News

Here at The Green Pepper, we have a lot of patterns that make amazing gifts!  We hear from customers all the time about the gifts they have made from our...

by Molly Hamilton. I was eyeing our 526 Arctic Circle Caps pattern the other day, and thought I ought to make a set of hats from it.  The pattern looked...

by Molly Hamilton. I have grown to really like a belt pack (or fanny pack), and they have become popular again in recent years.  I have found them perfect for...

By Nancy Horn I enjoy the creative process of making things for my family and friends.  I have a brother-in-law who is a superstar of a handyman and has done...

by Esi Hutchinson My family and I go camping by the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina at least twice a year. Every time we're there, I find myself thinking, “Gosh,...

by Molly Hamilton Both Esi and I love the 520 Mock Turtle Polar Pullover Sweater pattern and have had our eye on making a version for ourselves since this past...

The Green Pepper is known for its practical and useful sewing patterns, as well as technical fabrics.  When I was going through the Green Pepper archives recently, I found an...

by Esi Hutchinson I recently made the 563 – Pioneer Rucksack Pattern for myself, and I use it every day for work!  This is a popular sewing pattern because the...

By Esi Hutchinson Every dog owner knows the struggle of rainy day walks - your pup needs exercise, but nobody wants to deal with a soggy, smelly dog afterward. That's...

Looking for a simple, durable collar for your dog that you can make yourself? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to sew a practical and simple dog collar...

If you want to add a lining to a sewing pattern, particularly a coat or jacket, but don't need to worry about waterproof fabric, this method is great.  It is...

In this post we will will show you how to add a lining to a pattern for a jacket or coat with or without a front zipper and to pants. ...