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Are you ready to build your own custom wardrobe?

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 my 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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Hacked It: Sew Altered Style’s Misty Cami

by aaronicac | Jul 30, 2019 | Pattern Hacks

Sew Altered Style just came out with their first pattern, the Misty Cami. I tested it and loved it. So then I decided to hack it! See how to do it here.

DIY Preschool Girl Capsule Wardrobe

by aaronicac | Mar 21, 2019 | Capsule Wardrobe

I love a capsule wardrobe but always thought they were hard to build. After studying them for 3 years, I took a stab at a preschool girl capsule wardrobe.

DIY Plus Size Loungewear With Jalie

by aaronicac | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog Tour

Ready to upgrade your loungewear? I’ve got you covered with some plus size loungewear ideas to keep it fresh and sexy–DIY style!

Hello there!

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!