The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
by Janet Szabo, Sewing and Quilting Expert
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Estimated from 27 chart positions in 27 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Crafts#21M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Crafts#41M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Crafts#9300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Crafts#12300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Crafts#15300K to 1M
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.3M to 3.9M🎙 Daily cadence·119 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.3M to 13M🇦🇺23%🇺🇸23%🇨🇦8%+24 more - Active Followers
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1.7M to 5.3M
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Rescuing History One Pattern at a Time
Jun 16, 2026
36m 26s
Just Because You Sew, Doesn't Mean You Hem Pants
Jun 9, 2026
26m 04s
Costumes, Couture, and Custom Fit: A Conversation with Brooks Ann Camper
Jun 2, 2026
55m 15s
Sew Smarter, Not Harder
May 26, 2026
40m 06s
Gadgets and Tools
May 19, 2026
30m 19s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/26 | Rescuing History One Pattern at a Time | Send us feedback about this episode! Our guest today is Heather Webster, founder of Pattern-Walk, a website dedicated to preserving and sharing vintage sewing patterns dating back to the 1940s and beyond. Raised in South Africa and taught to sew by her grandmother, Heather rediscovered her passion for sewing after retirement. What began with the purchase of a single box of patterns at a local estate sale soon grew into a thriving business built around collecting, curating, and connecting sewi... | 36m 26s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Just Because You Sew, Doesn't Mean You Hem Pants✨ | alterationssewing skills+3 | — | — | — | sewingalterations+4 | — | 26m 04s | |
| 6/2/26 | Costumes, Couture, and Custom Fit: A Conversation with Brooks Ann Camper✨ | costume constructioncustom garment sewing+3 | Brooks Ann Camper | — | — | costumescouture+5 | — | 55m 15s | |
| 5/26/26 | Sew Smarter, Not Harder✨ | sewing tipsworkflow optimization+3 | — | — | — | sewingtips+3 | — | 40m 06s | |
| 5/19/26 | Gadgets and Tools✨ | sewing gadgetssewing tools+3 | — | — | — | sewing gadgetstools+3 | — | 30m 19s | |
| 5/12/26 | An Unusual Connection Between Quilting and Electricity✨ | quiltingelectricity+4 | Christine Lewis | — | Tacoma, Washington | quiltingelectrician+5 | — | 40m 25s | |
| 5/5/26 | The Fabric is the Project✨ | fabric selectionsewing skills+3 | — | — | — | fabricsewing+5 | — | 42m 07s | |
| 4/28/26 | A Long Line of Seamstresses✨ | sewingfiber arts+3 | Katrina Walker | Nordstrom | — | seamstressessewing+3 | — | 54m 57s | |
| 4/21/26 | Sewing the Spectrum: Basic Color Theory for Sewists✨ | color theorysewing+3 | — | — | — | color theorysewing projects+5 | — | 38m 33s | |
| 4/14/26 | Your Sewing Skills Can Make Money✨ | sewingincome+5 | — | — | — | sewing skillsearn money+5 | — | 38m 10s | |
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| 4/7/26 | Bagmaking as a Business, From Patterns to Production✨ | bagmakingsewing+3 | Cristina Phaneuf | Bumbleroot Design | — | bagmakingsewing+5 | — | 46m 30s | |
| 3/31/26 | Listener Questions!✨ | listener questionssewing shows+3 | — | The Straight Stitch Podcastjanetszabo.com+1 | — | sewinglistener questions+3 | — | 25m 29s | |
| 3/24/26 | Sergers and Coverstitch Machines: Functional and Fabulous✨ | sergerscoverstitch machines+3 | — | — | — | sergercoverstitch machine+5 | — | 41m 38s | |
| 3/17/26 | Become a Mad (Garment) Scientist✨ | pattern modificationsewing techniques+3 | — | — | — | sewingpatterns+6 | — | 36m 48s | |
| 3/10/26 | Wear Your Quilts✨ | quilted outerweargarment sewing+3 | — | — | — | quilted coatsjacket sewing+3 | — | 40m 09s | |
| 2/17/26 | A Week in the Life of a Sewing Teacher✨ | sewing educationclass preparation+3 | — | — | Puyallup, Washington | sewing teacherSew Expo+4 | — | 32m 11s | |
| 2/10/26 | PatternCon: A Party for Those Who Love Patternmaking✨ | patternmakingsewing events+3 | Tricia Camacho | PatternCon | — | PatternConpatternmaking+4 | — | 47m 15s | |
| 2/3/26 | A Journey Towards Circularity✨ | recycled textilesdesign process+3 | Justin Barry | FdesMontana Conservation Corps | Whitefish, Montana | circularitytextiles+5 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 1/27/26 | When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You | Send us feedback about this episode! Have you ever sat down to sew and thought, “What is wrong with my sewing machine?” Skipped stitches, bird’s nests, weird noises—it can feel like your machine has turned against you. The tool that worked perfectly yesterday now seems to be throwing a fit. In this episode, we break down the most common sewing machine problems, why they happen, and how to troubleshoot them without panic. You’ll learn how to think like a sewing machine, spot simple fixes fast,... | 40m 00s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Where to Shop Now and Other Questions | Send us feedback about this episode! Janet is on the road again, so today is a listener question episode. Today's requests include: 1) Where can we get sewing supplies now that Joanns is out of business? 2) Can we talk about indie pattern companies and how to find patterns that work for us? and 3) Is it possible to balance creative pursuits with small children at home? A bonus question answers how much fabric to buy for a particular project. (Hint: The answer is not "All of it!") Pour a cup o... | 29m 21s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Where Do Your Dreams Take You? | Send us feedback about this episode! Today’s guest is Kenneth D. King, sewing and couture expert and an adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan. He teaches at his studio in New York City and travels extensively in the United States, teaching fitting and couture sewing techniques. He is also a contributing editor to Threads magazine. Kenneth is the author of a number of books on garment design and drafting, as well as the books Doll Couture and Doll Couture... | 48m 37s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Chasing Goals in 2026 | Send us feedback about this episode! The turn of a new year seems to be a great time to set sewing goals and make resolutions. Does it work? We're only a few days into 2026 and Janet's plans have already taken a detour. Listen to a recap of the projects she finished at the end of last year and what is in the works for 2026. 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! jane... | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Your First Quilt Starts Here | Send us feedback about this episode! In response to listener feedback, this episode focuses on quilting as a beginner. Learning to quilt doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We'll share simple, approachable ways to get started with quilting—even if you’ve never sewn a quilt before. You’ll learn which beginner projects work best, how to build skills without overthinking, and what tools you actually need to begin. This episode is all about confidence, creativity, and starting where you are. If you’... | 41m 42s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Getting Professional (Sewing) Help When You Need It | Send us feedback about this episode! Sometimes, it's important to know when to ask for help with a project, and where to go to get that help. Garment fitting is particularly tricky to do solo. In this episode, Janet talks about her recent visit to the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, WA, for help fitting a princess seam dress pattern with Ryliss Bod. Janet also highlights a stop at the new Shabby Fabrics showroom in Post Falls, ID, and another visit to Pacific Fabrics in Seattle. Sho... | 25m 53s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | A Crisis of Confidence and the Importance of Community | Send us feedback about this episode! Today we are joined by a listener with an important story to share. Laura Wilson relates how the change to a challenging new job—as well as other unexpected life events—led to the loss of her sew-jo for almost an entire year. Can you relate? Has your desire to create disappeared, even for a few weeks? Laura was able to rediscover her love of creating with the help of a supportive sewing group at her local quilt store. No matter where you are in your sewing... | 38m 45s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
31 placements across 27 markets.
Chart Positions
31 placements across 27 markets.