This is a versatile jacket pattern with four different collar and cuff variations. I chose to make the collarless version with cuffs. The pattern instructions are clear and comprehensive, plus there is a video tutorial available in French with English subtitles. I found it useful to play the video at half speed because it’s not easy trying to watch the demo and read subtitles at the same time.
I chose this pattern because it’s constructed of many separate fabric panels in the front and back bodice and the sleeve. In total, I cut out 25 pattern pieces across the main fabric, interfacing and lining. Tracing the pattern from the PDF onto pattern paper alone took a few days.
That said, I wanted a pattern with lots of pattern pieces because I had a variety of smaller pieces of fabric to use in the construction of this jacket. I pieced the jacket outer together from calico, corduroy, and an old tablecloth from my stash.
I liked that each notch is given a letter, which helps with matching when sewing seams. There were also some clever devices to help the lining fit and hang better within the jacket. There was just one step I could not get to grips with in either the written or video instructions; how to handle the top of the button placket. I decided to miss this step and managed to get the placket neatly aligned and secure without it.
I usually try to make a toile for a pattern I haven’t tried before, but I didn’t bother this time and just went by my measurements against the pattern chart (UK14 (42) and I’m 5’5’’) – the fit is true to size, and the length is great (mid-hip).
I didn’t use snaps; instead I used Kylie and The Machine Jacket buttons. They look fab, but because the button placket is quite narrow, I would probably go with snaps next time.
Overall, an excellent pattern for a biker-style jacket and a good one if you have fabric pieces in your stash you want to use up. It is a time-consuming make because with all the pattern pieces there are a lot of seams to sew and a lot of topstitching. It might be a while before I tackle this pattern again, but I would like to make the version with collar and cuffs.

I have now made four of these and love them all. You know that a garment is a hit when you wear it over and over and are waiting for it to come out of the wash. I have made the pattern in remnants of indian cotton and in ice-dyed viscose, mixing the designs on the bias tape and on the side panels. It uses very little fabric so is great for using up left fabric. The Ts have been great for traveling too, packing flat and weighing next to nothing.

I loved making these. The pattern is well presented, loads of clear photos on the instruction booklet and a brilliant video. Complicated construction but great result. I added belt loops and reduced the width and depth of back yoke which was easy. Contrast topstitching looks good. I'll definitely make these again and will try different leg shapes.

The pattern is fantastic! I'd describe myself as a confident beginner - this was the first time I had to make a zip fly and I was so surprised with how neat it turned out. The instructions were super clear (granted I only used the YouTube video as I'm more of a visual learner), and really helped to handhold me through this project.

As others commented, I found the original pattern to be far too wide legged for my personal taste. I reduced the pattern by 2cm on the seams and had to do some adjustments to the seat as my toile was too baggy. I've made this twice now and think it's still slightly baggy so will probably adjust the seat further for my 3rd make (which I'm already planning!).

Made these in a brown cotton drill fabric which gives it some nice structure.

First time user of M&M patterns & I was very pleased with how the notches & pattern pieces matched - including the waistband - as I constructed the trousers.

I used a sale fabric (a soft but easily middle weight twill) from Hobbycraft as I didn't want to make a toile.

Sizing: I'm barely 5ft 2ins these days & the finished trousers - with a half inch turned under hem - are full length on me; the twill was far too heavy to be a candidate for the rolled-up hems version. I studied the finished garment measurements & opted for a size 10 save for grading to a 12 for the waist (I graded from the outermost hip point). I knew my crotch curve measurement & again went with the size 10. I am over the moon with the excellent finished fit of these trousers. I rejigged the order of the zip insertion to before I stitched the legs together but I appreciate that doesn't work if you are still going to be making size adjustments. I opted to finish the inside waistband edge with a scrap of a pretty cotton rather than use the overlocker and used a hook & bar closure rather than a button.

This was my first ever jacket, and quite a challenge for me, but the instructions were so clear, and the hints so helpful that it all came together beautifully. The only change I made was to shorten the sleeves slightly, but I didn't cut the fabric off so I can fold them up if I want.

As a beginner with a few projects under their belt, this was so much fun and a little challenging! The part where you need to stitch in the ditch around the front and back were kind of difficult and I can see the stitches still, but I think once I give it a wash and fluff it a little, it’ll look great!

I bought some fabulous cotton poplin on a trip to Finland. As it is a very crisp fabric with no drape I needed a pattern with a simple straight cut to show it off. I opted for the paper pattern which came nicely presented, printed on good quality paper and the multi coloured sizes made tracing easy. My skills are fairly basic but the instructions were clear and easy to follow, after reading the reviews on this site I sewed the in before sewing the side seams, which made things a lot easier. I omitted the top stitching as I thought it would get a bit lost on the pattern.
The only thing I’d do differently would be to only add interfacing to the top collar as interfacing the top and bottom made the collar a bit bulkier than I’d have liked.

Such a lovely pattern to follow, so many great ways to edit, love the video tutorial! Always recommend.

This is a great bag - I have used it every day since I made it. Excellent instructions too!

I made this bag for a friend as a birthday present and she was delighted! I used a bag of wool scraps from Fabworks with some bits of leather from there as well. It went together very well - could not be more pleased!

This is a gorgeous pattern for toddlers. My grandson looks amazing in them. Good instructions too. Love them!

I am fortunate enough to live in British Columbia, and to have visited Ucluelet (after which I assume these shorts were named). It's a beautiful part of the world.

This is the first time I have made a pattern from Helen's Closet. As an experienced sewist, I wasn't sure what to expect from this designer, but boy, was I very pleasantly surprised!

Everything fit together beautifully, and the finished result looks pretty darn great. Although I did manage to squeeze into these, they are technically one size too small for me; they are in a parcel right now, headed to my daughter, so the shorts aren't modelled.

I only have two small suggestions to make: the instructions mention that for sizes 0 - 8, you will have to unpack part of a tacking line holding the pocket to the shorts' front. I made the size 10, so didn't think I would have to pick out the stitches, but I did; second, once the pocket bag has been folded in on itself, you are supposed to finish the bottom edge of the pocket bag, but by that point, you have already been instructed to sew the pocket to the edge of the shorts' front.

These are minor points only, and are for a heads up only, not really a complaint.

I used some beautiful linen in my stash from Emma One Sock in Philadelphia.

I hope my daughter loves these and that they fit just right. I had previously made her the Bamberton shorts, but the legs were too wide at the bottom (kind of flared) and the crotch turned out to be too deep, so they had a hanging/pulling feelingnfor her.

These should hit the bullseye!

My first time making a skirt and I'm quite the beginner. I did make a few small mistakes, but it turned out amazing anyway! I followed the YouTube video along with the printed instructions and it all came together in about 3 days for me.

I would say this pattern was more complicated than expected as my brain doesn't do jigsaws but worth the effort and made a lovely bag out of an old curtain switch book fabric.