Helen's Closet

I love when fabric in my stash is perfectly suited to a new pattern, almost like it was awaiting its fate and the time has come for it to fulfil...

It was a busy week this week! I got to celebrate my 28th birthday with my friends and they got me gift certificates to my favourite little fabric shop (they...

Are you guys getting sick of me talking about my serger yet? It is really exciting to take my sewing to the next level and feel able to create quality...

The temperature hit 22 degrees celcius in Vancouver last week! That is 71.6 degrees fahrenheit for y'all. I spent last weekend cleaning off my balcony and planting my container garden....

It is interesting to see which patterns take off within the sewing community, some attaining something akin to household name status. For example, you could say you made an Archer...

Howdy makers! It has been a very exciting week for me because I just got my very own Serger! I went with the Juki MO654de and you can expect a...

Isn’t it fun when decades of fashion come back around? I love the 70’s vibe that is so popular right now and I have been wanting to sew some 70’s...

Apologies for skipping a Wednesday last week, I was sick with a cold and had to choose between finishing my Almada Robe so I could lounge around in it, or...

I look forward to Seamwork magazine each month, particularly because of the two patterns that are provided with each subscription. The magazine itself is free to read, so you if...

I've said it before and I will say it again - I love Grainline Studio Patterns. For me, it is a combination of great patterns that go well together and...

This is the first post in a new series on the blog! I am putting together some round-ups of favourite indie patterns to feature all the talented indie pattern designers...

News Waffle Patterns is quickly becoming Queen of the jackets with their latest pattern release, the Utility Jacket. I love this style and all those pockets! *swoon* I practically squeal...