Helen's Closet

Isn’t it fun when decades of fashion come back around? I love the 70’s vibe that is so popular right now and I have been wanting to sew some 70’s...

Apologies for skipping a Wednesday last week, I was sick with a cold and had to choose between finishing my Almada Robe so I could lounge around in it, or...

This is the first post in a new series on the blog! I am putting together some round-ups of favourite indie patterns to feature all the talented indie pattern designers...

News Waffle Patterns is quickly becoming Queen of the jackets with their latest pattern release, the Utility Jacket. I love this style and all those pockets! *swoon* I practically squeal...

Isn't it awesome when Spring hits and all the new patterns come out? I try to only buy a select few, but man oh man it is hard to choose...

Welcome to March, folks! It's the first Wednesday weekly of the month and I am feeling the open arms of Spring in a big way :) Maybe it's the new...

Hello makers! I'm in the midst of a crazy few weeks work-wise and I am definitely feeling the pressure. It is hard to balance work, life, and blog (yep, it...

How can it be the middle of February already? I think I go through this every year after Valentines day. Maybe because Easter is the next big holiday it seems...

It feels good to be back to the blog with the Wednesday Weekly today. I had a lovely vacation without internet (a blessing and a curse), so it was really...

Hello there, sewcialists! I'm excited about the volume of amazing makes and resources this week and I can't wait to share some of the things I've learned. Special thanks to...

Hi makers! January is flying by for me, I hope it has been a productive month so far for you as well. I've been working on my first wardrobe architect...

It's so exciting to see everyone getting into the swing of sewing after a break over the Holidays (for some). Some of you went and made us all look bad...