Disclaimer: I tested this pattern but my opinions are always my own (unless you want to buy me a house somewhere tropical, pay off my debt, and give me a yearly allowance of 300K then you can definitely have my opinion). The Sew House 7 Free Range Slacks have been out for a while, but … More Sew House 7 Free Range Slacks and Handmade Christmas projects
Hello everyone! It’s been a minute. I’ve gotten some really wonderful messages from people asking if I am okay. I’m okay. It’s been a tough month and a bit for me with spiking health issues. This time of the year is bad for me in terms of allergies and migraines. My top two allergens are … More Muna and Broad Sculthorpe Pants with Bonus Yanta Overalls
Before I chat about the Blackwood Cardigan, check out the Same Pattern Different Bodies post for the Muna and Broad Glebe pants on the Curvy Sewing Collective. I forgot to mention it in my last post when I talked about the Glebe pants. I want to make another pair and then you’ll see a full … More Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
Hi everyone! I recently redid my website. It’s not 100% finished but getting there and unless you look back in my archives, you can’t really tell the unfinished bits. When I went through all my past posts, it turns out that I didn’t share everything I made in 2019. I know it’s February now but … More Round up of unposted projects from 2019
Hot on the tail of my last post is my Helen’s Closet York Pinafore! I made view B with the kangaroo pocket. I did some grading between sizes. 22 at the shoulders. 26 at the bust. 28 at the hips. I’m wearing it with my Adrienne blouse. The fabric I used was a poly twill … More Helen’s Closet York Pinafore
I Can Make That Podcast Interview Check out the latest episode of the I Can Make That Podcast featuring me! Andie! That’s me! I was excited when Katy reached out to me for an interview. It was a great opportunity to talk sewing, plus size sewing, chronic illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, @chronicallysewn, geek culture, improv and … More I’m on a Podcast and my Helen’s Closet Donovan skirt
Hello Readers. It’s been a while since I posted here. September was a tough month for me mentally and physically. At the end of August, I went to Victoria BC for their Fringe Festival, where my husband was showing his solo play, Personal Demon Hunter. We walked a lot in Victoria and I experienced a … More Helen’s Closet Yanta Overalls
Edit: I forgot my TL:DR review for the Winslow Culottes. D’oh. Added at the bottom now. Another edit: After a request, here is the Full Butt Adjustment I follow for pants (at the time I followed a different tutorial, but I find this one is better). I didn’t lengthen the waist area for the Winslow Culottes … More Helen’s Closet Winslow Culottes and M6754
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