The Stitch Up β Remember, Remember the Me-Mades of November
- Words by Peppermint
above A PAIR OF COZY PALS IN A PAIR OF LOUNGEWEAR PANTSΒ BY @MAKE.IT.OFRLJE
November! In the wise words of Tom Cardy… it’s ‘Not Quite Almost Christmas Time‘. Depending on where you are in the world (or even just where you are in Australia), you might be snuggling up for some snow or bracing yourself for a blistering heatwave.
And in this, the penultimate month of the year, you sewists have been churning out some ultimate makes! So to get a headstart on a time full of festivities, weβre celebrating some of our favourite Peppermint makers and makes with this marvellous edition of The Stitch Up. 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 in months to come!
PEPOWEEN
Oo-oh! Weβve been keeping our peepers excitedly peeled for Halloween costumes made from Peppermint patterns and you did not disappoint! @RachelSanchezSews makes the most beautiful little mushroom in her Peppermint Valley Jumpsuit (what a fun guy she must be) and @EstudioLunaTextiles went back in the archives, using the Peppermint Prom Dress to make a magical Little Red Riding Hood fit.Β
MIX AND MATCH
Thereβs nothing we love more than a bit of thrifty crafting, except perhaps some power pattern clashing! @Kee_Naah_Yah transformed a too-big denim shirt and some scraps into this pocket-tatstic Peppermint West End Jacket while @Rou2an1_Made combined four different fabrics to create a match made in patchwork heaven for her Peppermint Pocket Skirt.
PINING FOR THE FORESΒ
These dashing dames have smashed theirΒ Peppermint Milton Pinafores out of the park! @ClaireSchagerl has made a more traditional pinafore in some smart pinstripes while @Des_Airs_Exotiques has hacked hers into a oh-so-cool pair of overalls or la salopetteΒ as they are called in the language of love.
DRESS TO IMPRESS
We love to spotlight some stunning Australian surface pattern designers! @Pins_And_Tonicβs Peppermint Wide Strap Maxi Dress shines in her Ellie Whittaker Paradise Found print (and we loved seeing it in person at our Issue 56 Launch Party!). @LittleMelonBunβs Peppermint Everyday Dress is anything but every day in her lovely Lisa Congdon-designed Nerida Hansen fabric!
TIP TOPS
These ladies are in top form! We love to see @EmSewHappyβs terrific wearable toile of the Peppermint Albion Blouse (made from an old bedsheet!), @JoliesBobinesβs chic check Peppermint Paddington Top andΒ @HDickFits βs heavenly hack of the same with a high gathered neck and statement bow-tie!
FANCY PANTSΒ
Pop a peek at these pair of playful pants β @Handmade.Nandiniβs avocado-themed Peppermint Wide Leg Pants are as good as gauc, and @TheSlipDressProjectβs luxurious Peppermint Loungewear Pants look like the catβs pyjamas!
TESTING TESTING ONE TWO
Our latest and loveliest free pattern, the Peppermint Rosalie Skirt will be available for digital download on 1 December. The physical copy is already in the mitts of the clever kids whoβve bought a copy of Issue 56 and of course our lovely pattern testers like @EverySeamItTakes and @Stephanie.In.Stitches!
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How much do you LOVE the Waratah Wrap Dress? A lot, it seems! πͺ©β
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This fabulous gingham linen version was modelled (and made) by the talented Mel of @Melt.Stitches π«ΆπΌβ
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If you need more of a reason, @ePrintOnline are offering Peppermint peeps a huge π 30% off ALL A0 printing π when you purchase the Special Release Waratah Wrap Dress pattern until 29 February β jump on it while you can!β
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Head to the link in bio now. πͺ©β
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Fun, fabrics, florals and fab fashion fits by local sewists β what a way to spend a day!
The @LibertyFabrics Showcase hosted by @2GreenZebras and @Regent_Street_Fabrics in Brisbane/Meanjin was a spectacular event. We learned the history of the iconic Liberty Fabrics from two legends, Mary-Ann Dunkley (Head of Design) and Anna Buruma (Archive Director), browsed stalls bursting with Liberty delights and cheered on our local sewist pals on the runway with the @StyleArc Fashion Parade. A little biased shoutout to our Sewing Manager Laura who graced the catwalk with her gorgeous make (check the bag and shoes!). Well done to all involved. ππΌ
Melbourne/Naarm β itβs your turn this weekend. We canβt wait to see what our Southern friends create for the event.
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We know what we saw.
Incredible quilted art from Pam Brisse of @Pamdorra:
βJust sharing this intense quilting job, itβs almost done!
All I can think is people are HUNGRY for protest art. And for ICE to get the hell out of our cities. We wonβt give up.β
#ProtestQuilt #StandWithMinnesota #Craftivism
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Keep your swag safe and close to hand with this sweet tote bag DIY!β
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This cute craft project is a nicely oversized tote with exposed bound seams to add a bit of spice, and an internal pocket to keep your essential essentials in.β
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With this beauty on your arm, youβll be TOTE-ally ready for your next adventure!β
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The pattern is only $5 over on our website β link in bio!β
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Wrap dress wardrobe malfunction? Not with the Peppermint Waratah Wrap Dress pattern!β
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Our number one complaint is wrap dresses flying open in the wind, leaving you clutching a handful of skirt in your paw to avoid a public indecency offence. So we designed the Waratah to make sure this never happens. πͺοΈβ
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And yes, you could say we had a lot of fun on this shoot! πβ
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MODELS/SEWISTS: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress @Tricky.Pocketsβ
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Head to the link in bio for the #PeppermintWaratahWrapDress πͺ‘β
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Secret pjs all day everyday!
How sweet is this version of our Samford Set pattern - created in collab with Lindsey of @SewToGrow π
From @Claire.Creates.Clothes:
π€π£π’ Colour spot blocking pregnancy friendly set π’π£π€
I wanted some #secretpyjamas that I can wear on the couch when Iβm pregnant and after for breastfeeding, with a top that I can wear out of the house. Welcome the #PeppermintSamfordSet
I made the Samford set top in a size F, one size up from my current bust and itβs the perfect amount of room for my expanding tummy, and will hopefully not be crazy oversized after pregnancy. I used a spotted linen that used to be considered good fabric, blocked with a organic linen sheet that was gifted to me for the sole purpose of being fabric by the lovely @heather_steenholdt
The top came together super quickly and has already had lots of wear - couch, dinner and work βοΈ I even attached the buttons within a week of starting the project, who am I?!
I already had the shorts in the rust linen but never wear them because I donβt like the length or shape at all - they were a pants pattern that I just made shorter. So I cut them to have an inseam of 2.5β and added a 1.5 length ruffle cut at 3β in the contrast spot linen and love them so much more already. Although the shorts will now just be reserved for in house.
Iβve already planned 2 more Samford sets, but will size down to get more post pregnancy wear. And will tackle the pants!
Special thanks to Laura at @peppermintmagazine for sending me the Samford set instructions, you motivated me to put the buttons on before the baby actually arrives! π
Pattern: @PeppermintMagazine Samford set top
Size: F
Fabric: Linens
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