Helen's Closet

We are so excited to welcome back Geri of @geri_in_stitches to the blog today! Geri will joining us all week long for an extra special tie-dye takeover! In addition to...

This is one of those hacks that is easier than it looks. I’ll admit, it is also a little outside my style comfort zone, but sometimes you just have to...

ALL ABOARD!! This may be my favourite project this year. I know that is a bold statement considering it is only August, but come on! How cute are these railroad...

It is always a treat when we get to welcome Laurie back to the blog to share one of her makes! Laurie is my mother-in-law and she has taken up...

I love a good pattern mashup! It’s nice when you can pair elements of one pattern with another for a whole new look. Sometimes you can even take your favourite...

I’ve got an exciting post for you today about our free Luna Tank pattern! This simple design has become a fan favourite in our collection and I am not surprised...

Swimming is an inherently vulnerable activity. From wearing a swimsuit in public to dipping your toes in less-than-lukewarm water (not to mention the swimming itself!)—sometimes there can be a lot...

Ready to dip your toes into sewing swimwear? It’s no secret that I love making swimsuits, but I know it can be an intimidating project for beginners who are new...

  Swimsuit sewing season is here, and today we want to help you shop for supplies to make the perfect Sandpiper and Sunstar swimsuits! Finding the right fabric can be...

When I was dreaming up pattern hacks for our new Reynolds Top and Dress this was the first design I sketched. How can I not add gathered tiers to this...

Whether you are sewing the Lawrence Top and Dress, the March Top and Dress, or one of our many pattern hacks, gathering is an essential sewing technique that you will...

Thank you so much for the very warm welcome of the Reynolds Top and Dress. This was one of our biggest launch weeks ever, and we're so excited that you...