About the Brand

Our Products and Origins:

All our items are meticulously handcrafted in Adelaide, South Australia, where we pour our care and sewing passion into every detail.

Textile Sourcing:

We take pride in the distinctive beauty and enduring quality of Japanese textiles, which inspire many of our designs. These fabrics journey from Japan and South Korea to grace our creations with their timeless patterns. Additionally, we embrace local sourcing, ensuring a diverse array of high-quality materials.

Core Values:

At the heart of our brand, we're dedicated to sustainability and lasting quality. Each piece is carefully crafted to serve multiple purposes and endure over time, becoming beloved treasures. Embracing the principles of slow fashion, we repurpose 90% of our surplus fabric for smaller projects, minimizing waste. Every creation is infused with warmth and care, reflecting our belief in crafting with love and devotion.

Australian Hat maker

Meet the Maker


Hey there, lovely humans!

I’m Emily – mum, maker, and the heart behind Emily Wants Summer.

Fun fact: My sewing machine and I go way back, but everything changed when my daughter Summer came along. What started as stitching tiny rattles and scrunchies (so many scrunchies!) turned into an obsession with creating the perfect sun-safe bonnets for her.

Then... she outgrew them. But instead of packing away my needle and thread, I thought: What if other families could enjoy these handmade treasures too? And just like that, Emily Wants Summer was born in 2019!

Today, we’ve grown from baby bonnets to a whole collection of sun hats (for kids and grown-ups), plus other happy-making goodies – all stitched with the same love I put into Summer’s very first bonnet.

Thank you for cheering on small businesses, choosing handmade, and being part of our story. It means the world to this mama-maker! ♡

xx

Emily

FAQs

  • All our products are meticulously handmade with care in Adelaide, South Australia.

  • Our current turnaround time for all made-to-order items is 1-2 weeks. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we craft each piece with care.

  • Each product includes a simple care guide on its garment tag for your convenience. We highly recommend hand washing or machine washing on a delicate setting. Please refrain from tumble drying and avoid using bleach on colored items to preserve their quality and longevity.

  • As a small handmade business, we're dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction with every purchase. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accommodate refunds or exchanges for change of mind. We encourage you to ask any questions you may have before making your purchase—we're always here to assist you. Thank you for supporting our craft!

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