Introducing the Falconer Pants March 13, 2025Helen Wilkinson It’s launch day for our latest pattern - the Falconer Pants! We are so excited to have a new pants pattern in the collection and we can’t wait to tell...
TAUKO: Designing the Ingrid Pinafore February 21, 2025Helen Wilkinson I am so excited to finally share some exciting news - I designed a pattern in collaboration with TAUKO magazine! I’ve always been drawn to this particular sewing magazine because...
Introducing the Wildwood Collar & Hood Expansion Pack January 27, 2025Helen Wilkinson It’s finally here! You can now sew the Wildwood Jacket and Vest with a collar or a hood! Options include a rounded collar or a classic hood. Either option can...
Introducing the Spindrift Jacket November 20, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’m so excited to welcome a new pattern to the Helen’s Closet collection—the Spindrift Jacket! This pattern offers so many options and it has become a true TNT in our household....
Welcome to our new website! November 11, 2024Helen Wilkinson We are thrilled to have a new home on the web! Please take a look around and check it out, and bear with us if you encounter any issues. We...
Introducing the Sunstar Swimsuit July 11, 2024Helen Wilkinson Swimming season is here and we have a new swimsuit in our collection this summer, meet Sunstar! Sunstar is a really fun and versatile design that is comfortable AND stylish....
Introducing the Lockhart Jumpsuit & Dress May 24, 2024Helen Wilkinson It’s pattern launch day!! This may be one of my all time favourite pattern releases EVER! I know that is a bold statement—but trust me, it is warranted. The...
Introducing the Orbit Bag April 24, 2024Helen Wilkinson It’s finally here! In case you missed it, I have been toting this bag around with me everywhere I go for the past 2 years. It’s been popping up...
Introducing Nelson & Slocan February 15, 2024Helen Wilkinson We’re thrilled to introduce not one, but TWO new patterns to the Helen’s Closet collection! The Nelson Pants and the Slocan Tank are now available in the shop. Nelson and...
Introducing the Arbutus Robe November 03, 2023Helen Wilkinson I hope you’re feeling ready to get cozy because we’ve got a new pattern in the shop this week—introducing the Arbutus Robe! This sewing pattern is perfect for making yourself...
Original Helen's Closet Patterns October 24, 2023Helen Wilkinson I was visiting my parents recently and they had just cleared out the attic. Of course that meant a big bin of things for me to look through—old school work...
Handmade Thread Spool Holder October 18, 2023Helen Wilkinson I’ve got a special blog post so share today! My dad has made me some incredible things for my sewing room, including this handmade sewing chest that we shared a...