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

• Expand Your Serger and Coverstitch Horizons

  Send us feedback about this episode!Your serger and coverstitch aren’t just for finishing seams—they can also be powerful tools for adding flair, texture, and personality to your sewing projects. In this episode, we explore creative ways to turn these machines into decorative stitch powerhouses. You’ll learn about flatlock, rolled hem, chain stitch, and decorative coverstitch techniques, as well as get an introduction to accessories like the belt loop folder. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Detours on the Way to A Dress

  Send us feedback about this episode!Learning how to alter and adapt clothing patterns to fit your unique body shape is a process. Sometimes that process goes smoothly and sometimes it involves a bit of trial and error. Join Janet on a journey of figuring out what those drag lines and wrinkles mean—and how to fix them—as she attempts to make herself a new dress. Spoiler alert: After several muslins, she's close, but the dress is still waiting to be made. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Mastering Buttonholes for Gorgeous Garments

  Send us feedback about this episode!Do you fear and avoid buttonholes? As a sewist, you can't hide from them forever, and mastering them will open a whole new world of possibilities. Modern sewing machines also do most of the heavy lifting for you. Whether you make them by hand, use a four-step machine setting, or whip them out automatically with a modern electronic sewing machine, there are some tips to make the process easier. And nothing beats practice!Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Do You Need an Industrial Machine?

  Send us feedback about this episode!Thinking about upgrading to an industrial sewing machine—or just curious what all the fuss is about? In this episode, we dive into the world of industrial machines: what makes them different from home models, when (and why) you might want one, and what to know before you buy. From mechanisms to motors, we break it all down so you can make an informed decision. Whether you're a hobbyist leveling up or a maker building a small business, this episode is packed with insights to help you sew smarter and stronger.Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Back in the Trenches with Kira Hartley

  Send us feedback about this episode!This episode features a chat with Kira Hartley Klinger, author of Fabric Wars and Fabric Wars & More, about her unique journey from vintage fabric reseller to self-published writer. Kira shares how estate sales, auctions, and a lifelong love of textiles inspired her to tell the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt stories behind the fabric. Kira first joined us in episode 22, and now she's back to talk about her new book, Fabric Wars and More, as well as discuss what other projects she may be working on. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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