The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
The Straight Stitch is a podcast about sewing and other fiber arts. Join Janet as she visits with makers about their projects, highlights what is new and noteworthy in the world of sewing, and talks about what's on her cutting table and under the needle. Occasional episodes may venture into related areas such as embroidery or knitting.
Podcasting since 2023 • 82 episodes
The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
Latest Episodes
Calling All Bagmakers
In this episode, we sit down with Sherri Nelson, the creative force and organizer behind the upcoming Sac Bag 'n Sew Expo, happening this September 2025 in Sacramento, California. Sherri shares the heart and vision behind the event, what makes ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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29:50
From the Fashion Industry to Indie Designer
This episode features a conversation with Christine Lindebak, founder of Sewing and the City. Christine is a fashion designer and sewing entrepreneur who’s bringing high style to the home sewing world. Christine shares her journey from sewing a...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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44:03
Where Did My Sew-Jo Go?
Has your desire to sew—something that should bring you pleasure—ever taken a vacation? It happens to all of us at one point or another. The reasons could be anything from life stress to creative paralysis. In this episode, we'll explore the rea...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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27:31
Disappearing Fabric Stores
Today's episode is a chatty update about what I've been sewing and the ongoing disappearance of fabric stores. One of my favorite stores outside of Seattle announced last week that it was closing, and the first wave of Joann Fabrics locations h...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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36:14
The Sacks that Spoke: Branding with Humble Textiles
This episode explores the importance of textiles in marketing and branding. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, in Spokane, WA, houses a unique collection of over 150 cloth flour sacks, dating from 1900 to the 1940s, which showcase the ev...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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38:20