upcoming workshops and events via our links in bio 🎟️

Tara Whalley established her self-titled fashion brand in 2015, after returning to Australia after a year of working with war-affected Mayan weavers. It was this time in Guatemala that formed Tara’s painting practice- translating experience into artwork for fabric print and a clear direction for the basis of her fashion signature style. Her collections are made in Melbourne with natural fibres, digitally printed to reduce environmental impact, utilise offcuts to minimise waste, are available in sizes XS to 10XLovely and feature Tara’s hand painted artwork.

Tara’s work has been featured in Paris Fashion Week (2021), New York Fashion Week (2020), Vogue, The Age, The Design Files, In Style, Lamington Drive and has won the Frankie Magazine 2019 Fashion Designer Award.

22/05/2026

is on this weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building! It’s my favourite event and the best local designers have so much good stuff there! Say hiiiii to .serdiv .official and more!

22/05/2026

x range now in store! Check it outtttt 🎨💃✨

Reposting the snaps from the .studio & event as part of Melbourne Design Week! It was so interesting to see the vessel...
18/05/2026

Reposting the snaps from the .studio & event as part of Melbourne Design Week! It was so interesting to see the vessels printed in REAL TIME ! We proudly stock them at .gal too🙌🙌 a must have for every home!

What a fun nighttttt! You guys sure know how to put on an event! Massive congratulations!

Cc 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

Wearing and patchwork jacket

18/05/2026

The cutest and coziest pop up is on now! .gal by has gathered together 30 of Australia’s most iconic Independent Designers, with a few international Superstars!

Shop clothing, homewares, jewellery, ceramics, knitwear, crochet, footwear and Poppy King Lipstick from the most celebrated brands that have been on Fashion Weeks across Australia, New York and Paris.
Discover the best emerging brands, creating collections within two blocks of the space.

Find it all at .gal 248 Johnston st Fitzroy
Wednesday- Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-4

Explore the line up
Poppy King
hyph-n
Loré Loré
Mokuyobi
Tara Whalley
Lady Petrova
Fencesitter
Joanna Hiu - The Gallery J
Bon Lux
Clay Dance Studio
Ambition The Label
Magali Corpas
Babina
Olive Made
Wild Pansy
Funke Studios
Not Core
Gliese 504
e’serdiv
Jodie Fiala
Flock Curiosity Assembly
Aacute
Anne Whalley
Al Elé
Deja
On The Rose
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Rittle King
And more!

Connect with creatives, learn new skills and have fun at our range of events and beginner friendly workshops!
🥳Shop Gal Party💃& Loré Loré Exhibition opening night Wednesday May 27 6-9pm, free

Upcoming ticketed workshops at 📍Shop Gal 📍
🧶Loré Loré machine knit class. Thursday May 28, 6pm start
⛓️Social beading with Fencesitter. Sunday May 24, 3-5pm
🧷Upcycled brooch with Kitiya Palaskas. Sunday May 31, 10am-12pm
✨Charm necklace with Fencesitter. Sunday May 31, 3-5pm
🎨Into to Textile Design with Tara Whalley. Sunday June 7 10-11:45
🏠 Housewarming club. Make new friends! June 26
🎟️Link in bio for all workshop tickets

We are excited to announce that Lorena Gonzalez of will be our Artist in Residence during the month of May !
Pop in during shop hours to see her exhibition come to life✨
Loré Loré is a Melbourne-based label dedicated to handcrafted, small-batch knitwear that is all-Australian, all-natural, and all-handmade.
Each piece is produced on a domestic knitting machine or by hand, made with intention and designed to be cherished beyond seasons. Embracing a Nana Chic aesthetic, Loré Loré blends classic elegance with contemporary flair, extending personal identit

15/05/2026

Whoaaaa what an unforgettable night at .studio with !! So much fun with 💃💃💃💃💃💃
You must visit their studio this week and see how the vessels are made! We also proudly stock them at .gal 🙌
Was sooo blown away with the work, how beautiful the space is, the floral activation where you can add to the arrangement, really amazing artistic snacks and the community. Such a thoughtfully planned event
Make sure you visit for Design Week! They will have the details on their page ✨
Thank you !
And for such a fun nightttttt

13/05/2026

Bad bad bad bad bad bad bunny dance class with NUEVAYoooooooo 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Puerto Ricooooo 🇵🇷
Dress code: Super Bowl

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248 Johnston Street
Melbourne, VIC
3065

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+61457086091

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