Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! It really feels like autumn here in Vancouver these days and I am loving the cool, crisp air and the gorgeous colours on the trees. … Read More
Refashioned York Pinafore
Happy October! I’m back with another fun York Pinafore project to share with you all! This pattern is the gift that keeps on giving, and I am so glad that many … Read More
Ashton Hack: Jumpsuit
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
Ashton Hack: Embroidered Shoulders
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
Ashton Hack: Block Print Fabric
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
Ashton Hack: Colourblocking with Scraps
Hello friends! I (Chloe) am really excited to share my contribution to Ashton August– my colourblocked Ashton Top! You can grab the Ashton Top this month for 20% off using the code ASHTONAUGUST. I … Read More
Ashton Hack: Ashton Dress with a Ruffled Hem
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
Ashton Hack: Dress
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
Ashton Hack: Gathered Waist Dress
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
Ashton Hack: Tulip Back
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
