Some sewing patterns have proven themselves to be so good that they pretty much become viral. Case in point – the Paola Workwear Jacket pattern by the Fabrics-Store. A quick …
Elise Montecastro
Elise Montecastro
Elise is a photo stylist + pattern designer born in LA and currently residing in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. When she's not obsessing over all things sewing and DIY, she enjoys cooking for her baby girl and being her husband's muse for his film photographs. You can find her sewing all the things on Instagram @midnightseaming.
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As a sewist, you’ve probably heard the term “deadstock” circulating in fashion and sewing circles, but it’s not just another buzzword—it’s the coveted material for DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious designers …
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Last fall, my family and I relocated to a small rural town south of Phoenix, Arizona—a stark contrast to our previous urban lifestyle just minutes from downtown LA. One of …
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You know that one well-worn, probably damaged-beyond-repair item in your closet you bought off the rack ages ago that you still hold on to because you just love the way …
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I’ve been on the hunt for 100% cotton poplin fabric for the last several months and I had no clue Fabrics-Store had a whole range sitting pretty on the site. …
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Around early April of this year, I was ruminating over what to make for my daughter to wear for my wedding that was to take place in May. It was …
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Slowly I’ve started to spill out bits and pieces of my wedding and dress sewing journey on my social media – things like location (San Francisco!) and potential fabric choice …
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I loved the style and ease of the Abbey Pattern collection so much that I had to do a part 2. This time around, I sewed up the capris in …
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A couple weeks ago, my family and I took a quick trip to San Francisco to visit friends and pre-plan our wedding, which will take place inside the awe-inspiring San …
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If you have little ones and are in the market for beautiful fabrics to sew up heirloom pieces, RUN, DON’T WALK, to grab a couple yards of the new 100% …
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Matching button-down shirt and shorts sets have been dominating my inspo files since early spring, but I had yet to make one because I just couldn’t pin down the perfect …
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The Riva is a beautifully drafted pattern collection that consists of a button-down shirt with either a long sleeve or sleeveless option and high-waist trousers with a shorts option. As …





