Helen's Closet

These pants almost need no introduction at this point, they practically speak for themselves! These are the Winslow Culottes View D, a pattern by me that will be released next...

Hello makers! I love weeks like this, so much goodness to share! I am beyond excited about sewing swimwear for my summer vacation. Do you have a favourite swimsuit pattern?...

Don’t you just love summer rain? The smell of a dry heat extinguished, you can practically hear the plants breath a sigh of relief. I like to walk in the...

I know what you are thinking…’what is up with the culottes trend?’ I gave this length of culottes the side-eye for quite some time before giving them a try. The...

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....