Community Model Highlight: Delaney March 17, 2026Helen Wilkinson We are really excited to have partnered with several amazing makers in our community for the launch of the Holmes Dress! These community models are going to help us showcase the...
Community Model Highlight: Basma March 15, 2026Helen Wilkinson We are really excited to have partnered with several amazing makers in our community for the launch of the Holmes Dress! These community models are going to help us showcase the...
Community Model Highlight: Shirley March 13, 2026Helen Wilkinson We are really excited to have partnered with several amazing makers in our community for the launch of the Holmes Dress! These community models are going to help us showcase...
Ashton Hack: Tie-Front Top August 26, 2025Helen Wilkinson Who am I? Hello! My name is Lexi (she/they). I technically learned how to sew from my Nonna when I was 12 years old, but in true Italian grandparent fashion,...
Where to Buy Buttons Online July 09, 2025Helen Wilkinson We asked our followers to tell us their favourite online button retailers, and you delivered! We'd love to add your favourite online button shop to the list! Email us at...
Laurie's Reynolds Dress July 02, 2024Helen Wilkinson Laurie is back on the blog this week to share her most recent make—this gorgeous rayon Reynolds Dress! Laurie is a big fan of Reynolds and this is her third...
Tracy's Wildwood Jacket February 29, 2024Helen Wilkinson I’m excited to welcome my sister, Tracy, back to the blog! It’s been ages since she’s been featured here on Helen’s Closet (last time was way back when she was...
Laurie's Wildwood Vest #2 February 09, 2024Helen Wilkinson She’s back back back again! Laurie is here to share her second Wildwood Vest with you all (see the first one here). She wanted a shorter vest so she could...
Laurie's Wildwood Vest December 01, 2023Helen Wilkinson Laurie is back again to share one of her recent Helen’s Closet makes - the Wildwood Vest! Wildwood is our quilted jacket and vest pattern that can be made in...
Laurie's Wool Pona Jacket October 27, 2023Helen Wilkinson I’m thrilled to welcome my mother in law, Laurie, back to the blog this week! Laurie made a Pona Jacket from melton wool and it is GORGEOUS! I love this...
Wildwood Tie-Front Vest Hack September 26, 2023Helen Wilkinson One of my favourite things about sewing is the ability to make garments your own. Choosing the fabrics, making alterations, and ultimately styling each piece just the way you like...
Lawrence Top & Dress Sewalong with Sew Me Sunshine September 08, 2023Helen Wilkinson Today on the blog we want to welcome Lisa of Sew Me Sunshine with a Lawrence Dress sewalong video! Sew Me Sunshine is a UK-based online fabric shop that...