The Straight Stitch is a podcast for sewists who want something interesting and educational to listen to while they work!

Episode 15—Heading Into a New Year

Episode 15—Heading Into a New Year

The start of a new year is a great time to set some goals and review planning and organizational systems. We’ll talk about what goals Janet sets and why—it’s not as many as you might think—and ways to keep track of all those WIPs and UFOs. Janet also talks about making the Nathalie cowl neck sweatshirt by Jalie Patterns and sewing up a generator cover for her husband’s construction equipment.

Fabric Stores

Quilt Gallery, Kalispell, MT
The Confident Stitch, Missoula, MT
Seattle Fabrics—Outdoor and performance fabric speciality store

Patterns

Jalie Renee Pants
Jalie Nathalie cowl neck sweatshirt
Sorcha Slim Trousers by J Stern Designs
Simplicity 9713
Comox Trunks by Thread Theory

Organizational Tools

See It Bigger Planner
Plastic envelopes for patterns

Books

Fabric Wars: Tales of the Hunt for Vintage Fabric with Etsy’s DodOddity

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Janet will be teaching knitting classes at Sew Expo 2024 in Puyallup, Washington! Registration opens on January 16, 2024.

Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

Episode 16—You Need a Needle

Episode 16—You Need a Needle

Episode 14—Lessons in Life and Sewing From Nan

Episode 14—Lessons in Life and Sewing From Nan