Helen's Closet

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!...

Happy Wednesday, makers! It has been an interesting week in the sewing community, with a lot of discussion around pattern sizing. I was in the middle of launching my new...

I need to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the size expansion of the Blackwood Cardigan so far. Thank you for looking, commenting, purchasing, and supporting!...

The day has finally come! It was over a year ago that I started the ball rolling on changing my size range, so it feels amazing to finally get to...

The results are in! I recently conducted a curvy sewing survey to help inform my new size range for my patterns. Spoiler alert - people were very enthusiastic! I am...

Happy Wednesday, makers! I am happy to report that my extended size range is almost ready to share with you all! We did the photoshoot last week and I am...