Nicole Smith is an author, editor, and crafter currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally a Texan, she can usually be found wandering about Brooklyn with her headphones on or trying to practice her banjo while concocting things edible or crafty in her Flatbush apartment. After moving to the Big Apple, Nicole worked for several magazine publications including Seventeen, Teen People, Cutting Edge, and Adorn. Her work has also been featured in several publications including Adorn, Knit.1, BUST and several other books and magazines.

Nicole currently designs clothing, jewelry, accessories and sewing patterns, in between working as the contributing editor for STITCH magazine. Previously, she was the Lead Editor for SewStylish and Threads magazines. She also teaches workshops, private lessons and classes at her studio and 3rd Ward in Brooklyn. For more information on classes and workshops, click here.

Nicole’s newest book, Skirt-A-Day (tentative title) is due out in 2012 with Lark Books. Her other titles include Dorm Decor (Chronicle Books) with Theresa Gonzalez, which is available now. Her first book entitled Fashion DIY, which she co-authored with Carrie Blaydes, is also available now and features 30 ways to craft your own style.