Wednesday Weekly #150

One Hundred and Fifty Wednesday Weeklys! You may not know this, but you can go to the Wednesday Weekly category on my blog and see all the past weeklys. It's fun to scroll through the pictures of the pattern releases and see what you may have missed or get inspired to try something new. I love making these little roundups for two reasons. Firstly, I believe in supporting my fellow designers and bloggers. It has always been part of my vision for Helen's Closet to celebrate this community in any way I can. Secondly, it helps me stay on top of what you are all up to. It can be hard to take time to admire the creative work of others, so I set aside this time each week to do just that. I hope you like this little round-up, too. Cheers to sharing the love! News (clockwise from top left) True Bias released the Salida Skirt. Sew Over it released the Ava Skirt. Alice and Co. released the Intrepid Boiler Jumpsuit. Closet Case Patterns released ‘maker’ and ‘sewist’ necklaces. Community Events The Refashioners challenge draws to a close with the winner announcements! Congrats, Ben and Charlotte! Makes Love these Jenny overalls from The Gingerthread Girl. I can’t handle the awesomeness of this plaid flannel dress from By Gum By Golly. A very nice Blackwood Cardigan from Crafty Clyde. Nurse Otter nailed this outfit - and it is #sewingleftovers! Love the polka dots on this jacket from The Crafty Pinup. How gorgeous are these Magnolia dresses from Michelle at Style Maker Fabrics and Attack of a Seam Ripper? Unlikely Nest made a fantastic pair of Jenny Overalls. This jacket from Ooobop is very cool. Self Assembly Required made a gorgeous Solina Dress. Resources Melly Sews shows us how to sew a drawstring waistband. Allie shares all about the Beatrice dress from. On the Podcast Gretchen Rubin joins us to talk about her Four Tendencies framework and how it relates to our creative hobbies. We talk about knowing yourself better, finding accountability, facing your fears, and how colour can influence our everyday lives. Gretchen is a happiness expert and she gives us loads of tips on how to be happy and productive in our sewing practice. Listen here.