Helen's Closet

I can’t wait for you to meet the latest pattern in my collection, the Avery Leggings! This pattern has been in the works for some time now, as I am...

Happy Wednesday, makers! I am feeling so good this week after the Blackwood got chosen as one of the top patterns of 2017 on pattern review! Thank you to everyone...

Guess what!? I’m an aunt! My sister Tracy gave birth to a little baby girl and they are both very happy and healthy. The little nugget doesn't have a name...

Happy Wednesday! I am happy to announce that Sam and I have booked a vacation at the end of March and I am starting my vacation sewing early! It is...

One of my goals for 2018 is to make some more clothes for my partner, Sam. There is an Instagram hashtag, #menswearmakenine, where I have pledged to try to accomplish...

Happy Wednesday, Makers! I am really feeling the love this week since my post about my SMYLY story last week on the blog and the podcast episode this week on...

I have been wanting to share this make with you since December! This is the Kalle tunic from the Closet Case Patterns Kalle shirtdress pattern. I have loved this pattern...

Happy Wednesday, makers! I am feeling so good this week because I have been following the Yoga with Adriene TRUE yoga challenge! I haven't missed a day yet and I...

Sewing Makes You Love Yourself. When I read the name of this challenge, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Organized by Athina Kakou, Lisa Kish, and...

Happy New Year, makers! It is so nice to be on the other side of the holiday season (it was fun, but let’s be honest, it’s nice to be back...

Happy New Year! Making sewing goals for the new year is so much fun, I love thinking about what I want to make and getting inspired by projects like #sewmystyle...

I love reflecting. As a type A planner, I get caught up in what's coming next and what my future holds. I struggle sometimes to appreciate moments when I'm in...