The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the new book, Plus Size Patternmaking for Womenswear with co-author and friend of the pod, Leila Kelleher (@leila_sews).

We also share an update about the future of the pod and what to expect in your feeds.

Buy the book (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/24800/9781350360174

For show notes, resources and a full transcript of this episode: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-75-plus-size-patternmaking-for-womenswear-with-leila-kelleher

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In this episode, we're chatting with friend of the pod and season 1 guest, Nandita (@divinedita), about her travels to India and fabric shopping throughout three different states in India. 

Thank you to Oliso for sponsoring this episode.

For show notes, resources and a full transcript of this episode: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-74-fabric-shopping-in-india-with-nandita-divinedita/ 

If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective

In part two of our chat with the amazing Yaya Han, we dive behind the scenes of being a business owner in the sewing space over these last two volatile years, the perils of social media, and what it's like to have your spouse as your business partner.

Thank you to LDH Scissors for sponsoring this episode.

For show notes, resources and a full transcript of this episode: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-73-a-conversation-with-yaya-han-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 episode, we sit down with the legendary Yaya Han — costume designer, cosplay entertainer, author, and one of the most recognizable figures in global cosplay. Yaya shares how she began cosplaying in 1999, learning to sew from scratch so she could bring her favorite anime characters to life. We talk about her multicultural upbringing across China, Germany, and the U.S., and how her identity as a Chinese sewist influences her artistry today.

Thank you to LDH Scissors for sponsoring this episode.

For show notes, resources and a full transcript of this episode: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-72-a-conversation-with-yaya-han-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 episode, Nicole and Ada sit down with Ursula and Roy from LDH Scissors to explore essential tips for caring for your cutting tools. Get to know more about LDH's origins in China and what it's like to manufacture high quality cutting implements. They discuss proper sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and safe storage for shears, snips, pinking shears, and rotary cutters. Learn how to extend the life of your tools and make your sewing experience safer and more enjoyable.

Thank you to Oliso for sponsoring this episode.

For show notes, resources and a full transcript of this episode: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-71-cutting-tools-with-ldh-scissors/

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