Helen's Closet

Are you drawn to bold prints and amazing handwoven fabrics? Do you buy medium weight textiles that aren't suitable for tops or dresses, but aren't quite right for pants either?...

This sweater dress hack has been on my mind since we launched the Elliot Sweater and Tee at the end of 2018! I don't know why it took me so...

We're back with another Avery Leggings hack today! Today I want to show you how you can add mesh panels or sew color blocked leggings. It's a great way to...

Give me ALL THE ELLIOT TEES! I feel like the sweater view of the Elliot Sweater & Tee gets most of the focus, so today I want to share my...

We love to design simple, wearable basics that are super satisfying to sew. The Avery Leggings definitely fit the bill! They are also really fun and easy to customize. You...

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported the new size range for the Avery Leggings and the Elliot Sweater! We are so grateful for the awesome testers who helped...

We are celebrating the size range upgrade of two of our workhorse knit patterns, the Avery Leggings and the Elliot Sweater & Tee! The Avery leggings are now available in...

It's that time of year folks! Everyone is chatting about goals for 2020 and - controversial opinion - I love it! I love talking about goals and making plans. I...

This week on the Love to Sew Podcast we are chatting about curvy sewing! Otherwise known as 'plus-size sewing', or my preference, just plain 'sewing'! We talked about the size...

Are you planning some me-made gifts this year? We are too! Giving something handmade to someone special adds that extra layer of love and care. We have several patterns in...

Thank you so much for all the love for the Dogwood Apron yesterday! We are so glad you love aprons as much as we do. Several of you are already...

This is a very special collaboration between Helen's Closet Patterns and Dogwood Denim! Alina Kroeker, the founder of Dogwood Denim, designed this fabulous maker apron. She wanted to bring it...