Helen's Closet

One of the things I wanted to focus on with my first pattern design, the Granger Book Bag, is making it appealing to both men and women. I have a...

For the past two summers, Abby from While She Naps has interviewed sewing bloggers for her series, The Pattern That Changed My Life. It is inspiring to read about people's...

I love a good loose-fitting blouse for everyday work wear. Something I can put on with my skinny jeans that will look professional enough without being constricting or fussy. The...

A few weeks ago I announced the upcoming release of the Granger Book Bag PDF Pattern. This pattern is FREE and you can download it here. You will receive updates...

Is anyone else thrilled about how popular elastic waisted pants have become recently? You simply can’t get more comfortable than loose pants, except for maybe leggings...or no pants! I think...

As many of you know, I am completely taken with sewing knits since my first knit success, the Sallie Dress. I wanted to keep my excitement going this week by...

From the moment I saw this dress I knew it was going to be a perfect fit for me. I absolutely adore shirtdresses and this one is so beautifully designed...

Ohhhhh man, this dress. I was really stoked to make the Bonnel, after seeing so many cute ones pop up over the summer! It is a relatively easy pattern with...

I have been fortunate in my life to have been encouraged to read. My parents read tons of books to my sister and I when we were little and my...

I’m jumping on board the romper train here with this self drafted number. I have steered clear of this trend in the past for the most part; rompers can be...

We just returned from our week long vacation on Hornby Island here in BC! I got the chance to wear my new Bombshell Swimsuit and DIY Beach Robe almost everyday,...

What better print for a rainy summer day in Vancouver than a blue and green watercolour-esque floral? I have to admit that is was exciting to don my tights and...