5 Year Anniversary August 17, 2021Helen Wilkinson This summer marks an important milestone for Helen’s Closet; it is our 5 year business anniversary! Back in the summer of 2016 we launched our very first pattern, the...
Introducing the Sandpiper Swimsuit July 16, 2021Helen Wilkinson We are so excited to announce the launch of our very first swimsuit pattern —the Sandpiper Swimsuit! This fun and sporty swimsuit design is inspired by our love for swimming,...
Introducing the Reynolds Top & Dress June 25, 2021Helen Wilkinson It’s HERE! It’s finally HERE! Some of you may remember this dress from 3 years (!!!) ago. I self-drafted my perfect summer dress and shared it here on the...
Top 10 Free Sewing Patterns April 15, 2021Helen Wilkinson Anybody who sews knows that this hobby can be expensive! From fabric to notions, equipment and supplies, the costs can add up quickly. The good news is that there are...
Best Sewing Patterns for Beginners April 07, 2021Helen Wilkinson One question we get asked all the time is, “which pattern should I sew if I’m a beginner?” Whether you are just learning to sew, or you have loved ones...
March Model Spotlight: Nokomis March 29, 2021Helen Wilkinson We’re continuing our March Model Spotlight today with Nokomis! You know that feeling when you meet somebody and just know that you are going to be friends? This is how...
Dressing Robe Pattern Update March 26, 2021Helen Wilkinson I have decided to remove the Suki Robe from our pattern collection. The use of the word ‘Suki’ is cultural appropriation and I am sorry for using a Japanese word...
March Model Spotlight: Vanessa March 25, 2021Helen Wilkinson I'm so excited to share another March model Spotlight with you! These posts give us a chance to share more photos from our photoshoot and give you all the details...
March Model Spotlight: Kate March 21, 2021Helen Wilkinson When I first moved to my new home on Vancouver Island, I put out a call for models for Helen’s Closet. We got so many amazing volunteers and it is...
Introducing the March Top and Dress March 19, 2021Helen Wilkinson We are so excited to welcome another Helen’s Closet pattern to the collection this week: The March Top and Dress! I couldn’t be happier to introduce this design to you—my...
Introducing the Jackson Tee and Pullover! January 21, 2021Helen Wilkinson It's that time again! We're thrilled to introduce a new pattern in our collection - the Jackson Tee and Pullover. This is our first official gender-inclusive pattern design which means...
Introducing the Ashton Sleeves! November 19, 2020Helen Wilkinson I am thrilled to share this little project that I have been working on - sleeves for our Ashton Top! Ashton has achieved TNT status for many sewists out there...