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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Easy 5-Minute Cloth Mask Tutorial

by aaronicac | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know that the CDC has recently recommended that people leave the house with facial coverings. While there are a bunch of people that are still doubting the effectiveness of a cloth mask, it’s one of the recommendations that the CDC...

I’m Speaking At The GA Pinners Conference!!!

by aaronicac | Mar 5, 2020 | Featured

The GA Pinners Conference is right around the corner and guess who's presenting?!!? That's right!!! I am!!! I'm super excited to have been selected to have a session. In fact, I'm super nervous to be surrounded by a bunch of talented crafters but I'm kicking my...

I'm A 2020 Sew My Style (SMS) Leader!

by aaronicac | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

This year I’m challenging myself to the year long sewing challenge for the 2020 Sew My Style (SMS). Oh, and did I mention I’m a leader?

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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!