Helen's Closet

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 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....

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...

Welcome back to the Ashton August pattern hack series! Today I want to show you how I turned the Ashton Top into a gathered dress pattern This one is my...

This may be one of my favorite hacks yet on the Helen's Closet blog. I just love how elegant a cross over or 'tulip' back top can be, but I...

One of the simplest ways to hack a pattern is to adjust the neckline. A garment will take on a whole new look if you give it a v-neck vs...

We are kicking off Ashton August with a very simple hack that gives the Ashton top a modern look. You may have tried the raw-hem jeans trend, but what about...

One of the best things about being a pattern designer is getting to make patterns for garments that you want to wear! I try to make patterns for things that...

Before I get into this make (which I LOVE) I feel I need to acknowledge that this was not my best pattern matching or print placement work. A stark contrast...

I have another project to share that is made from Workroom Social fabric. This print is from their latest collection and it was designed by Kelli Ward from True Bias....

Thank you so much to all who have supported the re-launch of Winslow! I needed to share more about this version because I seriously LOVE these short culottes and the...

Now that the Winslow Culottes have been re-released in our updated size range (0-30), we wanted to round up some of our favourite Winslow hacks! There are so many fun...