Helen's Closet

Who doesn't want to sew a linen skirt in the summertime? This Donovan Skirt in washed linen from Blackbird Fabrics is such a lovely summer piece and will surely get...

We have reached the final part of our Donovan sewalong! Today, we will be learning how to assemble and insert the drawstring/waist tie. The drawstring is such a cute detail,...

Welcome back! Now that our waistband is attached to our skirt body, we're going to insert the elastic and topstitch the waistband. You can view all of our Donovan Sewalong...

Welcome back! We are in the home stretch now with the Donovan Skirt; the body of the skirt is finished, now we just have to finish sewing the waistband! You...

It's time to hem! Today, we will be hemming our Donovan Skirts. Luckily this step is easy peasy and you'll be done in no time! You can view all of...

Welcome back! Today, we are going to sew the side seams and side slits on the Donovan Skirt. If you are sewing View B, which is shorter and doesn't have...

Today, we are going to get the sewing started! The first step in sewing Donovan is assembling the slant pockets. Sewing slant pockets can seem intimidating, but really, they're easier...

Let's begin! You can view all of our Donovan Sewalong posts here. Before we get our sewing started, we have to cut out our fabric. Before you start cutting, ask...

I can't get enough of hacking the York Pinafore! This pattern is just so much fun to play around with and I still have loads of ideas for hacks. Today...

Welcome back! Today we will be continuing our homemade bias tape adventure with a tutorial on how to finish edges with a bias facing. If you want to learn how...

It's time for a confession- I used to find making bias tape terrifying. I thought it intimidating and difficult to master. Once you break it down into steps, though, it's...

Sewing patch pockets can be a little bit intimidating, especially if you're working with a knit fabric. You want your edges to be as clean and even as possible, which...