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

Feb 04 2025 67 ep. 38 mins 25
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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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Using a Die Cutter for Sewing and Quilting

Feb 04 2025 28 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode! This episode is about die cutters—innovative tools that have revolutionized quilting and fabric cutting. I'll talk mostly about the Accuquilt cutters, because those are the ones I own and know well. Learn how these die cutters work, the different types of dies available, how much they cost, and whether or not a die cutter might be a good fit f

Making a Custom Dress Form with Inge deGroot

Jan 28 2025 42 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode!My guest today is Inge deGroot, a resident of he Netherlands, who reached out and asked to share her passion project about making a custom dress form. Inge tried several methods of creating a dress form that was similar to her body shape, but was not satisfied with the results. After months of research, she was able to locate a company in her are

Fall in Love with Your Stash With Stash Hub

Jan 21 2025 40 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode! Today’s episode features an interview with Yvette of Stash Hub. Yvette and her husband, Doug, are the talented couple behind the creation of this app that enables sewists to catalog and curate their stashes. Overwhelmed by fabric, patterns, and notions? Stash Hub will help you organize what you have and provide inspiration for tackling those p

Zip It Up

Jan 07 2025 38 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode! What do you know about zippers? How are nylon coil zippers different from molded plastic zippers? Can you shorten a zipper? How? In this episode, we'll talk about all the different kinds of zippers available and how to choose the correct one for your projects. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com My website: www.janetsza

Local Fleece to Local Clothing: Putting the Fibershed Concept Into Practice

Dec 17 2024 45 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode! Today's guest is Susan Skalak, a fiber artist and owner of With Needle and Stick. Susan currently resides in Virginia, where her flock of sheep and goats provide the raw material with which she designs and makes custom needle-felted coats. Hear about Susan's journey from mechanical engineer to fiber artist and how those two practices are not as

Looking Back and Looking Forward

Dec 10 2024 30 mins  
Send us feedback about this episode! Today's episode is a look back at the sewing I did in 2024 and a look ahead to what I want to make in 2025. I'll also talk a bit about the podcast and plans for growing it in the new year. I've always believed it's much easier to see the road ahead when you look back to see how far you've come! Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchp

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 simultaneo

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 orga

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. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com My website: www.janetszab