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

Dec 03 2024 61 ep. 38 mins 23
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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. 

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Sewing Sophisticated Bags

Dec 03 2024 39 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Simply Classic is a company focused on helping sewists to make chic and functional bags for everyday use. Owner Christine Hall Murphy joins me today to talk about her journey from CPA to bag designer and her efforts to bring the art of bagmaking to home sewists. Simply Classic seeks to educate bagmakers through its quarterly subscription program,

Teaching the Next Generation of Sewists

Nov 26 2024 32 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Liz Pike is the owner of Let's Get Sewing, a sewing school in Spokane, Washington. Liz has combined her experience as a former public school teacher with her love of sewing and now offers after-school sewing classes to school-age children (and adults!). Her summer camps provide an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity while simultaneou

Fibersheds—Linking Producers to End Users

Nov 19 2024 34 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Our guest today is Alayna Rasile, a member of the board of the Montana Fibershed. What is a fibershed, you ask? "A fibershed is a geographically defined area in which fiber resources (wool, flax, hemp, cotton, etc.) are produced and then used by the people living within its boundaries." We'll hear from Alayna about how the Montana Fibershed organ

Sewing After the Apocalypse, Part 2

Nov 12 2024 30 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!In this episode, we'll continue the topic of sewing after the apocalypse with a discussion of those supplies and skills that are most essential. This is also a great primer on the basics that a new sewist might want to have on hand for many common situations.

Sewing After the Apocalypse

Nov 05 2024 27 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Today’s episode is a bit tongue-in-cheek; I don’t expect there to be an apocalypse, but have you ever thought about how you might sew if the grid went down? People used to do it all the time, and we can learn from the past. This episode focuses on people-powered machinery—treadle sewing machines and handcrank sewing machines—and how to fi

Trouser Class with Kenneth D. King

Oct 29 2024 28 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!I recently had the opportunity to take a trouser drafting class with Kenneth D. King at the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, WA. Kenneth is professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Kenneth won the Association of Sewing and Design Professional's 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. He is known for his articles in Threads Magazi

How to Sew When You Don't Have Time to Sew

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!This is a topic near and dear to my heart because summer is the season when I do the least amount of sewing. Gardening and other outdoor activities take up much of my time. I am looking forward to winter and having large blocks of time to tackle challenging projects. In this episode, I offer some tips for feeling productive when time in your sewi

Quilting at Camellia Palms

Oct 08 2024 30 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Today's guest is Tabatha Smith, owner and creative force behind Camellia Palms Retreat Center in Florala, Alabama. Hear how she went from "someone who couldn't sew" to accomplished quilter, retreat hostess, and creative entrepreneur. Quilt Queens, her online quilting community at Skool.com, offers members an inspirational and encouraging forum fo

Serger Presser Feet

Oct 01 2024 31 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Sergers can do so much more than just finish seams. With the correct presser foot, a serger can insert zippers, add cording or wire to edges, create piping, attach beads, make blind hems, and so much more. In this episode, we'll explore the many kinds of presser feet available for sergers, even basic models, and discuss how they can expand your a

Farmers' Markets and Craft Shows As a Retail Outlet

Sep 24 2024 26 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!Today's guest is Deana Crider, a talented maker living in Elizabethton, TN. After learning to sew from her mother, she began selling her products at farmers' markets and craft shows in her area and has built up a devoted customer base. Deana shares with us her experience selling at markets and craft shows, how she determines what products to keep