The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

Natural Dyeing with Ella Clausen of @handmademillennial

In this episode, we get to know Ella Clausen of @HandmadeMillennial. Ella is a Black and Filipinx garment sewist based in Oakland, California. Her Instagram account highlights her adventures in making, including sewing, natural dyeing and other fiber and textile arts. Learn more about Ella at: https://instagram.com/handmademillenial

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-12-natural-dyeing-ella-handmade-millennial/

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The History of the Qipao/Cheongsam

We are back for season 2! On our season premiere, we discuss the history of the qipao/cheongsam, how the garment has changed over time and its cultural significance. We also share important podcast updates, what we were up to this summer and of course, our latest sewing projects.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-11-history-of-the-qipao-cheongsam/

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Size Inclusivity with Leila Kelleher (@leila_sews)

On this week's episode, we discuss Asian identity, size inclusivity in sewing and patternmaking for large bodies with Leila Kelleher (@leila_sews), half of the team behind Muna and Broad (@munaandbroad).

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-10-size-inclusivity-with-leila-kelleher-leila_sews/

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Asian Dress in Pop Culture: Raya and the Last Dragon with Nam & Duy

In our first Asian Dress in Pop Culture episode, we discuss the costumes in Raya and the Last Dragon with guests, Nam and Duy. Both are accomplished cosplayers & costume sewists who put together a viral Raya costume for the movie’s premiere. You can find Nam at @nammai & his business Evermore Wigs @evermorewigs, and you can find Duy at @cafededuy.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-9-asian-dress-in-pop-culture-raya-and-the-last-dragon-with-nam-duy

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Textiles: Silk

This is our first textiles episode! Today, we’re talking about silk: its history, production and the various silk fabrics you can use in your sewing practice.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-8-silk/

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Bag Making with Ellie Lum Of Klum House

In this episode, we talk all things bag making with Ellie Lum of Portland-based Klum House (@klumhouse). We talk about her background and experience as a mixed race Asian American entrepreneur.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-7-bag-making-with-ellie-lum-klumhouse/

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Cultural Appropriation in Sewing, Part 2

In this episode, we continue the discussion around cultural appropriation in the online sewing community and respond to listener questions and comments.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-6-cultural-appropriation-in-sewing-part-two/

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Quilting with Bhiravi Rathinasabapathi of Strawberry Creek Quilts

In this episode, we talk to Bhiravi Rathinasabapathi, the independent quilt pattern designer behind Strawberry Creek Quilts. We talk about learning how to quilt, being an Indian American quilter, and what it’s like to start a sewing business.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-5-quilting-with-bhiravi-rathinasabapathi-of-strawberry-creek-quilts/

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Sewing and Self-Care

In this episode, we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American Pacific Heritage Month by inviting Asian Sewist Collective team member Erica to discuss self-care. We talk about how our identities shape our thoughts on self-care, and our own self-care practices as they relate to sewing.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-4-sewing-and-self-care/

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Pattern Testing with @divinedita

On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Nandita of @divinedita about pattern testing for independent sewing pattern designers. Nandita has written for the Curvy Sewing Collective and Sewcialists, and identifies as a first generation Indian American, born and raised outside of Detroit.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-3-pattern-testing-with-divinedita/

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