Category: Show Notes

Listen to the episode Links  Patterns & Designers mentioned M8021 by McCall’s Multi-Sport Skort JALIE 2796 by Jalie Adrienne Blouse – PDF Pattern by Friday Pattern Co The Ultimate Scrap Busting Project: DIY Pouf Pattern! by Closet Core Patterns Aliya Wanek Fabric Stores mentioned Fancy Tiger Crafts, based in Denver, carries hemp blend fabrics Resources…

Listen to the episode Links  Patterns & Designers mentioned Soline Shorts and Culottes Sewing Pattern for Wovens by Staystitch Pattern Co The Atlas Top by Stitch Witch Patterns The Bathurst Top by Stitch Witch Patterns Fabric Stores mentioned Blackbird Fabrics, based in Canada, great support team following up on the origins of cotton fabric they…

Listen to the episode Links  Patterns & Designers mentioned Wide-Strap Maxi by Peppermint Magazine & Elbe TextilesClyde Work Pant by Elizabeth SuzanneRedwood Coast Quilt by Strawberry Creek QuiltsReynolds Dress by Helen’s Closet Fabric Shops Mentioned Blackbird Fabrics Resources Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe, Sasha Duerr Natural Palettes: Inspiration from…

Listen to the episode Links  Patterns & Designers mentioned Seabright Swim by Friday Pattern Company Ogden Cami by True Bias Qipao patterns by Porcupine Patterns, a Singapore-based, Asian-owned indie sewing pattern designer Resources and Sources ASC Researcher Cindy’s Resources: Pinterest board: 100 Cheongsam ideas in 2021 | cheongsam, qipao, old shanghai  Her handmade cheongsam  Her…

Listen to the episode This Week’s Guest: Leila Kelleher (@leila_sews) of Muna and Broad (@munaandbroad) On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Leila Kelleher about identity and size inclusivity. You can follow Leila on Instagram @leila_sews and find her patterns at Muna and Broad’s website (@munaandbroad). Leila has been featured on the Sewcialists & NPR,…

Listen to the episode This Week’s Guests: Nam of @nammai and @evermorewigs & Duy of @cafededuy On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Nam and Duy about their viral Raya and the Last Dragon costume. You can check out the costume: Photos of the Raya costume: #1, #2, #3 Preview of the shoot Behind the…

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.

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.

Listen to the episode Links Patterns & Designers mentioned Adriene Blouse by Friday Pattern Company Acacia Underwear by Megan Nielsen Patterns Resources and Sources 12 Most Notable Philippine Folk Dances That Will Get You Grooving, written by Cielo Fernando and posted on Zenrooms. The originals and traditions of Chinese oil-paper umbrellas, from the Global Times…

Listen to the episode This Week’s Guest: Bhiravi of Strawberry Creek Quilts On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Bhiravi Rathinasabapathi of Strawberry Creek Quilts. You can purchase her patterns and handmade goods on her website: strawberrycreekquilts.com. You can follow Bhiravi on Instagram at @strawberrcreekquilts. Links Patterns & Designers mentioned South Shore Romper by Ellie…