The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

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.  Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram. For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: asiansew...

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...

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.  Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram. For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please visit our...

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 fin...

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 ep...

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-c...

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 infor...

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 s...

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...

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 enj...

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-s...

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 purch...

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 supp...

Hey friends - we wanted to give you a quick update on where we're at this week.  Our regularly scheduled content will still be released this Thursday & next, and our episodes are pre-recorded.  Resources mentioned: @AAPIEquityAlliance @AsiansForMentalHealth AsiansForMentalHealth.com

This week, we're talking to Aims Watts, owner and curator of INDY BINDY Fabrics. INDY BINDY Fabrics is an independent online fabric shop that specializes in artisanal fabric from Japan. Follow Aims and INDY BINDY at @indybindyfabrics and indybindy.com.au . For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-37-aims-of-indy-bindy-fabrics If you fin...

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://asiansewistco...

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 monthl...

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 a...

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: htt...

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 l...

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 informa...

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 list...

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, yo...

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...

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 enj...