This week on the Love to Sew Podcast we are chatting about curvy sewing! Otherwise known as ‘plus-size sewing’, or my preference, just plain ‘sewing’! We talked about the size changes … Read More
Helen’s Closet Handmade Gifts
Are you planning some me-made gifts this year? We are too! Giving something handmade to someone special adds that extra layer of love and care. We have several patterns in our … Read More
Meet Alina, the maker behind the Dogwood Apron
Thank you so much for all the love for the Dogwood Apron yesterday! We are so glad you love aprons as much as we do. Several of you are already sewing … Read More
Introducing the Dogwood Apron
This is a very special collaboration between Helen’s Closet Patterns and Dogwood Denim! Alina Kroeker, the founder of Dogwood Denim, designed this fabulous maker apron. She wanted to bring it to life … Read More
Blackwood Cardigan Hack: Wide Front Band
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
