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Sam's Arden Pants - Helen's Closet Blog

HelenOctober 20, 2022Arden Pants, MenswearLeave a Comment

Sam’s Arden Pants

Today I want to answer a question we’ve gotten about our Arden Pants pattern:  “Can I make Arden for my [husband, boyfriend, brother, partner, father, friend]?” The answer is yes! While … Read More

How to grade the Arden Pants between sizes

HelenApril 29, 2021Arden Pants, Fitting & Pattern Adjustments6 Comments

How to Grade Between Sizes on Pants with Slash or Slant Pockets.

Most of us don’t fall into one straight size for a pattern, and thankfully the beauty of sewing our own clothes is that we have the option to grade between sizes … Read More

How to Change the Rise on the Arden Pants Pattern

HelenApril 29, 2021Arden Pants, Fitting & Pattern Adjustments22 Comments

How to Lengthen or Shorten the Rise on Pants with Slash or Slant Pockets.

Whether you are tall, short, or prefer your waistline to sit somewhere else than an intended pattern design, changing the rise is a common and easy pants adjustment. Today we want … Read More

Jackson Tee and Arden Pants Sewing Patterns from Helen's Closet Patterns

HelenApril 8, 2021Arden Pants, Helen's Makes, Jackson Hacks, Jackson Tee and Pullover7 Comments

Arden Pants and Cropped Jackson Tee

Is Spring in the air where you live? I’ve been loving the longer days and seeing the crocuses come up. I have a gardening list that is a mile long and … Read More

Gilbert Top Washed Linen

HelenAugust 18, 2020Arden Pants, Gilbert Top, Helen's Makes19 Comments

Washed Linen Gilbert Top

Sometimes a fabric and a sewing pattern are a match made in heaven! We love working with this washed linen from Blackbird Fabrics and we especially love it for our Gilbert … Read More

How to sew an elastic waistband

HelenJune 25, 2020Arden Pants, Sewing Tutorials49 Comments

How to Sew and Topstitch an Elastic Waistband

Since the release of our latest pattern, the Arden Pants, I have been wanting to do a blog post about how to sew and topstitch an elastic waistband. There are so … Read More

Arden Pants Pattern Shorts Hack Helens Closet Patterns

HelenJune 17, 2020Arden Hacks, Arden Pants, Helen's Makes34 Comments

Arden Shorts Hack

Summer is right around the corner and I am committing to actually making myself some shorts BEFORE the hot weather hits. thankfully I already have the perfect pattern for the task: … Read More

Arden Pants in knit fabric

HelenMay 13, 2020Arden Hacks, Arden Pants, Helen's Makes11 Comments

Arden Sweatpants

I have been so blown away by the response to the Arden Pants pattern this week! Thank you SO MUCH for following along, commenting, and encouraging me with this pattern. I … Read More

Arden Pants by Helen's Closet Patterns

HelenMay 8, 2020Arden Pants, Pattern News27 Comments

Introducing the Arden Pants

We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our pattern collection, the Arden Pants! The Arden Pants are laid back & comfortable woven joggers. The perfect addition to any wardrobe! … Read More

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