The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
Hosted by Janet Szabo, The Straight Stitch explores sewing, quilting, and related fiber arts. Weekly episodes feature interviews with makers, highlight what is new and noteworthy in the world of sewing, and delve into what's on Janet's cutting table and under the needle.
Podcasting since 2023 • 111 episodes
The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
Latest Episodes
A Journey Towards Circularity
In this episode, we're joined by Justin Barry, owner of Fdes (Functional Design) in Whitefish, Montana, to talk about designing and making with recycled textiles—and why constraints can be a powerful creative tool. Justin shares how a summer jo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:42
When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You
Have you ever sat down to sew and thought, “What is wrong with my sewing machine?” Skipped stitches, bird’s nests, weird noises—it can feel like your machine has turned against you. The tool that worked perfectly yesterday now seems to...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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40:00
Where to Shop Now and Other Questions
Janet is on the road again, so today is a listener question episode. Today's requests include: 1) Where can we get sewing supplies now that Joanns is out of business? 2) Can we talk about indie pattern companies and how to find patterns that wo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:21
Where Do Your Dreams Take You?
Today’s guest is Kenneth D. King, sewing and couture expert and an adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan. He teaches at his studio in New York City and travels extensively in the United States, teaching fi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:37
Chasing Goals in 2026
The turn of a new year seems to be a great time to set sewing goals and make resolutions. Does it work? We're only a few days into 2026 and Janet's plans have already taken a detour. Listen to a recap of the projects she finished at the end of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:44