All Wrapped Up: Our Fave Hacks of This Beloved Peppermint Pattern
- Words by Peppermint
Way back when in the olden days of Issue 43, we released the Peppermint Wrap Top. This simple yet infinitely stylish piece was designed in collaboration with In The Folds and features fancy french-seam-finished sleeves to make you feel sleek and on fleek inside and out. (Do the kids still say on fleek? Well, they did way back when, so hush).
top image @ANTHEA.JACKLIN above @TASHA.DAXX // @GYASTI // @LAURELROSECREATIVE
We loved this little pattern and so did you. It’s still one of our most popular downloads and we have the posts to prove it. We’re always inspired seeing your makes and nothing makes us happier than seeing your creations in the #PeppermintPatterns tag. So, we thought we’d do a little roundup (or should that be wrap up?) of a few of the incredible wrap tops out there created by the Peppermint sewing community!
Even when we thought this pattern was practically perfect, we were blown away by clever hacks and variations out there – from puffy sleeves to no sleeves, from two-tone to monochrome.
above @AURELIEKERNALEGUEN // @HOPEFULLYSEWINGSOMETHING // @CRAFTY_ENTHUSIAST
Perhaps you’d forgotten the humble wrap top, or perhaps you’re wearing yours right now. Perhaps it’s a wardrobe staple for its comfort and versatility. Perhaps you were thinking of making another but were wondering how you could spice it up.
above @FABRIC_SCRAPS // @ANAISEPRINCE //@DINUSHIII
Whatever your situation, here’s a few tips, tricks and treats from our stitchy pals to spark your sewjo!
above @ERINCHARTER // @RENATEMAKESTHINGS
HACK #1 || SHORTEN THEM SLEEVES
A simple hack is to shorten the original three-quarter length sleeves to a more summery, casual length.
above @THE_LYRISTICH// @DESEWTROPIA // @BISFORBRYANNA
HACK #2 || POOF THEM SLEEVES
Or you could go in the exact other direction and balloon out the sleeves, adding an elasticated wrist band for extra puff and drama.
above @IM_SEW_LAZY // @ROU2AN1_MADE // @ART.DANIELLE.MN
HACK #3 || HALF AND HALF IT
The double-sided construction of this piece makes it an easy candidate to combine two different fabrics, be they contrasting colour blocks or clashing patterns to evident electrifying effect.
above @NF_MERRITTS// @HER.TWO.HANDS // @SEWRCERY
HACK #4 || MATCHY MATCHY IT
One advantage of fabric hoarding is the ease of which you can make your own classy co-ord configurations to mix and match. Peep the Wrap Top starring in these magnificently monochrome makes.
above @ANNIETHINGISEW // @KRISTENDOYLEHANDMADE
HACK #5 || RUFFLE IT UP
Add a little razzle dazzle by adorning your hems with a ruffle. Simply measure out a long thin rectangle, between one-and-a-half and two times the length of your chosen hem, gather to fit and sew it on!
above @JULIAALLISSONCOST // @SARBERNIER
NEED EVEN MORE INSPO?
Julia Cost hacked the wrap top into this beautiful dress, hand-embroidered with Hawaiian flora and fauna. And Sarah Bernier didn’t just alter the pattern to include a shortened bodice and sweet flutter sleeves, she took the time to create this beautiful (and educational) graphic to explain her changes!
This is just a sample of the ocean of creativity and excellence demonstrated by the Peppermint sewing community. To join in yourself, download the free pattern and follow the #PeppermintWrapTop hashtag to see more incredible variations and catch yourself a healthy dose of #sewspo.
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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!
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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! 🪡
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Fabric: @Spoonflower
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“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.”
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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. 🧶
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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 🙌🏼
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Stand in solidarity. Learn. Reflect. Act.
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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. 🌿
