Helen's Closet

Thanks so much to all of you who signed up to receive the Granger Book Bag Pattern! I am really excited about doing the sewalong and showing you how this...

This week has been a total whirlwind for me, but I was able to get the Granger Book Bag released on schedule! It is available for free if you are...

I am thrilled to be sharing my very first pattern with you today - the Granger Book Bag! The bag is free for my newsletter subscribers, and it's not too...

You guys, the Davie Dress by Sewaholic Patterns is serious business. It is one of the most flattering, comfortable, and versatile garments I have made to date, and I'm kicking...

Has anyone else thought about moving back their sewing plans by one season? It seems funny that fashion is designed and shown months and months in advance of the next...

One week to go! I can’t believe how fast the last two months have flown by. I am very excited to share the Granger Book Bag Pattern with you next...

It's no secret that I am a Grainline Studio fan, their patterns fit me really well and are very wearable. I love that they all go well together so it...

Hello fellow sewing enthusiasts! I am currently at home sick with a cold but I do have my new knitting practice to keep me creating. I'm not terribly good at...

I’ve been eyeing the grid pant motif on Pinterest lately, it's an interesting take on a classic suit pant. Of course I went in the complete opposite direction with mine...

What?! It's November?! Seriously, how did this happen? One second I'm wearing a light cardigan to work and the next I'm layering sweater upon sweater just to leave the house...

This week I’m delighted to bring you a menswear special! Two Negroni shirts modelled by my dear friend and sewing buddy (who is also his own person and so much...

Happy hump day makers! One of the reasons I decided to do this post on Wednesday is that I find the mid-week slump can be so difficult to get through...