Refashioners 2017 - Suits You October 30, 2017Helen Wilkinson I am a little hesitant to share this refashion because it is VERY simple and I don't want to be presenting this coat as my own make since I only...
Sleeveless Appleton Wrap Dress October 23, 2017Helen Wilkinson Since interviewing Jenny on the Love to Sew Podcast I knew I needed to give Cashmerette Patterns a try, and what better place to start than with her first pattern,...
Tencel Twill Lupin Jacket October 16, 2017Helen Wilkinson This pattern has been sitting in my pattern stash for about a year and I am so excited to finally have sewn it up! This is the Lupin Jacket from...
Flannel Underlined Hampton Jean Jacket October 09, 2017Helen Wilkinson When Alina asked me if I wanted to join in the Hampton Jean Jacket tour I had to say yes! I have mentioned wanting to make this project on the...
Banana Pajamas October 02, 2017Helen Wilkinson Every once in a while a fabric pops up in my inbox that causes me to abandon all other project plans and make something completely unexpected. This banana print was...
How to Sew Cuffs with Thumbholes : A Blackwood Cardigan Hack September 22, 2017Helen Wilkinson So many of you have picked up the Blackwood Cardigan since its release last march and I am so pleased with the response to it over the past 6 months....
How To Sew a Split Hem Blackwood Cardigan September 19, 2017Helen Wilkinson I have been wanting to make this hack since the Blackwood Cardigan was released last spring, so I am so glad that I've finally had the chance to do it!...
Sewcialist Tribute to Katie August 29, 2017Helen Wilkinson When I first heard that the Sewcialist August challenge was to pay tribute to a fellow sewist, I knew that I wanted to join in! Trouble is, I follow so...
Dressing Robe Hack: Short Cover-up August 14, 2017Helen Wilkinson I have a simple Dressing Robe hack to share with you today! This pattern was primarily designed to be worn as an indoor dressing robe, but I have found it...
Floral Acton Dress August 07, 2017Helen Wilkinson I picked up this piece of rayon challis at Fabric By Designer in Toronto when I was there last month. I have been meaning to make the winged version of...
Dressing Robe Dress Tutorial July 31, 2017Helen Wilkinson I have been pleasantly surprised at how versatile the Dressing Robe is during my pattern development phase. I have experimented with dresses, cover-ups, jackets, and tops. I love when patterns...
Pattern Mashup: White Linen Button Up July 17, 2017Helen Wilkinson Ever since I discovered Style Bee, I have been obsessed with Lee’s simple and classic look. It’s not a sewing blog, but I love how she pairs neutrals and elevates...