Sewing School

  • Skye Shorts

    Skye Shorts

    Get ready to swing into sunny days with the Peppermint Skye Shorts! Collaborating with brilliant British patternmaker Mandi Bharij from Make With Mandi, we created a pair of shorts that are both glam and practical! Inspired by the dramatic swish of circle skirts, our version of swing shorts walks the line of fun and function…

  • Peppermint Cardigan pattern

    Slouchy Cardi

    Keep it cosy and comfortable this winter with this delightfully slouchy cardigan. The Peppermint Slouchy Cardi is a knee-length slouchy cardigan, with wrap around collar / hem band and sleeve cuffs. It has a relaxed fit, perfect for autumn or winter layering and has in-seam pockets, for a really casual feel. This exclusive Peppermint pattern…

  • Somerset Swing Dress

    Somerset Swing Dress

    If you’re in the business of stealing shows and owning dance floors, there’s someone we’d like you to meet: our newest pattern, the vacay-ready Peppermint Somerset Swing Dress! The best bit? Beneath that flouncy skirt lies a supportive, twirl-friendly layer that won’t let you down when it’s time to bust a move. We created this…

  • Spring Shorts

    Spring Shorts

    If you haven’t made these super-cute and easy-to-wear elastic-waist shorts before, get to it! They’re made for those on-the-go days that call for comfort. A quick and simple make with a gently curved hemline and a relaxed, adjustable fit, these shorts have a paperbag waist detail and practical side pockets that you’ll love. Whether you’re…

  • Peppermint sewing school Issue 24 summer sundress

    Summer Sundress

    Lazy picnics in the park, long walks on the beach or balmy evenings out with friends: there’s nowhere this breezily stylish summer frock won’t take you! For this fantastic free pattern, we’ve teamed up the lovely lasses from Pattern Runway, a boutique pattern company with all kinds of stylish downloadable sewing patterns. Wear this little…

  • Tansey Top

    Tansey Top

    Like a good friend, a warm bath and a camomile tea, the dreamy Peppermint Tansey Top will always be there for you. Market wanders? Impromptu lunch date? Roadside flower-foraging? She’s got your back (and check out that gorgeous gather at the yoke!). With her boxy fit and carefree flair, you’ll be reaching for your Tansey…

  • Valentine Ruffle Top

    Valentine Ruffle Top

    Love is in the air with the pretty Peppermint Valentine Ruffle Top! Off the shoulder or on, the Valentine Ruffle Top is a seriously sweet style. No zips or buttonholes but enough of a creative construction to make it a satisfying sew, it’s the perfect project for an adventurous beginner. From the picnic rug to…

  • Peppermint Sewing School – Valley Jumpsuit – Free Sewing pattern worn by model

    Valley Jumpsuit

    Jump for joy in the Peppermint Valley Jumpsuit! We worked with French patternmaker Raphaëlle Bonamy of Readytosew to create an everyday jumpsuit that nails the balance between cool and functional! With an elasticated waistband, front buttons (we see you, breastfeeding mummas!) and, of course, pockets, the Valley Jumpsuit will be your go-to for both work…

  • Free vintage skirt sewing pattern - Peppermint

    Vintage-Style Skirt

    This beautiful vintage-style pleated skirt is just the thing for lazy afternoons spent wandering about town. The Peppermint Vintage-Style Skirt is a pleated skirt with a contemporary twist. It sits on the natural waist, for a comfortable yet flattering silhouette. The skirt features stitched down knife pleats, slanted pockets (that are deep enough to keep…

  • Viola Quilted Jacket

    Viola Quilted Jacket

    Meet your new quilty pleasure! The Peppermint Viola Quilted Jacket is set to become your fave snuggly sidekick as you go about your business on those in-between-season days. This quilted cutie has it all: a cropped length for easy layering, a grown-on collar and bound seams for keeping things classy, and long sleeves you can…

  • Waratah Wrap Dress

    Waratah Wrap Dress

    $18.00

    If there’s one garment we think every wardrobe should house, it’s a classic wrap dress… But all wrap dresses are not created equal! Big news, friends. We have an exciting new pattern for you, and this one has been under wraps for a LONG time! A fabulous pattern called for a fabulous team of testers…

  • West End Jacket

    West End Jacket

    Suit up and say hello to the Peppermint West End Jacket – the trans-seasonal staple you never knew you needed! Made in collaboration with fabulous French patternmaker Camille of Camimade Patterns for Issue 55, the Peppermint West End Jacket is a universally useful, gender-neutral design with clever construction. It features a touch of tasteful top-stitching and a…

  • Wide leg pants sewing pattern

    Wide-Leg Pants

    Get set for a stylish winter with this season’s hottest trouser shape – the wide-leg pant! The Peppermint Wide Leg Pants are a high waisted pant with fly front and button closure, shaped waistband, back darts and curved pocket. Drafted to be fitted around the waist and hips, before dropping into a wide legged, slightly…

  • Wide-Strap Maxi Dress

    Wide-Strap Maxi Dress

    Day-to-night dressing is all stitched up with our easy, breezy wide-strap maxi dress pattern! We worked with Perth-based patternmaker Lauren Boyle from Elbe Textiles to create this beautiful pattern for you. With subtle side splits and a statement elasticated back, it’s the ultimate summer staple. Layer over a top pinafore-style, or simply wear on its…

  • Winter Wool Cape

    Winter Wool Cape

    Nothing says winter like a bit of warmth draped around your shoulders. While you might like to get snug with a blanket behind closed doors, why not try this cute woollen cape by Sandra of Sewanista for when you’re out and about! Perfectly suited to vintage or recycled fabrics, you can even combine the two…

  • Peppermint sewing school Issue 26 wool pencil skirt

    Wool Pencil Skirt

    With its sleek silhouette and classic zigzag print, this gorgeous pencil skirt is a sophisticated nod to the sixties. With its reinforced waistband, invisible zipper and subtle darts, this calf-length skirt can be crafted from light- to heavy-weight wool depending on your preference – we used this thick, soft wool blend from The Fabric Store…