The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

Capsule Sewing

Ada and Nicole have been busy traveling this summer - so we thought it would be a great time to sit down and chat about capsule wardrobes, sewing capsule wardrobes and travel wardrobes in general. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-61-capsule-sewing/ 

Sewing for Good with Sue-Ching Lascelles (@suechinglascelles)

In this month's episode, we're chatting with Sue-Ching Lascelles (@suechinglascelles), multidisciplinary artist and founder of the Close to My Heart Project.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-60-sewing-for-good-with-sue-ching-lascelles-suechinglascelles/ 

Cosplay with Cindy (@CationDesigns)

In this month's episode, we're celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month! We chatted with our researcher Cindy Chan (@CationDesigns) to talk about cosplay basics and her experience cosplaying. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: 

https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-59-cosplay-with-cindy-cationdesignsepisode-59/ 

LA Fashion District

This month, we’re bringing you a throwback episode. We spoke with producer Mariko Abe (@marikoabecreative and @theunicornhoax on Instagram), about hers and Ada’s trip to the LA Fashion District last year.

This episode was originally recorded on June 25, 2023 on Instagram Live. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-58-la-fashion-district/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Shopping for Sewing

Recent shopping experience led Ada and Nicole to ponder just what is it about sales that gets them going. Plus, feedback from our last episode.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-57-shopping-for-sewing/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Vacation Fabric Hauls & A Podcast Update

We're back! Well, sort of. In this episode, we're sharing a few podcast updates and talking about what you can expect from us in 2024. We also talk a lot about Ada and Nicole's respective holiday trips and fabric hauls.  

Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see:

https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-56-vacation-fabric-hauls-a-podcast-update/

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Quilting Through the Ages - Part 2

We're ending season 5 with the second part of our Quilting Through the Ages episode! In this episode, we focus on popular quilts throughout the ages, ranging from the Young family's quilts made in the late 1800s to the AIDS Memorial Quilt and quilts made by Rohingya women refugees. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: 
https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-55-quilting-through-the-ages-part-2/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Quilting Through The Ages - Part 1

In this week's episode, we're taking you through the history of quilting. We talk about what a quilt is, techniques used in quilting, common types of quilts and the history of quilting - and how its evolved and changed over time. We wrap up this episode by looking into quilting in Asian cultures and traditions.

Next week, we'll end season 5 (and kick off the new year!) with a focus on popular quilts throughout the ages.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-54-quilting-through-the-ages-part-1/  

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

A Chat with Man Yee Woo

In this week's episode, we're chatting with Man Yee Woo (@manyee.woo). Man Yee was a 2022 finalist on the Great British Sewing Bee, and we talked about her time on the show, what she learned from the experience, how she got started sewing and her favorite makes & indie pattern recommendations. 

Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/53-a-chat-with-man-yee-woo/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective 

Wedding Sewing

In this week's episode, we're talking about wedding garments and wedding sewing. And for more in-depth sewing talk, we're joined by Collective team members Shilyn (@ShilynSews) and Esther (@EstherMakesAdventures) who share a bit more about their own wedding sewing. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-52-wedding-sewing/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective