The Stitch Up: This Month’s Me-Made Finds are Sew Spectacular
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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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- Bec Bligh
Quick show of hands: who’s opened a water bottle expecting a refreshing sip… and instead been greeted by the unmistakable whiff of uh-oh?
Because for something that follows us everywhere (desk, car, hikes, yoga…), the humble drink bottle is strangely prone to becoming a science experiment. Hard-to-clean corners and gaskets. Mystery smells. Bec Bligh and her husband Tim know it well. A six-month sailing trip along the Queensland coast left them with a lifetime of memories and one stubborn annoyance: mouldy water bottles they couldn’t properly clean.
So they did something about it.
Enter @EverVessel. Thoughtfully designed borosilicate glass and stainless steel bottles that keep things beautifully simple: durable materials, wide openings, easy-to-clean parts and none of the techy gimmicks that tend to age badly. Turns out simplicity, done well, is pretty powerful stuff. (Their many design awards agree!)
And lately they’ve added a little extra delight: the Artist Series, where creatives like Paola Castro, Ben Miners and Martin Thompson transform these everyday companions into tiny travelling artworks. There are more colabs in the works, too: hydration, but make it joyful! 🎨💧
We chatted with Bec about the sailing trip that started it all, the philosophy behind Ever Vessel, and why the most sustainable product is often just the one you keep using.
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Pull up a chair… there’s room at this table!
For the first time, Feast for Freedom is bringing people together for a spectacular long-table dinner as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
A Longer Table is exactly what it sounds like: one beautiful shared table inside the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (@Asrc1), piled with generous dishes inspired by this year’s hero cooks, Noha and Nige.
From 6 to 9pm on Wednesday, 25 March, this is what you can expect:
🍽 A three-course shared feast
🍷 Matched drinks
🎶 Live entertainment
✨ A room full of good humans
Your ticket doesn’t just buy you a delicious dinner. It supports the ASRC’s vital work and helps create a fairer future for people seeking asylum.
Seats are limited, and long tables have a way of filling up quickly – head to @MelbFoodAndWine’s website to book now: feastforfreedom.org.au/mfwf
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Sew versatile! 🪡
Another great make from Lisa from @SunnySewsEveryday:
My #PeppermintWaratahWrapDress is finished and I’m so proud of it. It has been designed not to flap open and flash your pants in the wind, so I feel confident it will be a great wheelchair or standing dress in English weather.
#PeppermintPatterns #WrapDress #WrapDressPattern
Frame your face with the Peppermint Bucket Hat!
Stay safe and stylish in the sun with your very own self-sewn and self-drafted wide-brimmed bucket hat. This beginner-friendly sew is perfect for a sunny day. Get out your pencils – this pattern is created using equations and maths!
This DIY project was featured in Issue 53 and now you can access it for the lovely low price of only $5.
Sun-safe chic is always in style. ☀️
Find it via the link in our bio!
Photos: @KelleySheenan
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✨ INSTANT CLASSIC ✨
The Peppermint Myrtle Shift Dress is a beginner-friendly make with a few special details based on the ever-stylish shift shape – the perfect dress you need in your wardrobe right now!
Myrtle cuts above the knee with options to customise the length. Don’t think she’s reserved for hot weather either: try a heavier-weight fabric to turn your Myrtle into a pinafore-style garment for layering.
For our fabrics we chose two from our lovely sewing partner @Karmme_Apparel – the bold Rottnest Stripes in a lightweight, soft-drape cotton, and the quality linen in the handpainted Mexico Collection.
Get making the Myrtle – the only question is, can you stop at just one?
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Fabric: @Karmme_Apparel
Sewist: @Laura_The_Maker
Photos: @KelleySheenan
Models: @SerahSews and @Pins_And_Tonic
Location: @ShareTheDignityAustralia
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It’s time to Feast!
Some recipes travel a long way before they land on your table to delight your taste buds. This year’s Feast for Freedom invites us to gather our friends, cook something delectable and raise funds for the incredible work of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (@Asrc1) while we’re at it.
The 2026 Feast features recipes shared by two remarkable cooks: Noha, who brought the flavours of Palestine with her when she arrived in Australia, and Nige, a Sri-Lankan Tamil cook whose journey with food began in the most unexpected of places.
You can host your own Feast up until 30 April – simply register online and get planning! Host a dinner, organise a workplace lunch, or gather your community… However you do it, the idea is simple: cook, connect and celebrate the cultures and stories that shape Australia.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in bio to meet Noha and Nige, learn more about their stories, and discover a delicious recipe to try.
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