Threads Up! The Latest Issue of Sew&Tell is Available Now
- Words by Peppermint
Bright as a new pin, Sew&Tell Issue 2 is here to delight and inspire you with a fresh dose of stories, ideas and projects from the world of sewing and craft.
We’ve been sitting on pins and needles but the day is finally here – Sew&Tell Issue 2 is OUT NOW! The second edition of our digital magazine about sewing with style, sustainability and substance is filled to the brim with a cavalcade of stories and inspiration from the world of sewing and craft.
Cut from the same cloth as the beloved first issue, Sew&Tell Issue 2 brings together sewing stories and DIYs from the pages of Peppermint with a treasure trove of new content, crafty ideas and projects to inspire and excite you all year long!
First, let’s zoom in on our blooming beautiful cover, created by Slovakian fibre artist Ludmila Gancova. Free-motion stitched using upcycled materials and inspired by her adopted hometown of Wisconsin, Ludmila’s intricate, layered and painterly fabric collages are a reminder that sewing truly is an artform.
The celebration of the #SewingLife continues within Sew&Tell’s tablet-friendly pages! Enjoy stellar stitching stories from the pages of Peppermint; like and sewscribe with interviews from YouTube superstars Rosery Apparel, Half Soybean and Lydia Naomi; fall in love with fabric stories from the iconic Liberty Fabric, Ikuntji Artists and your friendly neighbourhood sewing store; make your denim dreams come true with Deadly Denim; find inspiration for the ultimate sewing space; we share cute as a button bits and bobbins to add to your wishlist; and we put sewing on the silver screen with a roundup of the best stitchy flicks.
Are you a fan of doing it yourself? In Sew&Tell Issue 2, you’ll find a bevvy of crafty, clever projects to get you making. Upgrade your tee game with Hannah Klose from Never Ever Pay Retail; measure twice with no-pattern patterns by Daisy Braid from DIY Daisy; enjoy sweet dreams with upcycled pillow ase tops; knot your way to groovy house decor with a macrame plant hanger from Girls Who Knot; make your own on-trend crossbody bag; stay sun-safe and stylish with a reversible bucket hat; sew-on-the-go with a sweet DIY sewing kit; light up the night and make your own dinner-party candles; and so much more!
WANT TO CHECK OUT SEW&TELL ISSUE 1? RIGHT THIS WAY!
And – wait for it – you’ll also get exclusive access to THREE FREE PDF PATTERNS: the ultimate all-in-one Norman Jumpsuit from Style Arc and the Half Sleeve Dress and Smock Dress from Nerida Hansen. These amazing downloads are only available for a limited time, so get your copy quick smart! Plus there are also TWO FREE KNITTING PATTERNS – the snuggle-worthy Priya Cardigan from Cardigang and the Nordic-chic plaid shawl pattern from Laine Publishing.
Read, plan, dream, cut, sketch, stitch and enjoy – Sew&Tell Issue 2 is here to fill your sewing cup! We hope you love it as much as we’ve loved making it for you.
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR COPY OF SEW&TELL!
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Between 2000 to 2015, global clothing production doubled... while the duration of garment use decreased by 36%.
We are throwing away clothing at a faster rate than ever before. How can we tackle this problem?
✨️ WEAR
Be an outfit repeater - wear your items of clothing as long as possible. Learn to style your garments in various ways. Loved clothing lasts.
✨️ SHARE
If you really need to move it along, share the love with friends - hold a clothing exchange night! Or organise a timeshare with a friend where you swap a few favourite pieces of fashion. If you really can`t find a new home for it, then donate to an op shop or charity.
✨️ CARE
The care of your clothing – washing, drying and ironing – can account for approx 30% of a garment`s total carbon footprint. Hand wash, line dry, wash in cold water, and only wash when necessary.
✨️ REPAIR
Mending – and making – slows down fast fashion buying habits. Repairing used to be common practice, until disposable fashion took over. Extending the life of clothing by just nine months can reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints by 20–30%. Fixing doesn`t need to just be utilitarian – get creative with visible mending!
*Fact from The United Nations Environment Programme
#PeppermintMagazine #WearShareCareRepair #SustainableFashion
Have you whipped up the Acacia A-Line Skirt yet? 🪡
Accessible to beginner and experienced sewists alike, its classic style makes this skirt a wardrobe staple and a pattern you can happily play on repeat. Curved front pockets and the fun exposed-zip detail at the centre back make this style pop! The Acacia is a blank canvas, awaiting inspiration – add contrast top stitching, trim the pockets with bias binding or even change the length. We’ve chosen the smooth, clean lines that come from facing the waist, with back darts to ensure a neat fit on the hip. *chef’s kiss*
This pattern was made with the support of the lovely folk at @WeftAndWarpFabrics 🫶🏼 The team at Weft and Warp graciously sent three sewists the fabric of their choice to whip up their own Acacia A-Line – the results are super sweet!
Head to our website to see the makes from @The.Sewcialite @HandmadeByCarolyn and @You_CanSew - link in bio!
#PeppermintAcaciaAlineSkirt #PeppermintPatterns #WeftAndWarpFabrics #MeMade
Polka dots for days…
We love this Tansey Top by @_Rubys_Threads_ - the ultimate simple but stylish top you need in your rotation now!
Pattern: #PeppermintTanseyTop
Fabric: Japanese cotton @RawFibre
#MeMade #PeppermintPatterns
How`s your long weekend going? Working hard on your PhD? 🪡✂️🧵
Image from JoellsLeatherWorks on @Etsy
#ProjectsHalfDone #SewingPile #ProjectPile
In case no-one has told you lately, Emma Giacalone says you`re a good egg. (And we happen to agree).
This incredible mini egg embroidered 3D artwork was created by @Emma_Giacalone_Textiles, a textile artist in Gloucestershire, UK.
"When we buy an item of clothing, a label is attached telling us how to look after it to keep it at its very best. My mission is to create little care instructions to help to remind us to lead our happiest life."
INGREDIENTS: Freehand machine embroidered onto 100% cotton, using Egyptian cotton thread, and wool felt backing.
#EasterArt #GoodEgg #TextileArt
No ordinary wrap dress! 💃
Wrap dress wardrobe malfunction? Not with the Peppermint Waratah Wrap Dress pattern! We designed the Waratah to make sure this never happens.
Enjoy a few BTS videos from this super fun shoot. Maybe some inspo for Easter weekend sewing?
MODELS/SEWISTS: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress @Tricky.Pockets @Laura_The_Maker
Head to the link in bio for the #PeppermintWaratahWrapDress 🪡
#PeppermintPatterns #SewingPattern #MeMade #WrapDress
