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Nicole Smith, Brooklyn, NY, UScontributor
For more on me, visit my blog at: http://www.StyleSchematic.com
Originally a Texan, I can usually be found wandering around Brooklyn or practicing my banjo while concocting things edible or crafty in my Flatbush apartment. After moving to the Big Apple, I had the lovely pleasure of working for several publications including Seventeen, Teen People, Cutting Edge, and Adorn. My work has also been featured in several publications including Adorn, Knit.1, BUST and many other books and magazines.
I guess you can say that I'm an omni-crafter, but I mostly dig sewing and pattern making. I currently design clothing, jewelry, accessories and sewing patterns, while working as an editor for STITCH magazine. Previously I was the lead editor for SewStylish and the Associate Editor for Threads . I also teach workshops, private lessons and classes at 3rdWard in Brooklyn.
craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, home decorating, jewelry making, quilting, restyle, sewing
my personal website:
http://www.StyleSchematic.com
Gender: Female
Member Since: 05/06/2008
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Re: Zipper Tape Necklace
Hi all,
posted: 1:42 pm on April 21stI personally love the necklace and have worn it out before. I'm currently working on making a smaller-scale one for myself to wear more often. While at the photoshoot, the stylist actually tried to buy the necklace from me and while I was out in Brooklyn, I had numerous people ask where they could find one.
Moral of the story here is that everyone has their own personal style, and while the necklace may not be mainstream, some people love it. -Nicole
Re: And the Winner of the Winter Color Contest is...
Congrats MusicDiva! Great job.
posted: 4:16 pm on February 23rdRe: The Pleated Sling shoulderbag/purse in Amy Butlers Belle
Love the burlap strapping!
posted: 4:15 pm on February 23rdRe: And the Winner of the Make it Pink Challenge is...
Way to go Pamela!
posted: 3:49 pm on November 11thRe: How to Embroider a Basic T-shirt Dress
The t-shirt dress was from American Apparel.
posted: 6:12 pm on September 17thRe: SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge Official Rules
You can upload several photos of your creation to your post along with your inspiration post. And you can enter as many times as you want!
posted: 6:11 pm on September 17thRe: How to Make Knitted Converse Baby Booties
aww. Thanks! This pattern was surpringly quick to complete, especially since it was my first project. I'd love to see what you guys come up with, too!
posted: 1:59 pm on September 8thRe: How to Make a Faux Zebra Rug
Wall hanging is a great idea!
posted: 11:36 pm on August 31stRe: What are you sewing for fall?
This month I've made nothing but gifts! I have grand plans though to start my fall coat after Labor Day. I got inspired by one of the patterns we did with Pattern Review for Threads, and I can't wait to start it, complete with a wool interlining!
posted: 9:33 am on August 26thRe: Project Runway, Episode 1 Recap
Are you suggesting that handstands are counter productive? Perhaps I should stop doing all those gymnastics in my cubicle.
posted: 5:04 pm on August 21stRe: SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge Official Rules
You can use any pattern you like. Just be sure to include a photo of your designer inspiration and describe how you made it your own.
posted: 11:46 am on August 14thRe: How to sew an exposed zipper
TFaps: Anna Mazur added a center-front seam in the pattern. To see how she did it, visit the tutorial here:
posted: 2:18 pm on July 30thhttp://www.craftstylish.com/item/49862/add-a-center-front-seam-to-a-pattern
Tessy: The pattern is available on simplicity.com
Re: How to sew an exposed zipper
Hi Shehog,
posted: 1:45 pm on July 22ndFor Anna's garment, she put in the zipper before she faced the dress. After the zipper was sewn in, she sewed the facing to the top edge of the dress, folded the seam allowance under along the facing's zipper edge and hand stitched it in place.
Re: How to Make an Argyle Fleece Throw
Hi floweringfig--
posted: 12:29 pm on June 22ndI meant 6 strands of floss, meaning all 6 threads that make up one skein of floss.
Re: How to Make an Argyle Fleece Throw
Yes. Cut out the diamonds from the cream fleece, creating a reverse applique of diamonds in the goldenrod fleece.
posted: 9:08 pm on June 18thRe: How to Make an Argyle Fleece Throw
Thanks, Gertie! This is actually one of the projects that I kept after the book was done. It hardly ever leaves my couch!
posted: 1:12 pm on June 17thRe: Spinning a Yarn: An Evening of Crafty Stories at The Lion Brand Studio, NYC
See you there!
posted: 4:08 pm on June 2ndRe: You Could Win Our SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest!
Of course!
posted: 5:00 pm on June 1stRe: How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
is that a t-shirt with a Corgi on it I see!?!!?
posted: 4:21 pm on August 25th