Make a Shower Curtain!
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...
563 – Pioneer Rucksack Pattern Tips
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...
George True in the 553 Warm & Dry Dog Coat!
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...
How to Sew a Simple Dog Collar: A Practical Guide
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...
Adding a Lining to an Unlined Pattern: Quick & Easy (Non-Waterproof) Way
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...
Adding a Lining to an Unlined Pattern: With Waterproof Seams
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. ...
Sewing Tips for Waterproof Breathable Fabrics
If you are not sure what a waterproof breathable fabric is, read our post on Demystifying Technical Fabrics. Waterproof breathable fabrics are impervious to rain and yet let out water...
Demystifying Technical Fabric Options
What are those fabrics that are recommended in our patterns or listed on our site? How do I know I am picking the right one? What fabric should I get...
542 Roll Brim Hat Made with a Woven Fabric
The other day a customer asked us if the 542 Roll Brim Hat Pattern could be made from a non-stretch fabric. And, the answer is yes! We looked at the...
Where to get fabric to make your outdoor gear and clothes
Finding quality fabric to use to make your outdoor gear and clothes is a challenge. Especially when there are very few local, independent fabric shops to visit, and places like...
All About YKK Coil Zippers and Pulls
In this post, we will explain how you can use YKK coil zippers and pulls in lots of applications -- from applying new pulls to finishing zippers. Coil zippers are...
Size Inclusive Patterns by The Green Pepper
The Green Pepper patterns have been around for more than 50 years! And in that time, sizing and grade rules changed a bit. Many of the original Green Pepper patterns...