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ABOUT HELEN'S CLOSET PATTERNS
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Helen’s Closet Patterns is passionate about creating thoughtful, well-designed and timeless sewing patterns. Sew your dream wardrobe using our patterns and follow along on our blog and social media for pattern hacks, wardrobe inspiration and sewing tips!
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We have been creating wearable & modern designs for the home sewist since 2016. We started as a sewing blog in 2015 and our blog is still a huge part of what we do. We love sharing resources, promoting fellow designers, and inspiring others with our pattern hacks and DIY projects.
WHAT MAKES HELEN'S CLOSET PATTERNS SPECIAL?
We believe strongly that fashion and style is for everybody and every body. Our patterns include sizes 0-30 and offer cup sizing when applicable.
Helen’s Closet Patterns also offers some of the best pattern instructions in the sewing world! Not only will you be confident while using our patterns, you will learn things along the way to help you level up your sewing.
We offer several free patterns so you can take our designs for a spin and see for yourself!
OUR BESTSELLERS
GIVING BACK
Helen’s Closet donates 5% of our profit to a rotating list of non-profits that support our values. We believe in giving back to our community and recognize how incredibly privileged we are to do what we do. We love being able to make a difference with our sewing.
THE HELEN'S CLOSET TEAM
MEET HELEN
Hi! I’m Helen Wilkinson, the founder of Helen’s Closet Patterns. I live in Courtenay, BC, Canada with my partner, Sam. We love cooking good food, playing board games with friends, and exploring outdoors. Oh, and I LOVE sewing.
I have always been head over heels about clothes, costumes, fashion, and fabric. I learned to sew at a very young age and it has been a part of my life ever since! It seems only fitting that I have found myself working in the sewing world. I have a background in design, specifically graphic design and web design. I started designing sewing patterns when I stumbled upon the online sewing community and completely fell in love.
I could not imagine a better craft to build my business around or a more fulfilling role to play. I am currently focused on creating sewing patterns that work for all shapes and sizes and making sure Helen’s Closet Patterns is helping our community build strong bonds and continue to grow. I am also exploring quilt pattern design over at Cedar Quilt Co.
You can get to know me more by listening to the Love to Sew Podcast!
MEET SAM
Sam is Helen’s partner and biggest fan!
He handles all the customer support for Helen's Closet and takes photos of Helen's makes. Sam has been championing Helen and her patterns since day one and is always willing to lend a hand (or a shoulder to cry on).
Sam is also an avid maker, primarily working in miniature painting and 3D printing. He is passionate about board games, horror movies, and is an avid history buff. You can see Sam’s work over on instagram @resin.troll.
Thank you, Sam!
WHAT WE'RE UP TO
Follow along with us on Instagram!
ON THE BLOG
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Funnel Neck Dawson
I’ve got one more Dawson hack to share to round out this Dawson Top celebration week! This pattern already comes with three neckline options, but why not add a fourth,...
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Sleeveless Dawson
I’m continuing our Dawson Top celebration week with another simple hack for this pattern! Have you ever thought about making Dawson sleeveless? I certainly have! I’ve been wanting to try...
Quilt Patterns
CEDAR QUILT CO.
Helen is equally passionate about sewing clothing and quilts. Do you love to quilt, too? Check out our sister pattern company, Cedar Quilt Co.
Cedar Quilt Co. offers PDF quilt patterns inspired by nature & craft. Modern design with a touch of tradition, you'll love our patterns for their unique style and excellent instructions. Featured here is our popular Whale’s Tail quilt.
Join Helen on her quilting adventures!
On the Podcast
LOVE TO SEW PODCAST
Do you love to make your own clothes or want to learn how? Hosts Helen and Caroline engage with the global sewing community and encourage listeners to create their dream wardrobe by sewing their own clothes! Guest interviews explore the online sewing world and running a small business in the slow fashion industry.
Helen and Caroline chat about the feelings that come along with making your own clothing for your body, their top sewing tips and advice, and do deep-dives into specific sewing techniques and fabrics.
With over 275 episodes to choose from, the Love To Sew podcast is ready to be your new sewing obsession.
Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of Love to Sew!
