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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
A Conversation About Upcycling
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
We're back for Season 5! Join Ada and Nicole in a conversation about upcycling, upcycling practices within Asian cultures and the greater diaspora, and our experiences (and yours!) with upcycling.
Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-47-a-conversation-about-upcycling/
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
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Know Me Patterns with Ella & Gwen
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
We celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) in May by hosting an Instagram Live chat with Know Me Patterns Designers & past podcast guests Ella Clausen (@handmademillennial) and Gwen Heng (@gwenstella.made). If you missed the live, listen along in this episode! Or re-watch our full conversation over on our Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-46-know-me-patterns-with-ella-gwen/
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
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Ask Us Anything (Nicole visits Ada in Colorado!)
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
After 2 years of podcasting together, our co-hosts finally met in person when Nicole visited Ada in Colorado a few weeks ago. So in this episode, enjoy a fun chat where Ada and Nicole answer questions from past guests, listeners and Asian Sewist Collective team members.
For show notes, links and a transcript visit: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-45-ask-us-anything-nicole-visits-ada-in-colorado/
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
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Asian Sewist Collective Roundtable
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
It's our season finale! Over the past 40+ episodes, you've gotten to know Ada, Nicole and our guests - so this week, we thought we'd introduce the rest of our podcast team. We're talking about sewing, crafting, and fashion in this roundtable episode.
For show notes and a transcript, please see: asiansewistcollective.com/episode-44-asian-sewist-collective-roundtable/
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
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Pineapple Fabric (Piña)
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
We're back with another fabric deep dive! This week we're focusing on pineapple fabric, or piña, a traditional Philippine fiber. We'll talk about how this textile is woven, its uses and where to find it today.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-43-pineapple-fabric
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
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
History of the Terno
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
This week, we're talking about the history of the terno, the national dress of the Philippines. The terno is personal to Nicole and her Philippine heritage, and we're taking the time to do a deep dive on the history and evolution of the garment together.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-42-history-of-the-terno
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
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Common Alterations
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In this week's episode, we asked our team for their most commonly made alterations and tips for altering sewing patterns. We talk about our personal experience altering patterns and our experience with RTW & handmade clothing.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-41-common-alterations/
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
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Projector Sewing with Gowri Paary
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In this week's episode, we're giving you an overview of projector sewing and chat with Gowri about her projector sewing practice. We weigh the pros & cons and talk about the realities of projectors vs. paper patterns. Learn more about Gowri and follow her @bypaary on Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-40-projector-sewing-with-gowri-paary
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
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Lunar Zodiac Quilt with Berene Campbell and Wendy Chow
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
To wrap up Lunar New Year celebrations, we chatted with Berene Campbell (@happysewlucky / happysewlucky.com) and Wendy Chow (@the.weekendquilter / the-weekendquilter.com) about their collaboration, together with Kathy Looi (@kathylooi55), on the Lunar Zodiac Quilt. A portion of sales from the Lunar Zodiac Quilt benefitted Asian community organizations in Vancouver and New York City.
To purchase Wendy's new book, The Quilted Home Handbook, visit her website or check out our Bookshop collection.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, please visit: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-39-lunar-zodiac-quilt-with-berene-campbell-and-wendy-chow/
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
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Jo of @FiveSpicePower
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this week's episode, we chat with Jo, better known as @FiveSpicePower on Instagram and the designer behind Inside Voices Labels (insidevoiceslabels.com), about all things identity, style and sewing.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-38-jo-of-fivespicepower
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