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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It’s National Sewing Month 2020!!!

by aaronicac | Sep 1, 2020 | National Sewing Month

This is probably my first year being legit excited about National Sewing Month! I'm not sure what changed between this year and previous years but I'm completely committed to making this National Sewing Month my best yet. Maybe because of Covid and we don't have much...

#SMStyle 2020: The Reed Trousers Failure

by aaronicac | Aug 2, 2020 | Sew My Style, Sewing With Wovens

I didn't want to lie and make it seem like my Reed Trousers were a success. They were not and I have A LOT of feelings surrounding this. This was my first month and time leading the Sew My Style Challenge and I was really excited. When I was asked to lead, I had all...

#SMS2020: Choosing Fabric For The Reed Trousers

by aaronicac | Jul 10, 2020 | Sew My Style

I’ve never made men’s trousers before but I’m kicking off July with Sew My Style with the Reed Trousers. But first, I’ve got to choose some fabric!

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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!

Holiday Gift Guide For Sewists You Love

Don’t forget about your crafty loved ones this season. Celebrate them and their love of creation with these items from the holiday gift guide for sewists!