Play All Day: Our Favourite Hacks of the Peppermint Playsuit Pattern
- Words by Peppermint
It’s summer time! At least in the southern hemisphere anyways. While those of you in the north may be shivering your ways through a winter wonderland, we here at Peppermint HQ are feeling Seriously Sweaty and more than a little steamy. It’s at times like these our minds wander back to seasonally suitable staples from issues past…. like the Peppermint Playsuit!
top image @LITTLE_HOUSE_SEAMSTRESS above @LINDSEYJANEHOWARD // @ABAGFULLOFFABRICS // @MONTANASTRANGE
Created in collaboration with In The Folds, this cute and comfy playsuit is the pinnacle of summer patterns and is very popular amongst the people. The #PeppermintPlaysuit hashtag on Instagram is stuffed with brilliant makes and more than a few genius hacks.
We always admire the creativity and ingenuity of our Peppermint sewists, so we were inspired to collect some of our favourite twists on the playsuit for your viewing pleasure.
above @PRINNCESSWADE // @SPOONFLOWERDE // @WHATLIVSEWS__
So whether you’re looking to beat the heat or dreaming of warmer climes, let these marvelous makes spark some inspiration for a playsuit of your very own.
HACK 1# LEGS FOR DAYS
above @DESIGNSBYOHM // @DELIGHTFULLYKRISTI // @SEW.IT.LIKE.GRACIE
You can easily lengthen the legs on the playsuit turning it into a full length jumpsuit. Assorted shrewd sewists have achieved this by following the lines of the pattern for a loose, wide legged look, or combining the top half of the playsuit with their favourite trouser pattern for a closer fitting style.
above @HEREWITHKELLY // @SOZOBLOG // @ISEWBHM
HACK 2# DRESS IT UP
above @SEWNINBRUNSWICK // @WHATTEGANMADE // @HANNAHKMTAYLOR
The playsuit can also be easily transformed into a wide variety of stylish summer dresses. You can take out the inseam to create a simple shift style dress, pick a waist line and add a gathered skirt or go tier crazy!
HACK 3# TOP IT OFF
above @KTSCHY // @BROOKECIOCCO // @ABOLAJIOOO
The distinctive neckline and snazzy strap ties of the playsuit dazzle, making this pattern a winner even when chopped down to a cool cami top!
HACK 4# FUN WITH FABRIC
above @SEWNBYSEVANS // @DENISE.DOES // @CLOTHANDPICKLE
One of the best parts of cruising the #PeppermintPatterns hashtag is seeing all the different ways people have discovered to use fabric colour and texture to reinvent the look of an entire piece. We love these contrasting colours, quarter splits and statement pockets!
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above @MELTSTITCHES // @THEHANDMADEKIND // @LEJDITEA
Mel and Barbara hacked their playsuits to be more overall-esque by switching out the bowties for front fastening straps. Barbara also altered the back of her suit to give her more space to slip in and out without an invisible zip. Tea left her basic pattern the same but introduced an adorable scalloped edging to her herms!
There’s a million more masterful makes from the Peppermint sewing community in the #PeppermintPlaysuit and #PeppermintPatterns hashtags. To join in on the fun, download the free pattern and share your make with us.
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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
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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 📞
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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
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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. 🌿
