The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

We're back for season 4! To kick off the season, we're taking a short break from sewing to talk to about knitting with knitting pattern designer Tina Tse & her best friend Priya. Follow Tina at @tina.say.knits and tinatseknits.com and follow Priya at @pizzaveri - and follow their new podcast, Between Two Skeins!

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-36-knitting-with-tina-and-priya

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    

This week, special guest co-host and Asian Sewist Collective team member Sareena Granger (@dresslikeanonion) joins Ada to talk responsible costuming ahead of Halloween.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-35-a-halloween-mini-episode/

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 week's episode, we're using This Long Thread, a book by Jen Hewett, to guide our discussion.

Jen is a printmaker, surface designer, teacher and author. In addition to designing and selling her own products, Jen also licenses her work to fabric manufacturers and large retailers. In the press for her first book, Print, Pattern, Sew, Jen talked about growing up mixed race - her dad is black and her mom is Filipina, and Jen's experience as a woman of color in the crafting world informed the creation of This Long Thread. Learn more about Jen at jenhewett.com or @jenhewett on Instagram.

In this episode, we'll use the questions Jen asked for This Long Thread to ask you, our community, about your experiences in the sewing and fiber arts world.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-34-this-long-thread/ 

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 week's episode, Ada and Nicole discuss gatekeeping in sewing and share some experiences from the Collective.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-33-gatekeeping-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 week’s episode, we wrap up our discussion on vintage sewing machines. We talk about repairing, restoring and buying vintage machines with our producer and special guest, Esther (@esthermakesadventures).

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-32-vintage-sewing-machines-part-2/ 

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 week’s episode, we dive into the world of vintage sewing machines. We talk about the history of the sewing machines, different machines you may encounter looking for your vintage sewing machine, and tips for finding one.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-31-vintage-sewing-machines-part-1/  

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 week's episode, Ada and Nicole discuss zero waste sewing, fashion and clothing. We'll talk about zero waste practices throughout history and Asian cultures, and our own zero waste habits within our sewing practices.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/30-zero-waste-sewing--clothing

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 week's episode, we're talking to Gwen of @GwenStella.Made, Gwen is a digital content creator, pattern maker, and sewing blogger who is originally from Singapore and now lives in Texas.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-29-interview-with-gwen-of-gwenstella-made/

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 week's episode, we're talking about bras and bra making with Lily Fong, the designer behind LilypaDesigns (@lilypadesigns). Learn how Lily started sewing her own bras before starting Lilypad Designs to support the bra making community with patterns, supplies and knowledge.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-28-bra-making-with-lily-fong-of-lilypad-designs

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 discuss gender nonconformity, sewing and Asian identity. We talk to two non-binary sewists of Asian descent - Teukie Martin (@teukmade) and Koss (@withorwithoutice) - about their experiences.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-27-sewing-and-gender-nonconformity/ 

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.