Helen's Closet

I'd like to say thanks for all the outpouring of support and encouragement on my 1 year blogging anniversary yesterday. You are all such amazing, creative, people and it means...

This blog has completely changed my life. Over the past year I feel I have grown so much, made hundreds of new friends all over the world, and discovered what...

Nothing beats the heat like a gorgeous, flowy dress, right? This is by far my new favourite thing to throw on. Comfortable and chic, who could ask for more? This...

Like many other Vancouverites, I ride my bike to work. It’s a quick 15 minute ride, and there is an awesome bike route close to my apartment! I ride alongside...

I have been eyeing the Saltspring dress for some time now, so when Caroline shared a camisole hack it was just the push I needed to invest in this pattern....

One of my favorite things about summer is, of course, being outside! I love biking & walking as well as baseball, frisbee, or just picnicking in the park. Cute summer...

Welcome to June, makers! It is crazy how quickly me-made-may flew by. I had visions of wearing everything I made in the past year, but of course that didn't happen....

What is a Larnari, you ask? Well, when a pattern and another pattern love each other very much...you get the idea. In this case, the Lark Tee and the Inari...

Would you like to pattern test for Helen’s Closet? I am thrilled to be ready for testers of my first apparel pattern, I need your help making sure it is...

A little selfless sewing here on the blog today, and my mother has graciously allowed me to snap her picture in her new Mila Shirt! Sure, it is hard to...

It's been a busy week! So many great pattern releases and makes. I love seeing all the fun and flirty prints being used for spring, I just can't resist a...