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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. Join us for guest interviews, deep dives on history and culture, and interesting discussions.
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LA Fashion District
This month, we’re bringing you a throwback episode. We spoke with producer Mariko Abe (@marikoabecreative and @theunicornhoax on Instagram), about hers and Ada’s trip to the LA Fashion District last year.
This episode was originally recorded on June 25, 2023 on Instagram Live.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-58-la-fashion-district/
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 -
Shopping for Sewing
Recent shopping experience led Ada and Nicole to ponder just what is it about sales that gets them going. Plus, feedback from our last episode.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-57-shopping-for-sewing/
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 -
Vacation Fabric Hauls & A Podcast Update
We're back! Well, sort of. In this episode, we're sharing a few podcast updates and talking about what you can expect from us in 2024. We also talk a lot about Ada and Nicole's respective holiday trips and fabric hauls.
Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see:
https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-56-vacation-fabric-hauls-a-podcast-update/
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 -
Quilting Through the Ages - Part 2
We're ending season 5 with the second part of our Quilting Through the Ages episode! In this episode, we focus on popular quilts throughout the ages, ranging from the Young family's quilts made in the late 1800s to the AIDS Memorial Quilt and quilts made by Rohingya women refugees.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-55-quilting-through-the-ages-part-2/
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 -
Quilting Through The Ages - Part 1
In this week's episode, we're taking you through the history of quilting. We talk about what a quilt is, techniques used in quilting, common types of quilts and the history of quilting - and how its evolved and changed over time. We wrap up this episode by looking into quilting in Asian cultures and traditions.
Next week, we'll end season 5 (and kick off the new year!) with a focus on popular quilts throughout the ages.
Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-54-quilting-through-the-ages-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 -
A Chat with Man Yee Woo
In this week's episode, we're chatting with Man Yee Woo (@manyee.woo). Man Yee was a 2022 finalist on the Great British Sewing Bee, and we talked about her time on the show, what she learned from the experience, how she got started sewing and her favorite makes & indie pattern recommendations.
Follow the pod at @AsianSewistCollective on Instagram.
For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/53-a-chat-with-man-yee-woo/
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