Helen's Closet

We are thrilled to have a new home on the web! Please take a look around and check it out, and bear with us if you encounter any issues. We...

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 fourth,...

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...

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,...

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 for...

This week on the blog I want to highlight one of our most popular patterns, and one of our most popular hacks! The Gilbert Top is easy to convert into...

I can hardly believe that summer is coming to an end! I have so many summer makes that I want to share before the last rays, including this rayon Lockhart...

I was very excited when Oris from Breathe Live Explore reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try out their new printed fabrics. I love Oris’s design...

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...

By now it is no secret that I love sewing my own swimwear and I get a lot of use out of the items I make. Sam and I love...

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...

Thanks so much for all the kind words and excitement about our new Sunstar Swimsuit! I’m so glad you are excited about it, too. I love sewing for summer and...