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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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
