Helen's Closet

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DIY Compression Leggings – Review of the Avery Leggings pattern by Helen's Closet

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DIY Compression Leggings – Review of the Avery Leggings pattern by Helen's Closet

Today I'm really excited to share a new make with you. These compression leggings have been on my to-sew list for my upcoming trip to Copenhagen and I've finished them just in time. The pattern is the Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet and it's amazing. I’ve made a few pairs of leggings before, using a pattern I drafted myself and the Virginia Leggings pattern. They are really fun and easy to sew. And they make great wardrobe staples. The Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet is an upgrade from the basic leggings pattern. It features a two-piece waistband and a gusset making it more similar to athletic wear. I especially love the high waisted option and that the gusset provides more comfort and ease of movement.

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DIY Long Everyday Cardigan

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DIY Long Everyday Cardigan

Today is going to be a short post because I already posted about this pattern a couple months ago but I couldn't resist sharing this make because it quickly became one of my favorite wardrobe workhorses. I wear a cardigan almost everyday and the Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet fits my cardigan needs perfectly. 

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My DIY Travel Outfit – Neenah Dress and Blackwood Cardigan

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My DIY Travel Outfit – Neenah Dress and Blackwood Cardigan

As any proper sewist does before a big trip, I’ve been sewing up a storm. I’m leaving for in Japan in just a few days and excited is an understatement. This will be my first trip to Japan (and Asia!) and I’ll be reuniting with two dear friends. My packing list has been in the works for months and one of the most important components is the travel outfit. The flight is loooooong and comfort is important to me so everything I wear has got to have some stretch in it. But, I also don’t want to wear a sweatsuit so the knit dress is my travel garment of choice.

Are looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? 🎃 Last year, I created a tutorial for this tote with contrast handles, with cute ghost and bat embroideries. 🧵 I used a thrifted curtain for the body of the bag and fat quarters for the handles. Th
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Do you like to make your garments look as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside? It’s a simple yet super satisfying way to make your everyday clothes feel special. So, today, I have Five Luxury Seam Finishes to share with you. 🧵
Happy October! 🍁 This month's featured pattern is the Nita Wrap Skirt, a fitted skirt for woven fabrics with a dramatic angled front. The pattern includes three lengths and three closure options. The design features waist darts, a built in front fac
This weekend on my Substack Sewing With Numbers, I posted the second and final tutorial for how to draft a Funnel Neck Pullover. 🥳 The design is inspired by the classic L.L.Bean fleece pullover. In part one, we drafted the body and sleeves. And in
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