Helen's Closet

Summer is right around the corner and I am committing to actually making myself some shorts BEFORE the hot weather hits. thankfully I already have the perfect pattern for the...

Hello everyone! Today we have Saki from @sakijane and sakijane.com here on the blog to share this AMAZING Ashton Top hack. Saki played off of this hack for an Ashton...

I have been so blown away by the response to the Arden Pants pattern this week! Thank you SO MUCH for following along, commenting, and encouraging me with this pattern....

Hey all! As you may already have noticed, we have been working with Saki from @sakijane and sakijane.com on some really cool scrap-busting projects for the blog. Saki is such...

This sweater dress hack has been on my mind since we launched the Elliot Sweater and Tee at the end of 2018! I don't know why it took me so...

We're back with another Avery Leggings hack today! Today I want to show you how you can add mesh panels or sew color blocked leggings. It's a great way to...

We love to design simple, wearable basics that are super satisfying to sew. The Avery Leggings definitely fit the bill! They are also really fun and easy to customize. You...

We are so excited about this Blackwood Cardigan hack- it's super easy, but it makes such an effective change! The extended collar really adds a warm and cozy feel. We...

Happy October! I'm back with another fun York Pinafore refashion project to share with you all! This pattern is the gift that keeps on giving, and I am so glad...

It's the one you have been waiting for! When we started Ashton August, I promised an Ashton jumpsuit hack, and I can't think of a better way to finish off...

This has to be one of our most favourite Ashton hacks so far! Embroidery is such a creatively inspiring way to take a me-made garment up to the next level....

It may be a bit of a stretch to call this one a 'hack', but I really wanted to include this as inspiration during Ashton August. Last month I attended...