We are so excited about this Blackwood Cardigan hack- it’s super easy, but it makes such an effective change! The extended collar really adds a warm and cozy feel. We used … Read More
Midweight Linen Pona Jacket
I hope you aren’t sick of me gushing about our latest pattern yet! I wanted to share my personal favourite Pona with you since I have been wearing it non-stop. Thank … Read More
Pona Jacket Tester Roundup
We want to extend huge thanks to all who supported the Pona Jacket launch! We’re so excited to see all the beautiful jackets you come up with. As always, we couldn’t … Read More
Introducing the Pona Jacket
We’re over the moon to launch our latest sewing pattern, the Pona Jacket! We could not be more excited to share this one with you all. We are obsessed with the … Read More
Denim Yanta Overalls
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! It really feels like autumn here in Vancouver these days and I am loving the cool, crisp air and the gorgeous colours on the trees. … Read More
Welcome to our new Website!
Today is a pretty special week for us here at Helen’s Closet Patterns. Since the start of this blog in 2015, I have not had a chance to really create the … Read More
Refashioned York Pinafore
Happy October! I’m back with another fun York Pinafore project to share with you all! This pattern is the gift that keeps on giving, and I am so glad that many … Read More
Ashton Hack: Jumpsuit
It’s the one you have been waiting for! When we started Ashton August, I promised an Ashton jumpsuit hack, and I can’t think of a better way to finish off this … Read More
Ashton Hack: Embroidered Shoulders
This has to be one of our most favourite Ashton hacks so far! Embroidery is such a creatively inspiring way to take a me-made garment up to the next level. Adding … Read More
Ashton Hack: Block Print Fabric
It may be a bit of a stretch to call this one a ‘hack’, but I really wanted to include this as inspiration during Ashton August. Last month I attended a … Read More
