Heather Lou

Hi there! I'm Heather Lou, founder of Closet Core Patterns and Core Fabrics. Sewing is my life and my passion, and I care deeply about making beautiful clothes that last. Loves: french seams and thread basting. Loathes: pinking shears and seam ripping.

Sienna Maker Jacket // Sewing pattern by Closet Core Patterns

Introducing the Sienna Maker Jacket in sizes 0-30!

How to add an invisible zipper to the Pietra Pants // Closet Core Patterns

How to Add an Invisible Zipper to the Pietra Pants

Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory in black cupro // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

Another Zadie Jumpsuit - This Time in Black Cupro!

Flora Dress from By Hand London | White cotton eyelet | Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

The Most Innocent Dress Ever: The Flora Dress in White Eyelet

Gibson Girl Blouse from Folkwear Patterns | Lace Insertion technique | Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

Sewing Victorian: The Gibson Girl Blouse from Folkwear Patterns

Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

My Zadie Jumpsuit

Heather's Capsule Rome Collection

The Design Story Behind the Rome Collection

Introducing the Rome Pattern Collection + Our New Beginner Sewing Workshop

Sierra Jumpsuit in yellow linen by Papercut Patterns // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

A Jumpsuit You Can See From Space: the Sierra Jumpsuit from Papercut Patterns

Oversized Sleeve Top TPC1 by Trend Patterns // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

A Tale of Two Sleeves: Adrienne Blouse + Trend Patterns Oversized Sleeve Top

A Jasika Blazer for ME!

Beatrice Dress Form Review // Closet Core Patterns

The Best Personal Dress Form EVER: Reviewing the Beatrice Dress Form

Jasika Blazer Pattern by Closet Core Patterns

How to fit a Tailored jacket or Blazer // Fit adjustments for the Jasika Blazer

Supplies for tailoring a blazer // Closet Core Patterns

Sourcing Interfacing and Supplies for the Jasika Blazer

Tailoring fabrics - best fabric for making a blazer // Closet Core Patterns

Sourcing Fabric for Your Jasika Blazer

Jasika Blazer Pattern by Closet Core Patterns

Introducing the Jasika Blazer Pattern + Our New Online Tailoring Course

The Bathrobe of Dreams: Lahja Dressing Gown with Robert Kaufman Taos Flannel

Strathcona Sweater from Good Night Day // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

More Chunky Knit Sweaters: the Strathcona from Good Night Day

Carolyn Pajamas in Robert Kaufman Mammoth flannel // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

Coziest PJS Ever: Carolyn Pajamas in Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel

Crushed velvet wrap dress // vintage Butterick 5119 // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

Dripping in Crushed Velvet // The Ultimate Holiday Wrap Dress

Trefann Sweater from Good Night Day // Hand knit by Closet Core Patterns using Malabrigo Rasta yarn in Ochre

Chunky Sweaters For the Win: Trefann Sweater by Good Night Day

Skiff hat pattern from Brooklyn Tweed // Hand knit by Closet Core Patterns

Warmin' the Noggin: Skiff Hat from Brooklyn Tweed

Oslo Coat by Tessuti Patterns in Pendleton Wool // handmade by Closet Core Patterns

How to Make the Warmest Coat Ever: Interlining with Thinsulate

Oslo Coat by Tessuti Patterns in Pendleton Wool // handmade by Closet Core Patterns

A Coat for the Ages: My Pendleton Wool Oslo Coat

Sew Frosting: My Velvet Amy Jumpsuit

Charlie Caftan pattern hack - Shift dress in wide wale corduroy // by Closet Core Patterns

Charlie Caftan hack: A Corduroy Shift Dress

Maker & Sewist necklaces from Closet Core Patterns

The Story Behind our New Sewist and Maker Necklaces

Best irons for serious sewing // Our Pressing station at Closet Core Patterns

Our Pressing Station & the Best Iron for Serious Sewing

Easy Pattern Hacking: My Tapered Leg Jenny Overalls

Disco Diva halloween costume // Closet Core Patterns

Have a Very Disco Halloween

Cropped Carolyn Pajama top in striped linen (inspired by Everlane) // Handmade by Closet Core Patterns

Hacking a Notched Collar Shirt from our Carolyn PJs

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