Helen's Closet

Three years ago I launched my little home on the web here at helenscloset.ca and it has completely changed my life (not an overstatement, I promise). I knew right from...

Happy Wednesday! I am on a mission this week to make myself a pair of shorts before we take a little holiday to Hornby Island here in BC with my...

Happy Wednesday! I am glad to be back sharing all the amazing things that are happening in the community right now. I missed a couple weeks when I was on...

The Dressing Robe Sewalong Schedule: We will be diving right into the sewing with this project. I will also be sharing a tutorial for altering the front band to avoid...

Happy Wednesday, makers! This has been a very exciting week for me because I released a new pattern! I am obsessed with this latest design because it is so easy...

I am thrilled to introduce the latest pattern in my collection, the York Pinafore! This pattern has been a breath of fresh air in my wardrobe and I hope it...

Happy Wednesday! I am in the middle of putting the finishing touches on an upcoming pattern and am about to make the final samples for the photoshoot. I love this...

Happy Wednesday, Makers! If you are a regular listener to the Love to Sew Podcast, you may have already heard that my partner, Sam, is joining me in working from...

Happy Wednesday, makers! It's the first day of Me Made May and I have decided on my pledge for this year! I have been working in my loungewear this year...

Happy Wednesday! This week I have been combing through my wardrobe and contemplating items for refashioning and upcycling. I love the idea of breathing new life into older garments and...

Happy Wednesday! This week is a special one for me because I turned 30 on the 17th! I had a lovely birthday and there is more celebrating with friends and...

I'm back! I just returned from my vacation to Thailand with my partner, Sam. We had a wonderful time and I am missing that 40-degree weather (realistically, it was insanely...