Helen's Closet

Are you participating in the #sewtogetherforsummer challenge? We are all making shirtdresses to wear during the warm summer months. You can use any shirtdress pattern and any fabric - check...

Happy Fashion Revolution week, makers! I am taking some time this week to think about my fashion habits and their impact on the world. How can I improve my sewing...

Happy Wednesday! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing long weekend for Easter! I spent a sunny afternoon replanting my container garden wearing shorts. SHORTS! It was so...

This post has been on my ‘to blog’ list for so long!! I finished this make back in January, and I was feeling that it was too cold-weather specific for...

Happy Wednesday, makers! It has been a very eventful week so far! The company I work for got acquired this week and our small team of 7 is joining forces...

I have always been totally smitten with making outerwear. Back in 2014 when I first fell down the rabbit hole of indie patterns, I was obsessed with the Minoru Jacket...

Happy Wednesday! I am feeling much better this week and my sew-jo is back in full swing. I got it flowing again after cutting out my m6696 pattern that I...

Hi, makers! Welcome to the final post in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! Today we will be finishing up with the bands of the cardigan. In case you missed it, we...

Today I have a little post on sewing knit cuffs. The Blackwood Cardigan has knit cuffs and it is my favourite finish for this style of garment. You get a...

There are two ways to sew in a sleeve. You can use the classic set-in sleeve method where the sleeve is sewn first and then set into the armhole. This...

Stabilizing the shoulder seams in your knit projects can make a big difference in the longevity of your handmade garments. Shoulder seams are prone to stretching and sagging as time...

Happy Wednesday! I have been a little under the weather for the past week, so I have not been sewing much. I always start to feel bad when I haven't...