Helen's Closet

The new York has arrived! We're so excited that the York Pinafore is the second pattern to be updated with the new size range, and it feels wonderful to be...

Welcome back! Today we will be continuing our homemade bias tape adventure with a tutorial on how to finish edges with a bias facing. If you want to learn how...

It's time for a confession- I used to find making bias tape terrifying. I thought it intimidating and difficult to master. Once you break it down into steps, though, it's...

Happy Wednesday, makers! This was such a fun week for us. We hosted a local Love to Sew meet-up at Blackbird Fabrics with Theresa, Meredith, and Alex from Spoonflower !...

It's Wednesday once again, and March is in full swing! I'm always relieved at the beginning of March, because it feels like you can see the light at the end...

Happy Wednesday! This week has brought us not one, but two beautiful outerwear patterns, and loads of inspiring makes from the community. It's always so invigorating to see what fellow...

It is so satisfying to complete a project that has been in your sewing queue for too long, isn’t it? I loved the Grainline Studio Tamarack Jacket from the moment...

It's probable that many of you have already heard of the Love to Sew Podcast, co-hosted by Helen herself- but there are so many amazing podcasts out there! There are...

Happy Wednesday! It is a little unbelievable that we are already halfway through February. Is it too early to start dreaming of spring sewing? Dreaming is basically planning ahead, right?...

Happy Wednesday, Makers! We are huddled up over here in the middle of our own giant snowglobe. Is there anything cozier than looking up from your machine and seeing big...

Sewing patch pockets can be a little bit intimidating, especially if you're working with a knit fabric. You want your edges to be as clean and even as possible, which...

Happy Wednesday! It’s February already and I can hardly believe it. This has been a really exciting week for me because I had my first day with my new assistant!...