The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

Historical Costuming, Part 2

Today, we're sharing part 2 of our deep dive into historical costuming! Our guest is AJ @confusedkittysewing - and AJ speaks about her experience getting into historical costuming, her sewing practice and collaborations, and her experience as an Asian costumer with Nicole. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: asiansewistcollective.com/episode-50-historical-costuming-part-2 

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Historical Costuming, Part 1

In this week's episode, we're deep diving into historical costuming! We're talking about what historical costuming is, inclusivity in the historical costuming community, historical Asian garments and more. 

Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-49-historical-costuming-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 

Modern Hanbok with Jeff @yang_cheon_shik

In this episode, we're chatting with Jeff van Damme (@yang_cheon_shik). Jeff is a daily traditional and Shin hanbok wearer, designer, collector and music director. We talk about wearing and creating hanbok, cultural identity and his experience as a transracial Korean adoptee. 

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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please visit our website: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-48-modern-hanbok-with-jeff-yang_cheon_shik/ 

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 Conversation About Upcycling

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.

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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 

Know Me Patterns with Ella & Gwen

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 

Ask Us Anything (Nicole visits Ada in Colorado!)

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  

Asian Sewist Collective Roundtable

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  

Pineapple Fabric (Piña)

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

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History of the Terno

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 

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Common Alterations

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