Introducing Cassidy & June June 05, 2023Helen Wilkinson It’s launch day!! I’m beyond excited to announce not one, but TWO new patterns in the Helen’s Closet collection. Introducing the Cassidy Wrap Top and the June Pants and Shorts...
Yanta Overalls for Sam April 03, 2023Helen Wilkinson One of the questions we get often about our Yanta Overalls pattern is “Can I make these for my ?” I’ve been wanting to make Sam a pair of Yantas...
Fleece Wildwood Vest March 24, 2023Helen Wilkinson One of the questions we got during the Wildwood Jacket and Vest launch was: Can I make Wildwood in fleece or line it with sherpa? You know I love sewing...
Sewing the Wildwood Jacket with No Bias Binding March 17, 2023Helen Wilkinson I played around a lot when I was designing Wildwood. Quilted garments are often finished with bias binding and I toyed with the idea of eliminating the bias in favour...
Sewing a Dart on the Wildwood Jacket and Vest March 03, 2023Helen Wilkinson In the previous blog post we showed you how to add a dart to your Wildwood Jacket and Vest. But Wildwood is a quilted garment so how do you sew...
How to Add a Dart to Wildwood (FBA) March 03, 2023Helen Wilkinson The Wildwood Jacket and Vest pattern does not have chest darts as it is designed to be gender inclusive. It is drafted to fit a variety of body types. When...
Making the Wildwood Jacket and Vest Reversible March 02, 2023Helen Wilkinson One of the things we played around with a lot when we were developing Wildwood was trying to make it a reversible jacket. As is, the cool overlapping seam construction...
Introducing the Wildwood Jacket and Vest February 28, 2023Helen Wilkinson I’m thrilled to announce the newest Helen’s Closet pattern - the Wildwood Jacket and Vest! This quilted pattern marries my new-found love of quilting with my love for garment design...
Pink Plaid Cameron Button Up February 13, 2023Helen Wilkinson I’ve got another new Cameron to share with you today in honour of our Cameron anniversary week! We launched the Cameron Button Up one year ago and I have made...
Plaid Cameron for Sam February 10, 2023Helen Wilkinson We’ve got some fun new makes to share during our Cameron anniversary this week, like this button up shirt for Sam! In case you missed it, Cameron has been out...
Checkerboard Brooks Jeans February 03, 2023Helen Wilkinson I’ve been tackling my WIP (work in progress) pile over the past month, trying to clear out some older projects to make way for new things in 2023. I made...
Lengthened Jackson Hoodie Hack January 16, 2023Helen Wilkinson Happy new year! This is my first make of 2023 and I am so pleased with it. I lengthened our Jackson Pullover into a cozy dress (or maybe a sack?)....