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...
Sew a Pona Jacket for SewMyStyle 2020 September 29, 2020Helen Wilkinson I'm so excited that the Pona Jacket is one of the selected patterns for Sew My Style 2020! This year-long sewing celebration highlights patterns each month and you can join...
Introducing the FREE Luna Tank August 31, 2020Helen Wilkinson I'm excited to introduce a new sewing pattern that is FREE for our newsletter subscribers, the Luna Tank! Luna is a simple, swingy knit tank that is quick to sew...
Introducing the Gilbert Top July 03, 2020Helen Wilkinson We are so excited to announce a new pattern in our collection! The Gilbert Top is our latest addition and obsession - we just can't get enough of sewing and...
Black Lives Matter June 06, 2020Helen Wilkinson This past week has been devastating and a serious wake-up-call. The murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police was horrific and unjust. It was yet another murder in a...
Introducing the Arden Pants May 08, 2020Helen Wilkinson We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our pattern collection, the Arden Pants! The Arden Pants are laid back & comfortable woven joggers. The perfect addition to any...