Helen's Closet

We have had a few questions about whether it is possible to use the Ashton Top Sleeves Expansion Pack to add sleeves to the Lawrence Top and Dress. We checked...

By now it is no secret that I love sewing my own swimwear and I get a lot of use out of the items I make. Sam and I love...

We have plenty of Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) tutorials on Helen’s Closet, but you know what is missing? An FBA tutorial for swimsuits and knit fabrics! So we are here...

Thanks so much for all the kind words and excitement about our new Sunstar Swimsuit! I’m so glad you are excited about it, too. I love sewing for summer and...

Swimming season is here and we have a new swimsuit in our collection this summer, meet Sunstar! Sunstar is a really fun and versatile design that is comfortable AND stylish....

Laurie is back on the blog this week to share her most recent make—this gorgeous rayon Reynolds Dress! Laurie is a big fan of Reynolds and this is her third...

I am so excited about this pattern hack and I can’t wait to share about it! I used our free Cargo Pocket Instructions to add some pockets to our June...

With their unique blend of style and functionality, Cargo pants are more than just cool! Their versatility and practicality make them a must-have in any wardrobe. Today we have a...

Our June Shorts and Pants pattern is perfect for making PJs! The petal shorts view is especially ideal because it offers a regular shorts view as well as a petal...

I’ve been seeing this trend lately—PJ pants and shorts as outside pants and shorts. Usually the pants/shorts look like classic men's boxer shorts with a pinstripe pattern. Naturally I thought—I...

  Despite the ongoing debate among millennials, low-rise bottoms are making a comeback! However, it's important to remember that fashion trends should never dictate your personal style. If you're not...

I’ve been wanting to make this hack for some time now and I’m so glad I finally went for it! These are my hippie patchwork June Pants and I’m so...