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
Wednesday Weekly #190
Hello makers! I am back in Vancouver, feeling refreshed and energized. While I was away, autumn truly arrived. I’m feeling inspired to get going with sewing cozy knits! News (clockwise from … 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
Wednesday Weekly #189
Hello makers, happy Wednesday! I (Chloe) am writing you this Wednesday Weekly all the way from São Paulo, Brazil. The fact that I’m still able to write this weekly round-up from … Read More
Wednesday Weekly #188
Happy Wednesday, makers! Well, it happened- the weather turned in Vancouver, and it feels like autumn is really coming on. In fact, today I broke out my trusty flannel York Pinafore. … Read More
Wednesday Weekly #187
Happy Wednesday, makers! The past few weeks have been a busy blur over here; we wrapped up Ashton August, which we had SO much fun with, and all of a sudden … 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
Wednesday Weekly #186
Hello makers, happy Wednesday! Wherever you are in the world, we hope that this end of August transition time is treating you well. We can’t believe that next week will be … 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
