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It’s the one you have been waiting for! When we started Ashton August, I promised an Ashton jumpsuit hack, and I can’t think of a better way to finish off this … Read More

This has to be one of our most favourite Ashton hacks so far! Embroidery is such a creatively inspiring way to take a me-made garment up to the next level. Adding … Read More

It may be a bit of a stretch to call this one a ‘hack’, but I really wanted to include this as inspiration during Ashton August. Last month I attended a … Read More

We are continuing our Ashton August series with another guest post! Gillian from Crafting a Rainbow is here to share her Ashton dress with ruffled hem hack. Gillian is a creative … Read More

Welcome back to Ashton August! This week we have some really fun guest bloggers here to show you their Ashton hacks. First, we welcome Sue from A Colourful Canvas. Sue is … Read More

Welcome back to the Ashton August pattern hack series! This one is my go-to, easy-peasy dress hack. You really can’t go wrong with a gathered skirt attached to a well-fitting bodice, … Read More

This may be one of my favorite hacks yet on the Helen’s Closet blog. I just love how elegant a cross over or ‘tulip’ back top can be, but I have … Read More

One of the simplest ways to hack a pattern is to adjust the neckline. A garment will take on a whole new look if you give it a v-neck vs a … Read More

We are kicking off Ashton August with a very simple hack that gives the Ashton top a modern look. You may have tried the raw-hem jeans trend, but what about tops? … Read More