Helen's Closet

We have plenty of Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) tutorials on Helen’s Closet, but you know what is missing? An FBA tutorial for swimsuits and knit fabrics! So we are here...

  Despite the ongoing debate among millennials, low-rise bottoms are making a comeback! However, it's important to remember that fashion trends should never dictate your personal style. If you're not...

Today we are going to walk you through how to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on a princess seam bodice. It is a bit more involved than an FBA...

  We are back with another maternity pants sewing tutorial! Like with the Avery Leggings, you can easily hack the Nelson Pants into maternity pants. In this hack we will...

  Today, we want to show you how to update your Slocan Tank pattern in this maternity tank sewing tutorial! It's pretty easy do and does not involve any extra...

  Today I want to demonstrate how to take a classic fitting t-shirt pattern like the Jackson Tee and Pullover and make some simple changes to it to alter the...

The Cassidy Wrap Top comes with two cup size ranges: B-cup (sizes 0-22) and D-cup (sizes 12-34). Both size ranges were drafted based on their own blocks and have an...

One of the questions we get often about our Yanta Overalls pattern is “Can I make these for my ?” I’ve been wanting to make Sam a pair of Yantas...

In the previous blog post we showed you how to add a dart to your Wildwood Jacket and Vest. But Wildwood is a quilted garment so how do you sew...

The Wildwood Jacket and Vest pattern does not have chest darts as it is designed to be gender inclusive. It is drafted to fit a variety of body types. When...

  The Cameron Button Up pattern is dartless and has generous wearing ease. It is drafted to fit a variety of body types. When sewing for a bust, the pattern...

One of our most popular patterns of late is the Gilbert Top. This beginner-friendly button up top is fun to sew and has a loose, easy fit. It features an...