Jasika Nicole

bhm

coming out a little later

first person

I Didn’t Know How to Be Poor, Black, Biracial, AND Queer; So I Wasn’t

“I wasn’t in denial, I had just become extremely successful at compartmentalizing difficult emotions that I had no idea what to do with.”

Jasika Nicole —

Aug 9, 2016

101s

crafts & diy projects

Sew You Want to Learn to Sew: Fabric, Patterns, and Resources, Oh My!

What kind of fabric should you use? Where do you get it? What about a pattern? Get all your answers here!

Jasika Nicole —

Feb 4, 2016

#affiliatemarketing

101s

crafts & diy projects

Sew You Want to Learn to Sew: All About Sewing Machines

Ready to start sewing? You’re gonna need one of these — let’s figure out what you should be looking for.

Jasika Nicole —

Feb 1, 2016

holiday gift guide

christmas

I Reclaimed Christmas With DIY Gifting: Here’s 6 Ways You Can Too

“As an adult, when I was presented with the option of creating my own Christmas traditions with my partner, my instinct was to completely ignore the holiday altogether… I also…

Jasika Nicole —

Nov 10, 2015

Jasika Nicole

personal essay

crafts & diy projects

Yes, I Made It: Slow Fashion and Making My Own Clothes Changed My Life

Sewing began as a creative outlet for me, an activity that married my love for theatre with my love for DIY, but it has since progressed into a more nuanced…

Jasika Nicole —

Oct 21, 2015