Welcome to The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast. The Asian Sewist Collective is a group of people of Asian descent who sew! We live in different cities around the world and represent different Asian cultures and ethnicities. In this podcast, we’ll be exploring the intersection of our identities and our shared sewing practice. Join us for guest interviews, deep dives on history and culture, and interesting discussions.
In this episode, we're talking about batik and batik fabric. We explore the history of this fabric dyeing technique and its availability today.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-24-batik/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, Nicole and Ada share what they've been up to while the podcast has been off the air for the past few months. We also share a sneak peek at what the team has been working on for Season 3, and what you can expect.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-23-were-back-for-season-3/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
Surprise! To close out the year, we're back with a mailbag episode. In this episode, we're sharing all of the listener feedback we received this year and some of our thoughts about where the podcast is headed next. We are so grateful for everyone who has listened to seasons 1 & 2 of the Asian Sewist Collective podcast and we're excited to return in 2022 with plenty of new content.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-22-season-2-mailbag/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we talk to Indianapolis-based designer and sewing blogger Macy Camile. Macy (@macycamile) identifies as Filipino-American and specializes in sewing special occasionwear, she shares her sewing story and tips for working with tulle and other delicate fabrics. Macy's gowns and other makes can be seen on her website: macycamile.com
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-21-sewing-special-occasionwear-with-macy-camile/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we talk to Nics Asawasudakorn, designer and founder of the petite show fashion brand Lovanie. Nics is originally from Thailand and currently based out of Seattle, and a sewist herself.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-20-slow-fashion-intergenerational-sewing-with-nics-asawasudsakorn/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we learn about the history of the sari, how draping styles have changed over time and its cultural significance. We also invite 2 guests to share their perspectives: Ceci Chalasani (@thesecretsewist) and Gowri Paary (@bypaary).
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-19-history-of-the-sari/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we're talking to fiber artist, designer and small batch studio owner Joy Mao. We discuss how she learned to sew in college, her experience as an artist in residence at The W.O.W. Project in Manhattan's Chinatown, and her journey from hobbyist to full-time designer and small batch studio owner.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-18-interview-with-joy-mao/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we're talking about imposter syndrome. We define the term, talk about how it shows up in our sewing practices and discuss how our identities intersect with imposter syndrome.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-17-imposter-syndrome-in-sewing/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we're talking to Sandeep Sandhu, founder of Sister Mintaka. We talk about Sandeep's Indian heritage, her experience learning to sew in the UK and learn more about how she started and built an impactful fabric shop.
Sister Mintaka is a UK-based online fabric shop that carries a unique range of fabrics. Learn more about Sister Mintaka and shop their range at sistermintaka.com. Follow @SisterMintaka on Instagram for shop updates and @SandeepBeep for Sandeep's personal updates.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-16-building-an-impactful-fabric-shop-with-sandeep-sandhu-of-sister-mintaka/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Wiese from Workroom Social. Jennifer identifies as Asian and Taiwanese American, and in our discussion, she shares about her experience being a mixed American running a sewing business.
Workroom Social is a sewing studio based in Brooklyn, New York that provides sewing classes and events to teach people how to sew clothes that fit their individual styles and unique body shapes and sizes. One of the big events Jennifer throws every year is Camp Workroom Social, a sleepaway camp for adults who like to sew! Follow Workroom Social on Instagram @workroomsocial and check out Jennifer’s YouTube Channel: Workroom Social TV. You can visit Jennifer’s website at workroomsocial.com to shop her fabric line and learn more about Camp Workroom Social, her online class Sewing Patterns Mastered & other upcoming classes and events.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-15-running-a-sewing-studio-with-jennifer-wiese-of-workroom-social/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
