The Stitch Up: This Month’s Me-Made Finds are Sew Spectacular
- Words by Peppermint
Well, stitchy friends, for a short month (albeit longer than usual this year) you clever clan have pulled together an impressive number of outstanding makes from our beloved range of Peppermint patterns. From vibrant and show-stopping prints to cosy and snuggly textured fabrics, the worldwide Peppermint wardrobe is full to the brim with gorgeous garments and we’d love to share some with you.
Settle in sewists, it’s time for the February Stitch Up, and what a round-up we have for you!
Don’t forget to show us your sensational sewing by tagging us in your posts on social media – you might see yourself in The Stitch Up in months to come!
above @Kak513 VERSION OF THE PEPPERMINT WEST END JACKET
TOP MAKES
Shout out to Jane of @OverLockItIn who, after years of wanting to make the Peppermint Paddington Top, finally put her pedal to the metal (or the carpet) and made it happen. She shopped her stash (a woman after our own heart) and with some small adjustments, made the pattern work with the fabric she had. What an inspiration!
The fabulous Peppermint Belle Shirt is looking lovely on Christine of @Thready_Set_Sew. A classic black, sewn with linen-look cotton from her stash, this shirt is such a great make that she’s already planning the next one!
Ashley of @Joy_Full_Wardrobe has inspired us to bump up a matching set on our to-sew lists after seeing her beautiful Peppermint Peplum Top. I mean, come on, a matching set in gingham? Sign us up!
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THE MORE THE MERRIER
Few things feel as good as gifting your creativity, and we are so proud that Charlotte of @SewSaysCharlie chose the Peppermint Bucket Hat as the handmade gift of choice for a bunch of her friends. She even turned out a teeny baby one and it could very well be the cutest make of the month!
Annie of @Annie_Makes_Some_Stuff has started the year right with her first make of 2024, the Peppermint Wide Leg Pants. She has sewn this pattern not once, not twice, but thrice! How good is it when you find a style that you love and can turn it out over and over. Luckily for Annie the love of sewing seems to run in her family, having sewn these duds from fabric gifted from her aunty’s stash. Love!
WEST END GIRLS
Teresa of @TeresaTaylorGuerino has proven the Peppermint West End Jacket to be a versatile make by adding the sweetest, lace-trimmed collar to the pattern and adorning the cuffs and hem with cute-as ricrac. Sewn out of the snuggliest-looking (and berry cute) fleece, we’d say this one is a wintertime winner! Also adding fabulous frills to the West End Jacket is Elisabeth from @Elisabeth_Stitches with this quilted, gingham wonder. And our rainbow hearts are full from spying this purple wool version from Katie of @Kak513, adorned with a ‘Love Is Love’ patch from Ivy of @WonderfulSews – love is certainly in the (chilly) air!
WRAP IT UP
It’s a big, bold YES from us! Kate of @Phantosmia has made our colour-loving dreams come true with this vibrant yellow Peppermint Wrap Top. Paired with a busy pattern on the bottom, this simple but stunning top is a total vibe.
When faced with the options of going to bed and getting a restful night’s sleep, or staying up late to burn out a sewing project, Emily of @EmilyMadeThisStuff made the sewists’ choice. Sleep shmeep! When there’s a garment to be sewn, there’s no such thing as bedtime! And wasn’t it worth it, for the Peppermint Wrap Skirt she created is a linen-lover’s dream.
DRESS REHEARSAL
Alena from @Leela_aa has coined it “The ultimate sun dress” and we couldn’t agree more. With the beautiful touch of lace inserts sewn into the softly textured double gauze, we’re ready to bet this Peppermint Bardon Dress feels as good as it looks!
The Peppermint Rozelle Slip Dress has never looked better – and this is just a toile! Sistha of @MakeMakeCreations is showing us up by making a toile (a practice run) before choosing her fabric for the real deal. Congratulations on a beautiful fitting job Sistha, we can’t wait to see the final edit!
Another classic black look, the Peppermint Wide Strap Maxi Dress is looking fabulous on Emma of @WhatEmMakes_. Emma claims it to be “the best everyday dress” and we think she’s right on the money. It’s not only great as it is, but can also be worn with a fitted t-shirt underneath for a 90’s vibe!
Ash of @And.Ash.Made also chose the Peppermint Wide Strap Maxi Dress to sew for a stunning family photo shoot with Scarlett and Daisy Photography, and didn’t she do a great job? The earthy tones of this cotton linen fabric look to be the perfect choice for this breezy make. We heart the dress, the photos – and the cute bebe!
Until next month, keep making, our sweet stitchy friends! And don’t forget to tag us so we can see your marvelous makes. #PeppermintPatterns ##ThePeppermintStitchUp
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🌻 The Paddington 🌻
This is a much-loved staple, created for Issue 50 in 2021. We love seeing the #PeppermintPaddingtonTop continually popping up in our feeds!
How stunning is our model Elon MelaninGoddessEfon – she told us it was one of the first times she had been asked to come to a shoot with her natural hair. 🌻
We worked with South African patternmaker Sarah Steenkamp of @FrenchNavyNow_ to create this wardrobe essential – the perfect puff-sleeve blouse. Raglan sleeves make it the ultimate beginner sew, plus the gorgeous back buttons let you add your own personal twist.
Pattern via the link in bio! 🪡
Photos: @KelleySheenan
Fabric: @Spoonflower
Model: MelaninGoddessEfon
“In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, we felt it appropriate to revisit this design.”
Crafters have often been at the heart of many protest movements, often serving as a powerful means of political expression. @NeedleAndSkein, a yarn store in Minnesota, are helping to mobilise the craftivists of the world with a ‘Melt The Ice’ knitting pattern created by @Yarn_Cult (with a crochet pattern too), as a way of peaceful protest.
The proceeds from the $5 pattern will go to local immigrant aid organisations – or you can donate without buying the pattern.
Raise those needles, folks – art and craft can change the world. 🧶
Link in bio for the pattern.
Images: @Gather_Fiber @NeedleAndSkein @a2ina2 @KyraGiggles Sandi.204 @WhatTracyMakes AllieKnitsAway Auntabwi2
#MeltTheIce #Craftivism #Knitting #CraftForChange
TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🤩
"The most important shift is moving from volume-led buying to value-led curation – choosing fewer, better products with strong ethics, considered production and meaningful stories. Retailers have real influence here: what you buy signals what you stand for. At Life Instyle, this means using the event to discover and invest in small-scale, planet-considerate brands that align with your values and your customer’s conscience. Consumers don’t need more things; they need better things, and retailers play a key role in selecting, contextualising, and championing why those products matter."
Only two more weeks until @Life_Instyle – Australia`s leading boutique retail trade show. If you own a store, don`t miss this event! Connect with designers, source exquisite – and mindful – products, and see firsthand why this is Australia’s go-to trade show for creatives and retailers alike. And it`s free! ✨️
Life Instyle – Sydney/Eora Country
14-17 February 2026
ICC, Darling Harbour
Photos: @Samsette
#LifeInstyle #SustainableShopping #SustainableShop #RetailTradeEvent
Calling all sewists! 📞
Have you made the Peppermint Waratah Wrap Dress yet? Call *1800 I NEED THIS NOW to get making!
This gorgeous green number was modelled (and made) by the fabulous Lisa of @Tricky.Pockets 🙌🏼
If you need a nudge, @ePrintOnline are offering Peppermint sewists a huge 🌟 30% off ALL A0 printing 🌟 when you purchase the Special Release Waratah Wrap Dress pattern – how generous is that?!
Head to the link in bio now 📞
*Not a real number in case that wasn`t clear 😂
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8 Things to Know About January 26 - from @ClothingTheGaps:
Before you celebrate, take the time to learn the truth. January 26 is not a day of unity it’s a Day of Mourning and Survival for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
It marks the beginning of invasion, dispossession, and ongoing colonial violence. It’s time for truth-telling, not whitewashed history.
Stand in solidarity. Learn. Reflect. Act.
✊🏽 Blog written by Yorta Yorta woman Taneshia Atkinson.
🔗 Link in bio of @ClothingTheGaps to read the full blog
#ChangeTheDate #InvasionDay #SurvivalDay #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #ClothingTheGaps
As the world careens towards AI seeping into our feeds, finds and even friend-zones, it`s becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
We just wanted to say that here at Peppermint, we are choosing to not print or publish AI-generated art, photos, words, videos or content.
Merriam-Webster’s human editors chose `slop` as the 2025 Word of the Year – they define it as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.” The problem is, as AI increases in quality, it`s becoming more and more difficult to ascertain what`s real and what`s not.
Let`s be clear here, AI absolutely has its place in science, in climate modelling, in medical breakthroughs, in many places... but not in replacing the work of artists, writers and creatives.
Can we guarantee that everything we publish is AI-free? Honestly, not really. We know we are not using it to create content, but we are also relying on the artists, makers and contributors we work with, as well as our advertisers, to supply imagery, artwork or words created by humans. AI features are also creeping into programs and apps too, making it difficult to navigate. But we will do our best to avoid it and make a stand for the artists and creatives who have had their work stolen and used to train AI machines, and those who are now losing work as they are replaced by this energy-sapping, environment-destroying magic wand.
Could using it help our productivity and bottom line? Sure. And as a small business in a difficult landscape, that`s a hard one to turn down. We know other publishers who use AI to write stories, create recipes, produce photo shoots... but this one is important to us.
`Touch grass` was also a Merriam-Webster Word of the Year. We`ll happily stick with that as a theme, thanks very much. 🌿
