Falconer Pants: Patchwork Side Panel March 16, 2025Helen Wilkinson One of the features I love the most on our new Falconer Pants pattern is the side panels. Not only do these panels offer a place to put awesome side pockets,...
How to Sew a Faux Shearling Lined Spindrift Jacket February 07, 2025Helen Wilkinson I’m so excited to finally be sharing about this project! I’ve had several inquires about sewing a faux shearling-lined Spindrift since we launched this design a couple months ago. I...
Cassidy Dress Hack - Circle Skirt December 17, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’ve got one last Cassidy Dress Hack to share with you this week before the Holidays really get into full swing. This one is extra special because I made it...
Cassidy Dress Hack - Lengthened Peplum December 11, 2024Helen Wilkinson We’re back with more Holiday dress inspiration! In our last blog post, we covered how to add a gathered skirt to your Cassidy pattern, and today, we will show you...
Cassidy Dress Hack - Wrap Skirt December 09, 2024Helen Wilkinson One of the FAQs we get about our Cassidy Wrap Top is, “Can I make Cassidy into a dress?” The answer is yes! You know I love a good pattern...
Funnel Neck Dawson September 25, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’ve got one more Dawson hack to share to round out this Dawson Top celebration week! This pattern already comes with three neckline options, but why not add a...
Sleeveless Dawson September 24, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’m continuing our Dawson Top celebration week with another simple hack for this pattern! Have you ever thought about making Dawson sleeveless? I certainly have! I’ve been wanting to try...
Dawson Dress Hack September 22, 2024Helen Wilkinson We’re celebrating the Dawson Top on the blog this week! I designed this pattern to be a true wardrobe staple and it does not disappoint. It has three neckline options,...
Lawrence Skirt Hack #2 September 11, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’m so excited to share some more hacks with you today! This time I have a second Lawrence Dress hack paired with yet another sleeveless Gilbert Top hack. Tutorials...
Lawrence Dress with Ashton Sleeve Expansion August 19, 2024Helen Wilkinson We have had a few questions about whether it is possible to use the Ashton Top Sleeves Expansion Pack to add sleeves to the Lawrence Top and Dress. We checked...
Sunstar Swimsuit FBA July 15, 2024Helen Wilkinson We have plenty of Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) tutorials on Helen’s Closet, but you know what is missing? An FBA tutorial for swimsuits and knit fabrics! So we are here...
How to Sew a Cargo Pants Pocket June 17, 2024Helen Wilkinson With their unique blend of style and functionality, Cargo pants are more than just cool! Their versatility and practicality make them a must-have in any wardrobe. Today we have a...