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THE NEEDLE AND THE BELLE
A Plus Size Sewists Lounge
“No one should ever feel like they have to shrink to fit in anywhere: situations, relationships and certainly not clothes.”
aaronica b. cole
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I’ve been sewing since I was 13 and have learned a lot over the years. From sewing for my body when it was standard sizing to now plus-size to my children and menswear, I’ve got great experience. If you’re looking for someone to help to inspire your audience to create, I’m your girl.
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Free Holiday Sewing Patterns
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is when the sewing pattern brands release their 12 days of Christmas patterns. These are free holiday sewing patterns designed to help make gift-giving easier on the pockets while being able to craft something useful...
2024/2025 Fall & Winter New Plus-Size Indie Patterns
Yes, I'm tardy for the pattern party this season but that's ok because the temperatures are *just* starting to drop where I am so I feel like I'm right on time to drop the new 2024-2025 fall and winter plus-size indie patterns. There was a pretty abysmal commercial...
Styled By DOPEamine 7-Day Challenge
Whenever I'm asked about my style, how I define it, etc, I'm typically at a loss for words. Not that I don't think that I look good in what I'm wearing--I do--but I've never considered myself particularly stylish because I allow what feels good to guide my outfit...
