Welcome To The Needle & The Belle - A Plus Size Sewists Lounge

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Are you ready to build your own custom wardrobe with The Needle And The Belle?

Four years ago I took my wardrobe into my own hands and I haven’t looked back since. And now I’m working to share more about my journey in plus-size sewing with you. Join The Needle And The Belle newsletter list and keep up with what’s hot in sewing.

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Hi there! I’m a plus-sized sewist dedicated to creating a super dope wardrobe for my family and I one piece at a time.

Pattern Tests

Pattern testing has really gotten me sewing way more than I would have. Check out some of my recent pieces that I’ve tested here!

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Pattern Hacks

Sure, following directions is cool but you know what’s even better? Hacking a pattern to be something unique and that fits your style!

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Fabric Love

I didn’t know this until after I really got into sewing but buying fabric is a separate hobby! Here I share some of my faves and lessons.

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#SMS2020 Sewing The Dionne Duster: Choosing Fabric

by aaronicac | Nov 10, 2020 | Fabric Loving, Sew My Style, Sewing With Knits

It’s time for me to lead another month for the #SMS2020! I’m super excited about this sew which is the Dionne Duster. First up, fabrics.

Sewing With Intention

by aaronicac | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

I remember when I started back sewing a little over 4 years ago. I was so excited to find all this fabric and patterns in places that I had no idea they existed. And then I started testing. I felt like I was a cool kid in one of the coolest clubs ever. But now? Now...

Freebie Alert: Helen’s Closet Luna Tank

by aaronicac | Sep 3, 2020 | National Sewing Month, Sewing With Knits

Helen’s Closet just released a size-inclusive freebie called the Luna Tank and it.is.everything!

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My name is Aaronica and I'm the sewist behind The Needle and the Belle. I started sewing when I was 13 and then fell back in love with sewing through PDF patterns. I now document my pieces I make here!