Helen's Closet

We’re thrilled to introduce not one, but TWO new patterns to the Helen’s Closet collection! The Nelson Pants and the Slocan Tank are now available in the shop. Nelson and...

She’s back back back again! Laurie is here to share her second Wildwood Vest with you all (see the first one here). She wanted a shorter vest so she could...

Today I want to demonstrate how to take a classic fitting t-shirt pattern like the Jackson Tee and Pullover and make some simple changes to it to alter the fit...

Whenever I make a project, I always like to keep the leftovers. I can see endless possibilities for patchwork projects using pretty much any scraps! The ones that get used...

Happy New Year! I’m really excited to see what 2024 brings over here at Helen’s Closet. We’ve got lots of fun patterns in the works and I will also be...

I love using my sewing skills to whip up something festive this time of year! Sometimes it’s fancy and sometimes it’s simple, either way, I enjoy having an excuse to...

Laurie is back again to share one of her recent Helen’s Closet makes - the Wildwood Vest! Wildwood is our quilted jacket and vest pattern that can be made in...

Thank you so much for the warm reception to the Brooks Jeans pattern! I am so excited to see all of your makes. We obviously had denim in mind for...

One of the questions that came up when we were working on the Arbutus Robe was: Does this pattern work as a coat? I’m excited to share the answer with...

Thank you so much for the warm reception to our latest pattern, the Arbutus Robe! I’m so glad that folks are excited to sew this pattern for themselves and their...

I hope you’re feeling ready to get cozy because we’ve got a new pattern in the shop this week—introducing the Arbutus Robe! This sewing pattern is perfect for making yourself...

I’m thrilled to welcome my mother in law, Laurie, back to the blog this week! Laurie made a Pona Jacket from melton wool and it is GORGEOUS! I love this...