Helen's Closet

Happy October, makers! We have been having the most gorgeous weather here in Vancouver the past week, so I am taking advantage of the sunshine and going for walks in...

Every once in a while a fabric pops up in my inbox that causes me to abandon all other project plans and make something completely unexpected. This banana print was...

Happy Wednesday, makers! First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who snapped up my patterns during the sale last week, I really appreciate it! Please take advantage of...

So many of you have picked up the Blackwood Cardigan since its release last march and I am so pleased with the response to it over the past 6 months....

It is absolutely humbling to see the hundreds of Blackwoods out there in the world now, and I never tire of getting tagged in new posts on Instagram! You can...

Happy Wednesday, makers! This week I am working hard on my next pattern as well as some upcoming fall projects! I will be participating in the Refashioners 2017, so I've...

I have been wanting to make this hack since the Blackwood Cardigan was released last spring, so I am so glad that I've finally had the chance to do it!...

Hello, makers! I hope you are all having a great week and are enjoying the last days of summer! I can feel the weather cooling down now here in Vancouver...

It is a particularly happy Wednesday today, makers! Today marks the 100th Wednesday Weekly roundup! Its been just about 2 years since I started the Wednesday weekly back in 2o15...

Happy Wednesday! This week I am feeling super jazzed about the podcast and my upcoming pattern projects! I am also totally feeling like I am ready for some cooler fall...

When I first heard that the Sewcialist August challenge was to pay tribute to a fellow sewist, I knew that I wanted to join in! Trouble is, I follow so...

Happy Wednesday! I hope you are all having a great last few weeks of summer! I am really enjoying these nice sunny days while getting loads done for the upcoming...