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
Ashton Top Hack: Low Back
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
Ashton Top Hack: Frayed Hem
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
Hack the Winslow Culottes
Now that the Winslow Culottes have been re-released in our updated size range (0-30), we wanted to round up some of our favourite Winslow hacks! There are so many fun ways … Read More
York Pinafore Hack: Snap Front
I can’t get enough of hacking the York Pinafore! This pattern is just so much fun to play around with and I still have loads of ideas for hacks. Today I … Read More
Hack Your York Pinafore
Now that the new York Pinafore is out in the more inclusive size range (0-30), we wanted to round up some of our favourite ways to hack it! In addition to … Read More
Winslow Culottes Dress Hack
Can culottes really become a dress? Yes! pants are just skirts with crotch curves, and a dress is just a skirt with a bodice on top! OK, maybe that is a … Read More
York Pinafore Hack: Tiered Gathered Skirt
This next York Pinafore hack is a combination of the last two variations I shared, the gathered waist and the spaghetti straps. I have to say that this version brings me so … Read More
York Pinafore Hack: Spaghetti Straps
This next York Pinafore hack is an exciting take on this pattern with spaghetti straps, a midi-length, and side slits. I like to combine a few hack ideas into one so … Read More
York Pinafore Hack: Gathered Waist
Welcome to the first post in the York Pinafore Hack series! I am so excited to show you some ways to modify this pattern and make it your own. If you … Read More
