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 • 105 episodes
The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
Latest Episodes
Getting Professional (Sewing) Help When You Need It
Sometimes, it's important to know when to ask for help with a project, and where to go to get that help. Garment fitting is particularly tricky to do solo. In this episode, Janet talks about her recent visit to the Sewing and Design School in T...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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25:53
A Crisis of Confidence and the Importance of Community
Today we are joined by a listener with an important story to share. Laura Wilson relates how the change to a challenging new job—as well as other unexpected life events—led to the loss of her sew-jo for almost an entire year. Can you relate? Ha...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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38:45
Women Weaving Their Stories with Nicole Nehrig
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Nehrig—psychologist, maker, and author of Women Weaving Their Stories—to explore the deep connections between craft, identity, and how those connections have been expressed by women's textiles t...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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53:53
Travel Recap and a Broken Machine!
Our next 100 episodes begin with a recap of Janet's recent travel and the sad story of a broken machine. (Spoiler alert: The machine has been fixed and is working beautifully again!) Come along to hear about some beautiful Hugo Boss deadstock f...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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28:27