Helen's Closet

Happy December, makers! This is the final month of the year and it has got me thinking about my 2017 sewing goals and things like the #2017makenine challenge. I didn't...

Well, it is that time of year folks! It has been raining for what feels like 2 weeks straight and I am stuck inside my poorly lit apartment for my...

Happy Wednesday, makers! I hope you all scored some great deals this past Black Friday weekend! I picked up a few patterns I have had on my list for a...

This week on Love to Sew, Caroline and I dive deep into patterns with tips for organizing, storing, and collecting sewing patterns. If you haven't listened yet, you can head...

Nothing gets the sew-jo going like planning out projects! As a very visual learner, I perform best when I can see plans and ideas in a visual format. It is...

Happy Wednesday, Makers! There are just a few days left before Black Friday and I’m sure some of you may have plans to do a little sewing shopping this weekend....

The Lander Pant is my favorite pattern to be released this fall and I am so happy for Kelli from True Bias. Kelli recently made the jump to paper patterns...

Happy Wednesday! I want to thank all of the bloggers and pattern designers who have contacted me to give me their information about their blogs and companies. In almost all...

This week on the Love to Sew Podcast, Caroline and I are sharing our experience trying out a capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a miniature wardrobe pulled from your...

News (left to right) Seamwork released the Sadie Sweater and the Melody Trousers. Hey June Handmade re-released the Union St. Tee. Community Events Do you have a TNT pattern that...

Happy November, makers! Can you believe it? Hallowe'en has come and gone and it is officially cold here in Vancouver! I had a bit of a wardrobe crisis this week,...

I am a little hesitant to share this refashion because it is VERY simple and I don't want to be presenting this coat as my own make since I only...