Helen's Closet

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...

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...

Hello everyone! Today we have Stephanie from @SewWithStephanie! Stephanie is here to show us how she made these two awesome Jackson Tee pattern hacks featuring a ruffled shoulder cap and...

The March Top and Dress is drafted with plenty of ease through the chest, and a full bust adjustment may not be necessary for cup sizes ranging from AA -...

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...

The design of the March Top and Dress is perfect for playing with contrasting fabrics, textures and patterns. Today I want to show you a few March design ideas for...

Today we are so excited to welcome Sara Kim of the Youtube channel Sewing Therapy for a March Top and Dress pattern sewalong! Sara is an educator and sewist here...

This jacket has been on my 'to make' list since this pattern was released in 2019. I sincerely wish I had made it sooner because—my goodness—what a fun sew this...

I just can’t get enough of the Ashton Top with sleeves since we released this handy expansion pack! We’ve hacked the butterfly sleeve view into a dress already (see here)...

You knew this was coming, right? Since the release of the Ashton Sleeve Expansion Pack, I have been itching to share some more Ashton hacks (this time with sleeves)!  ...

Hello there! I'm very excited to bring you another exciting pattern hack for the Pona Jacket - adding a lining! This transitional jacket pattern is unlined and features an extra-wide...

This week I have a super simple hack to share with you - how to add a waist tie or belt to your Pona Jacket! I love this little added...