Alternative Yanta Back Construction April 19, 2022Helen Wilkinson The Y-shaped back of the Yanta Overalls can be tricky to sew, but the good news is that there is more than one way to do it! One thing I...
How to Line the York Pinafore April 05, 2022Helen Wilkinson Have you ever thought of lining your York Pinafore? Adding a slippery lining can make a garment more comfortable and prolong its life. Although it might seem intimidating, in this...
March Dress with Gathered Tier Skirt March 16, 2022Helen Wilkinson We’re continuing our March Top and Dress celebration this month with one of my new favourite makes—this March Dress with an added gathered tier! I have wanted to try...
5 Easy March Hack Ideas March 10, 2022Helen Wilkinson Ready for more March inspiration?! We're celebrating the March Top and Dress pattern all month-long! I knew when we were designing this pattern that it would be endlessly hackable,...
Embroidered March Top March 09, 2022Helen Wilkinson I’ve got a pretty special project to share with you today, one that has been a long time in the making! I began work on this top after we launched...
Sleeveless March Hack March 02, 2022Helen Wilkinson It’s finally here! Ever since we released the March Top and Dress pattern in March of last year, I’ve known we would spend this month celebrating this pattern and providing...
How to Sew a Sleeve Placket February 24, 2022Miranda Milke It’s no secret that the instructions in a Helen’s Closet pattern are some of the best around, and the Cameron Button Up is no exception. There are over 6...
How to Sew a Flat Felled Seam February 22, 2022Miranda Milke Did you know that the Cameron Button Up includes instructions for four different seam finishes? Whether you prefer overlocking, french seams, or want to sew something more traditional like a...
Linen Cameron Button Up February 12, 2022Helen Wilkinson I’ve got another version of our new Cameron Button Up shirt pattern to share with you today! Earlier this week, I showed off my cozy flannel layering version of...
Pattern Q&A: Cameron Button Up February 11, 2022Helen Wilkinson Do you have questions about our latest pattern, the Cameron Button Up? We'll we've got answers! Read on to learn more about some of the most common questions we...
Flannel Cameron Button Up February 10, 2022Helen Wilkinson Thank you so much for the warm reception to our latest pattern—the Cameron Button Up! I am excited to see what the sewing community makes with this new design. Cameron...
Introducing the Cameron Button Up February 08, 2022Helen Wilkinson I’m so excited to announce a new pattern in the Helen’s Closet collection—the Cameron Button Up! Available in sizes 0-34 (up to a 62” chest/hip), this classic design will surely...