We had some red gingham fabric leftover from our recent Lawrence Skirt Hack and I was feeling inspired to make a matching crop top. I think the Barbie movie may have … Read More
How to sew an inseam pocket (with FREE download)
We all know that pockets are great. Having pockets in our garments is a continuous struggle when it comes to RTW, but for those of us who sew it is an … Read More
How to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on the Cassidy Wrap Top
The Cassidy Wrap Top comes with two cup size ranges: B-cup (sizes 0-22) and D-cup (sizes 12-34). Both size ranges were drafted based on their own blocks and have an overlap … Read More
Sewing a Dart on the Wildwood Jacket and Vest
In the previous blog post we showed you how to add a dart to your Wildwood Jacket and Vest. But Wildwood is a quilted garment so how do you sew a … Read More
How to Add a Dart to Wildwood (FBA)
The Wildwood Jacket and Vest pattern does not have chest darts as it is designed to be gender inclusive. It is drafted to fit a variety of body types. When sewing … Read More
How to Sew a Zipper Fly
In case you missed it, we just launched our new jeans pattern, the Brooks Jeans! We are so excited to finally have a jeans pattern in our collection. You can check … Read More
Alternative Yanta Back Construction
The Y-shaped back of the Yanta Overalls can be tricky to sew, but the good news is that there is more than one way to do it! One thing I love … Read More
How to Sew a Sleeve Placket
It’s no secret that the instructions in a Helen’s Closet pattern are some of the best around, and the Cameron Button Up is no exception. There are over 6 (SIX!) pages … Read More
How to Sew a Flat Felled Seam
Did you know that the Cameron Button Up includes instructions for four different seam finishes? Whether you prefer overlocking, french seams, or want to sew something more traditional like a flat … Read More
How to Add a Dart to the Cameron Button Up (FBA)
The Cameron Button Up pattern is dartless and has generous wearing ease. It is drafted to fit a variety of body types. When sewing for a bust, the pattern fits an … Read More
