Helen's Closet

Three years ago I launched my little home on the web here at helenscloset.ca and it has completely changed my life (not an overstatement, I promise). I knew right from...

This next York Pinafore hack is an exciting take on this pattern with spaghetti straps, a midi-length, and side slits. I like to combine a few hack ideas into one...

Welcome to the first post in the York Pinafore Hack series! I am so excited to show you some ways to modify this pattern and make it your own. If...

Happy Wednesday! I am on a mission this week to make myself a pair of shorts before we take a little holiday to Hornby Island here in BC with my...

This week we are diving in deep into swimwear over on the Love to Sew Podcast! I hope you go check out the episode because it is full of awesome...

Happy Wednesday! I am glad to be back sharing all the amazing things that are happening in the community right now. I missed a couple weeks when I was on...

It is the final day of the Dressing Robe sewalong! We are going to sew the back ties onto the robe and hem it. I hope you have enjoyed following...

Today we are looking at the exposed seam method for finishing the front band of your Dressing Robe. If you prefer an enclosed seam method for your front band, you...

Today we are covering the intermediate method for finishing the Dressing Robe front band. This method results in a fully enclosed seam on the inside of the robe. Tomorrow we...

Today we will finish the cuffs using an exposed seam method. If you prefer all hidden seams, you can check out that method here. Both methods work and it really...

We are back to finish the cuffs today! I will be walking you through the hidden seam method and tomorrow we will look at the exposed seam method. Either works...

Are you ready to put your Dressing Robe together? We will be doing a lot of steps today, only because in order to finish the pockets, we have to get...