Helen's Closet

As many of you know, I am completely taken with sewing knits since my first knit success, the Sallie Dress. I wanted to keep my excitement going this week by...

News: Maddie is giving away her new Sierra Bra pattern! I instantly fell in love with this pattern when she posted her first version, and I was SO excited about...

I am so excited to have finally made a knit garment AND to get to share it on Heather’s Blog, Closet Case Files. Head on over there to check out...

For the past few months I have been developing a PDF book bag pattern to share with you guys! Scheduled for release on November 23rd, it will be just in...

News: I officially announced the Granger Book Bag Pattern yesterday, and the feedback so far has been wonderful. Thanks to everyone for their support and excitement for my first pattern....

From the moment I saw this dress I knew it was going to be a perfect fit for me. I absolutely adore shirtdresses and this one is so beautifully designed...

News Grainline Studios released their new pattern, the Lark Tee! Seamwork Magazine has put the Oslo sweater on sale this month for $1! Grab yours before this offer ends. Sewaholic...

Ohhhhh man, this dress. I was really stoked to make the Bonnel, after seeing so many cute ones pop up over the summer! It is a relatively easy pattern with...

Happy September Everybody! I don't know about you guys, but since it feels as though the summer came to a screeching halt here in Vancouver when the rainstorm started over...

Fall might be my favourite season for fashion. Sure, it doesn't have the relief of Spring or the bright colours of Summer, but it certainly makes up for it with...

I have been fortunate in my life to have been encouraged to read. My parents read tons of books to my sister and I when we were little and my...

Happy Wednesday folks! I hope you are all enjoying the last few weeks of summer - I can't believe how fast it has gone by! I think the fact that...