The Stitch Up: Take a Peek at These Amazing April Makes
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Sewists unite! It’s one of those wonderful times of year where the whole world is in a transitional season and I gotta say, I feel like it brings us together. Those of us in the southern hemisphere are moving from the warmer to the cooler months and those in the north are doing the opposite, so we’re reaching for similar-length garments and similar-weight fabrics as we walk the line between our retrospective seasons. Whilst we’re united in what we’re wearing, I love how we’re also united in our enthusiasm for what’s to come! It’s an exciting time for us sewists, as we layer up or down our transeasonal pieces and start planning for what new makes are on the cards for the approaching season!
Here’s a little snapshot of the Peppermint sewing patterns some of our community have gravitated towards this April. We bring you The Stitch Up!
Whether you’re headed towards warm weather or cool weather, you know there are a bunch of fabulous sewing patterns to choose from in the Peppermint pattern stash – so have a browse and get making! Don’t forget to show us your sensational sewing by tagging us in your posts on Instagram @peppermintmagazine. You might see yourself in The Stitch Up in months to come!
above @CASSIE.NICOLE.CREATES WITH HER PEPPERMINT WRAP TOP
THAT’S A WRAP
The Peppermint Wrap Top (made in collaboration with @inthefolds) was a popular choice last month and with good reason. A classic shape, easy construction and the perfect pick for this time of year! If you need some wrap top inspo, check out the beautiful work of Cassie @cassie.nicole.creates and Simone @lesrobesdesimone.
Speaking of wrapping up, the Peppermint Robe Jacket pattern (made in collaboration with @common_stitch) is the perfect choice for the warm/cool days we’re enjoying right now. Canada’s Club Tissus has made a classic version in a truly beautiful natural linen and we couldn’t love it more!
NOT A MOMENT TO LOSE
Suzie @suzannemade didn’t waste a minute when we released the Peppermint Somerset Swing Dress (made in collaboration with @sewing.masin) and printed out the pattern within 10 minutes of hearing the news of this pattern launch! And what a jolly good job she did.
PERFECT PINAFORE
Lari @lariidaily has claimed the Peppermint Milton Pinafore (made in collaboration with @just_patterns) to be a dress she’s going to wear every season! Can we take a moment to appreciate her fantastic fitting?! And we love the way she’s styled it with a casual t-shirt. *chef’s kiss
MATCHY-MATCHY
Suna @threadbitchbrighton has used the Peppermint Wrap Skirt (pattern made in collaboration with @inthefolds) as the bottom half of a magnificent matching set! She recommends this skirt to beginner sewists for the easy-to-follow instructions and new skills to master, like sewing darts and French seams.
PULL UP YOUR PANTS
Min @_min_makes is showing us all up by making a wearable toile of the wonderful Peppermint Wide Leg Pants (made in collaboration with @inthefolds). We can’t wait to see the final edit! Meanwhile, Kelsey @worthdrygoods is at the other end of the spectrum and is celebrating her fourth pair of these most excellent pants!
BUSHWALKING BUT MAKE IT FASHION!
Alice @alice_x_wang rolled out her Peppermint Paddington Top (made in collaboration with @frenchnavynow_ ) for a bushwalk. What a gorgeous choice of fabric and we love how she’s extended the length of the sleeves!
THE BELLE OF THE GREEK EASTER CELEBRATIONS!
Robyn @robyn.quilts is making us swoon with her beautiful Peppermint Belle Shirt (made in collaboration with @modern_sewing_co). The fabric choice is perfection and we love that she used 75c buttons from her stash! A wonderful make to don at her family’s Greek Easter celebrations.
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“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.
Hold yourself with reverence and tenderness and respect, because you got you this far. You did your very best with the information and tools you had at the time. You scraped yourself together, you made it work, you survived what felt impossible to survive: again and again and again.
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.
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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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