The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

h+h Americas Trade Show Recap

Cohost Nicole reports back on her experience at the h+h Americas 2025, hosted from May 7-9 at the Donald E. Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Listen to her and Ada discuss exactly what a trade show is, what Nicole learned, and who she met at this large and wonderful fiber and textile arts industry event.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-66-hh-americas-trade-show-recap/

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History of the Sewing Machine

Do you know where your sewing machine is from? Ada and Nicole discuss their machines, the evolution of the sewing machine, and how design and manufacturing spread from Japan throughout Asia.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-65-history-of-the-sewing-machine/

 

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 Farewell to Joann

Joann Fabrics is officially closing! Even if you are not a shopper, Joann Fabrics has been a staple in the American sewing community since 1943. Nicole and Ada share their reflections and visit a couple store to say goodbye.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-64-a-farewell-to-joann/

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 

Falling Out of Love with Sewing

Nicole and Ada check in about what's been going on in their lives, what happens when your sewjo is low, and ideas for falling back in love with sewing.

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-63-falling-out-of-love-with-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 

Textile Exhibits in Singapore and Bangkok

Ada recaps her trip to Southeast Asia and provides recommendations for textile exhibits:

In Singapore, Batik Nyonyas is on view at the Peranakan Museum until August 31, 2025. 

In Bangkok, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles houses 2 exhibits on royal textiles and "Decades of Style", an overview of Queen Sirikit's fashion diplomacy and promotion of Thai textiles. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-62-textile-exhibits-in-singapore-and-bangkok/ 

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