The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.

Send us feedback about this episode! In this episode, I talk about the process of finding patterns suitable for teaching a pants class and the pants patterns I tested this week. I also wax eloquently about my favorite machines at the moment: sergers. If you are thinking about buying a serger or upgrading to a newer model, this is the episode for you.  Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightst...

Send us feedback about this episode! In this episode, I talk about what's been happening this week and how raising pigs for market collided with getting ready for our annual craft co-op sale. (If you don't want to hear about the pig issues, you might want to skip this episode, or fast forward through the discussion.) I will review what I've been sewing and also recap some of what I...

Send us feedback about this episode! In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about classes—what to expect as a student taking a sewing or other making class, and what to expect as a teacher. I’ll also talk briefly about how to start a side hustle or even a career as a teacher, if that is something you’d like to do. I’m drawing on years of experience teaching knitting at venues such as Stitches and...

Send us feedback about this episode! Choosing a sewing machine—either for the first time or as an upgrade from a current machine—is big decision. In this episode, we'll explore setting a budget, deciding on must-have features, and what additional bells and whistles might make your sewing experience even better.  We'll also talk about the Walmart value fabric remnant rack and why you shou...

Send us feedback about this episode! In this episode, host Janet Szabo introduces herself and her plans for this podcast about sewing, about people who sew, and about what they sew.  Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com My website: www.janetszabo.com See my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blog E-mail me!  janet@janetszabo.com

Send us feedback about this episode! In episode 2, we will talk about how to get started on the journey of sewing your own clothes, including choosing pattern sizes, taking measurements, making a bodice sloper, and finding pattern companies whose designs fit you well.  Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com My website: www.janetszabo.com See my sewing projects at: www.janets...