I’m so excited to welcome my mom to the blog today to show off some of her recent Helen’s Closet makes! I may have twisted her arm just a little bit … Read More
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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
