The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

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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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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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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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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In the United States, Mental Health Awareness month is celebrated in May. In this week's episode, we will be chatting with Filipino-American seamstress, pattern designer, fiber artist and DIY maker Angelica from @Angelica_Creates.

Angelica is also an avid mental health advocate in the sewing community, who recently hosted a 12-hour making marathon to raise awareness for World Bipolar Day and fundraiser for four mental health charities. We'll be chatting with her about her sewing experience, being a mental health advocate within the sewing community, and as a member of the Asian community, as well as the launch of her first pattern, the Melanie Wrap Skirt.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-2-mental-health-awareness-with-angelica_creates

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On our very first episode of the Asian Sewist Collective podcast, we are discussing cultural appropriation in sewing. Join us to learn more about the topic and how appropriation has come up in the sewing community.

For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-1-cultural-appropriation-in-sewing-an-introduction/

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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. If you're interested in learning about representation in the sewing community, traditional asian sewing and crafting techniques, hearing from Asian entrepreneurs in the sewing world and more - get ready! We'll be doing guest interviews, sharing history and hosting interesting discussions as we create a space for Asian sewists and our allies in the sewing community.

Make sure you're subscribed wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at @asiansewistcollective on Instagram.