Helen's Closet

Hello there! I'm very excited to bring you another exciting pattern hack for the Pona Jacket - adding a lining! This transitional jacket pattern is unlined and features an extra-wide...

This week I have a super simple hack to share with you - how to add a waist tie or belt to your Pona Jacket! I love this little added...

I have been having so much fun playing around with the Gilbert Top this summer! This pattern has two views included but it is easy to mix and match to...

Hello everyone! Today we have Samantha from @purplesewingcloud and the Purple Sewing Cloud blog! Sam is here to show us how she made this gorgeous Gilbert dress hack with a...

We have been so thankful for the great response to the Gilbert Top so far and all the fun versions you have made! You can see more on Instagram using...

You knew this was coming, right? Of COURSE I am hacking the new Gilbert Top into a shirtdress. It makes perfect sense and it is so easy to do. You...

I am so excited to walk you through this pattern hack for our latest design, the Gilbert Top! Since the development of the pattern, I have known this sleeveless hack...

Since the release of our latest pattern, the Arden Pants, I have been wanting to do a blog post about how to sew and topstitch an elastic waistband. There are...

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...