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Founded in 2006 as an Etsy shop, The Regal Needle rapidly grew from a part-time hobby to a full-time business. In 2024, Ms Suluh made the difficult decision to close the custom pageant sash side of her business to rebrand and focus on more creative outlets. Her new work can be seen at The Bora Room.

Who is The Regal Needle? The creative force behind the crown is Giovannina Suluh. Ms Suluh started creating when she was a child. From the time she was old enough to hold a needle and thread, she learned the skills of sewing and more. She began by outfitting her dolls with wardrobes and accessories. While in high school, Ms Suluh was blessed with the opportunity to study under one of Atlanta’s renowned designers and fashion educators. There, she learned techniques used by couture houses which she still uses today.

After high school, Ms Suluh chose to major in theatre. There she studied set design and worked on costumes for productions at Belmont University’s “Little Theatre”. As a new parent, Ms Suluh sewed extensively for her three children. By the time her kids went to school, she had built the Regal Needle into a successful business and her custom designs had won several awards.

With clients from the US to Canada and around the globe, she has created sashes with the same love that she creates custom pageant wear and costumes. While pageant directors make up the bulk of Nina’s clients, commissioned works are the heart of The Regal Needle. From Communion dresses to pageant wear and beyond, Nina approaches every project as if it were being crafted for royalty.