The AudaSEWtea

In this episode, Aaronica and Julian dive into their current sewing projects, with Aaronica highlighting her initiative, "New Pattern November," a push to use unmade patterns and support small businesses. They each share personal sewing goals—Aaronica celebrating her sponsors and Julian sharing his progress on the Make 9 challenge. They also announce their availability for teaching classes and open the Audacity Podcast for sponsorships, with a focus on enhancing representation within the sewing community.

The episode wraps up with a discussion on self-care and community engagement, especially with the upcoming elections. Julian emphasizes the value of maintaining mental health through enjoyable activities and creative projects, while Aaronica encourages early voters to embrace a peaceful voting experience. They both share aspirations for future sewing projects, like bag-making and pattern drafting, underscoring the importance of staying connected with their community during stressful times.

Check out the store mentioned here: https://www.metanoiabychikaya.com/

In this episode, Julian recounted his experience at the Blink Festival in Cincinnati, where he collaborated on an installation called Hoko House, which featured recycled materials and interactive displays. He humorously described his outfit and the minor injury he sustained from his light-up shoes. The festival was a positive experience, bolstered by support from friends and colleagues. Additionally, he shared a poignant moment from a quilt show featuring the AIDS quilt, emphasizing its historical significance and the importance of community spaces for marginalized groups, particularly LGBT elders.

The two also discussed personal and professional activities over the weekend, including Aaronica's teaching at Spelman College and her recent YouTube video. They reflected on the importance of nurturing children's aspirations, particularly in creative fields, and shared their own experiences with parental expectations. Julian also discussed his journey in fashion design, including challenges he faced in education and the impact of his ADHD on his learning and media consumption. Their conversation underscored the complexities of pursuing creative passions while navigating societal norms and personal challenges.

Welcome back to the AudaSEWtea Podcast with your hosts Julian Collins and Aaronica Cole.

In today's episode, the dynamic duo talked Hurrican Milton and updates on Nerida Hansen before deep diving into the announcement of the 2025 Met Gala theme. 

Links mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/4tsFpvDN_Xs  https://youtu.be/LQRwCklJK9A  https://youtu.be/B5T2PGaC1w4  https://aperture.org/books/dandy-lion-the-black-dandy-and-street-style-hardcover/ 

Welcome to the first On the Cutting Room Floor episode where Julian and Aaronica share some truths on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 

In addition to downloading that info, they share their plans on what they're focusing on for the month of October. 

Things mentioned in this episode:  - Learn how to alter projector patterns: https://shop.beacons.ai/aaronicabcole/2c44329f-7927-49ff-b403-98d96b3bd895?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Faaronicabcole&show_back_button=true

 - Join the 7-Day style challenge: https://theneedleandthebelle.com/styled-by-dopeamine-7-day-challenge/

Join Julian from JulianCreates and Aaronica from NeedleAndTheBelle in this episode as they dive into the current tea in the sewing community this week which has been centered around pattern design courses and income. 

Tash, the owner of NH Patterns, dropped a reel sharing some hard truths about the Indie pattern design business and the tea was HOT in the comments section. Check the post out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAVMM9isr3E/

There seems to be one pattern design course that is being talked about... What are your thoughts?

Welcome back!

Join Julian and Aaronica in this episode where they jump right into the tea of life and talk about 2 businesses that are doing anything but standing on business--as the kids say. 

The Tea:

Lensable messed up Julian's glasses order for the expensive Meta Ray Ban's after sending them out weeks later than they said they would. 

Nerida Hansen is in some hot water as she's doing her customers dirty with how long it's taking to get fabric orders out. How are you marketing and advertising for new orders when you still haven't sent out orders from last year?

That's Sew History

Julian talked about stain removal of oils after there were 1000 bottles of baby oil found in Diddy's home which also led to a conversation on... well, you'll have to listen. 

Sew Fashionable

Aaronica talked about clothing care so that last years fall transitional pieces can still be worn this year. 

The pair concluded with an inspirational vitamin for their audience. 

Have you ever wanted to know what went into commercial pattern design and how it's different than indie pattern design?

In this episode, Julian and Aaronica speak to the design and execution process of both!

Welcome back to the AudaSEWtea Podcast! 

Your favorite sewing dynamic sewing duo Julian Collins and Aaronica Cole are back just in time to kick off National Sewing Month!

In this episode, Aaronica and Julian spend some time catching up from the summer and then go into what this National Sewing Month theme is about. They also kicked off their two new segments--Julian detailing the history of National Sewing Month and Aaronica starting her styling segment. They concluded by sharing the sewing news you can use. 

Everything Frocktails Account: https://www.instagram.com/everythingfrocktails/ NY Frocktails Account: https://www.instagram.com/nycfrocktails/  Two Needles, Many Knits Book: https://amzn.to/3XcvUMw 

It's a season finale!!!!

That's right... your fave podcasting duo are taking a little breaky break giving you the opportunity to catch up on all the previous episodes and them a break to literally get their stitch together. 

Thank you so much for joining Julian and Aaronica during the premiere season of The AudaSEWtea podcast! They look forward to coming back with even more!

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In this episode of the AudaSEWtea Podcast, Julian and Aaronica delve into the realities of the sewing world, sharing their personal experiences with fitting challenges, the sting of unsolicited feedback, and the crucial need for setting boundaries in their creative lives.

They discuss the importance of discovering the right tools and techniques that align with their unique styles. From their favorite sewing machines and threads to irons and pressing tools, they cover it all. They also touch on their fabric selections, fashion styling tips, and shopping adventures at Mood.

The conversation becomes particularly engaging as they address the challenges they face in their respective fields, especially regarding body image and sewing techniques. They emphasize the significance of moving away from a “one right way” mentality and celebrating individual expertise. They also discuss the emotional impact of unsolicited feedback and call for greater empathy and understanding within the online community.

Towards the end of the episode, they highlight the essential practice of setting boundaries to protect personal peace while creating. They encourage listeners to prioritize self-care and establish firm boundaries for well-being. The episode concludes with well wishes for the upcoming week and a reminder to remain bold, audacious, and creative.