The Stitch Up – Pop the Champers and Cheers These December Makes
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above A WHIMSICAL PEPPERMINT WRAP SKIRT FROM @ELLIEROSE_HANDMADE
Ho-Ho-Hi there stitchy pals! As we draw close to the end of December it’s time to look back on 2022 and… well, probably say yikes, but also think of all the good things that happened and appreciate them, no matter how small. And you know what we’re going to say but that doesn’t make it any less true, one of the brightest parts of our year has been seeing the incredible creations you guys spin together from our humble Peppermint patterns.
So before we all hold hands and sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’, we’ve put together a roundup of some of the most marvellous makes we’ve seen this December. If you want to show off your sensational sewing, be sure to tag us in your posts and you might see yourself in The Stitch Up next year!
GOIN’ BOWEN
Check out these easy breezy babes sporting a pair of Peppermint Bowen Dresses. @LoveOfASewing is busting out some beautiful colour blocking while @Neroli.Made.It rocks some cracking checks in an upcycled doona cover!
WHITE CHRISTMAS
People are already posting some of their fabulous festive me-makes for a cosy Christmas like @LeFilDeBea’s jolly Peppermint Albion Blouse and @IntenselyDistracted’s joyous Peppermint Ruffle Sleeve Top.
BRIGHT CHRISTMAS
Of course in the southern hemisphere, we’re strapping in for a more summery silly season with colourful makes like @TheSlipDressProject’s brilliant Peppermint Wrap Top and @MonicaMaitri’s monstera-licious Peppermint Wide Strap Maxi, @ForAllLove‘s phenomenal patchwork Peppermint Paddington hack and @_MadMakes‘s Peppermint Pocket Skirt in a colourful check of her own design!
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WEST FOOT FORWARD
How good are these jaunty Peppermint West End Jackets on display – @Kali.Makes’s adorable matching two-piece set and @RaqueLinchii’s incredible puffer jacket hack!
SHORTS ILLUSTRATED
@Yolandas_Makes shows off some stunning embroidery in her gorgeous two-piece look featuring a pair of Peppermint Spring Shorts and @PiecesByPattah goes old school with a gorgeous pair of Peppermint Boxer Shorts.
A ROSALIE BY ANY OTHER NAME
There were simply too many brilliant Peppermint Rosalie Skirts, we couldn’t choose our faves! @TheDrapery’s fantabulous double gingham, @SewBee73’s cheery sunshine yellow, @Made.By.Little.Mama‘s brilliant black and white, @CottonNoodle and her delicate green drapery, @SewSewilse’s show-stopping print and @LingsterRocks’s pretty-in-pink number – we love them all!
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A toast to the old you 🥂
We wholeheartedly love this post from the brilliant @EmilyOnLife:
“2026: Reinvent, burn it down, let it go (whatever it is). Year of the Snake it up. Exercise your boundaries, exercise your body, take one teeny step every day towards a life that feels better to be in.
But don’t you dare shit on your old self while you do it.
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You are perpetually in the process of becoming, whether you can feel it or not, whether or not you add it to your 2026 to-do list.“
Some very wise words from @Damon.Gameau to take us into 2026 🙌🏼
⭐️ We made it!!! ⭐️
Happy New Year, friends. To those who smashed their goals and achieved their dreams, and to those who are crawling over the finish line hoping to never speak of this year again (and everyone else in between): we made it. However you got here is enough. Be proud.
It’s been a tough year for many of us in small business, so here’s to a better year in 2026. We’re forever grateful for all your support and are jumping for joy to still be here bringing you creativity, kindness and community.
We’re also excited to be leaping into the NY with our special release sewing pattern – the Waratah Wrap Dress!
How great are our fabulous models: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress and @Tricky.Pockets - and also our incredible Sewing Manager @Laura_The_Maker! 🙌🏼
Ok 2026: let’s do this. 💪🏼
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Putting together our annual Stitch Up brings on all the feels! We feel humbled that you’ve chosen to sew Peppermint patterns, we feel inspired by the versions you’ve created and we feel proud of you.
Where to begin?! As always, there has been a plethora of Peppermint patterns flooding our feeds this year, and we wish we could showcase more than just a handful of magnificent makes from you, our clever community. We encourage you to flip through the me-made items in your wardrobe or scroll through your grid and remind yourself of the beauty you’ve created with your own two hands (and maybe a seam ripper and some choice words). Congratulations to all of us for our creative achievements this year!
We’ve put together some (but absolutely not all) of our favourites from 2025 over on our website. We hope it inspires your next make!
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