How to Remove a Bust Dart from a Pattern (Using the Gilbert Top) January 18, 2022Helen Wilkinson One of our most popular patterns of late is the Gilbert Top. This beginner-friendly button up top is fun to sew and has a loose, easy fit. It features an...
Cropped Jackson Pullover with Balloon Sleeves January 04, 2022Helen Wilkinson I’ve got three hacks in one to share with you today! You can mix and match these hacks to suit yourself and get a custom look for your Jackson Pullover....
Alternative Bias Binding Method November 16, 2021Helen Wilkinson Thank you so much for your kind reception of our latest free pattern, the Sam Apron! We are so happy that you are excited about this pattern as we are....
How to Draft and Sew a T-Shirt Pocket October 26, 2021Miranda Milke Sewing a patch pocket is a great way to customize and add some functionality to your knit t-shirt collection. Whether you want to make your tees look more casual or...
Where to Print Large Format Sewing Patterns October 25, 2021Helen Wilkinson It’s no secret that I love PDF patterns. Nothing beats the ability to instantly purchase a sewing pattern—from anywhere in the world!—and start working on that project the very same...
How to Sew a Knit Neck Band October 19, 2021Miranda Milke I love a simple knit sewing project. Easy to sew, easy to fit, and often the most-worn pieces in my wardrobe. I’ve made close to twenty tees now, and...
How to Hem Knits with a Twin Needle October 12, 2021Miranda Milke Interested in working with knits, but not sure how the heck to hem them? We get it. Zig zag stitches aren’t for everybody, and many (if not most!) of us...
Long Sleeve Jackson Tee October 07, 2021Helen Wilkinson We are moving fast into fall over here on the west coast, so I decided to whip up a nice wardrobe staple for the cooler months ahead. This is...
Sewing a Tie-Dye Reynolds with Geri: Part 5 August 31, 2021Helen Wilkinson We are back with the 5th and final installment of Geri's Tie-Dye Takeover, where she walks us through maybe the coolest tie-dye pattern yet! I have had SO much fun...
Sewing a Tie-Dye Reynolds with Geri: Part 4 August 30, 2021Helen Wilkinson Welcome back to Part 4 of Geri's Tie-Dye takeover on our blog! We have just one installment left before Geri reveals her incredible final Reynolds Dress. She's already covered the...
Sewing a Tie-Dye Reynolds with Geri: Part 3 August 28, 2021Helen Wilkinson Geri is back again with part three of her tie-dye series for Helen's Closet! If you haven't already seen them, make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2...
Sewing a Tie-Dye Reynolds with Geri: Part 2 August 27, 2021Helen Wilkinson We are back today with Part 2 of Geri's Tie-Dye takeover! In case you missed yesterday's post, Geri has already shown us how to prep the Reynolds Top and Dress...