Helen's Closet

  This summer marks an important milestone for Helen’s Closet; it is our 5 year business anniversary! Back in the summer of 2016 we launched our very first pattern, the...

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...

This! Dress! I am so glad to have it in my life and I may never take it off! Get the Reynolds Top and Dress Since the inception of Reynolds...

I’m back from my summer vacay and I’ve got a super fun Reynolds Top to share with you today! I have been so intrigued by the eyelet fabrics that have...

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 tricky...

We are so excited to announce the launch of our very first swimsuit pattern —the Sandpiper Swimsuit! This fun and sporty swimsuit design is inspired by our love for swimming,...

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...

We are continuing our guest blogging series with another Reynolds pattern review from a fellow sewist! We know how important it is to see different versions of a pattern and...