Helen's Closet

I love the annual Top 5 hosted by Gillian at Crafting a Rainbow. It is so much fun to see everyone’s pics and to take a moment to reflect on...

Howdy, makers! I hope you are all in full Holiday swing! I have had a few too many cookies and cocktails over the past week, but it has been totally...

It was surprising how many large scraps I had when I organized my stash a couple weeks ago. There have been times when I’ve loved a fabric so much I’ve...

I come from a family of makers. This has always been a point of pride for me and something that has given me many joyful experiences in my life. I...

Hi there, makers! I would like to start this week's round-up with an addendum from last week. I made a mistake in the weekly #61, and I feel terrible about...

Ahhh, the holiday dress. You want something festive that still allows you to eat ALL THE THINGS. Enter, the Papercut Patterns Sway dress. This dress offers a nice fit in...

Happy end of the month, makers! I can't believe how quickly November flew by, can you? It has been a great month and I am already beginning to reflect back...

Does your fabric stash ever bring you more anxiety than joy? This happens to me more than I would care to admit. I LOVE textiles and have a definite problem...

Happy Wednesday, makers! Are you all getting excited for black Friday sewing sales?! I know I am :) I have already seen a few open up and I expect many...

Is there anything more satisfying then conquering a new sewing challenge? I don’t know about you, but when I tackle a project that involves techniques or fabrics that I have...

News (clockwise from top left) Alina Sewing & Design Co. released the Panama Tee Dress. Cashmerette released the Turner Dress, a cute fit and flare for knits! Check out this...

I have been excitedly waiting to share this make you all for quite some time! Back in the spring, I pattern tested this dress for Emily from In The Folds....