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

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

Janet Szabo
Sewing
Boot Making
Sewing Threads
Scrap Quilts
Sewing Techniques
Leather As Textile
Fashion Design
Custom Footwear
Clothing Repair
Fast Fashion
Sustainable Fashion
Youtube
Pattern Testing
Small Business Challenges
Craft Supplies
Sewing and Design School
Vintage Patterns
Sewing Machines
Quilting
Sewing Patterns

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes75Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureCraftsHobbies

Listen to this Podcast

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

Latest Episodes

Send us feedback about this episode!

In this episode, I take a closer look at the essential tools that make my sewing more efficient and enjoyable. From sewing machines and scissors to pins, measuring tools, and beyond, I am sharing my favorite item... more

YouTube

Send us feedback about this episode!

Millinery is the art and craft of designing, making, and selling hats, typically women’s hats. A milliner is a skilled artisan who creates hats using various materials like felt, straw, fabric, and embellishments... more

YouTube

Send us feedback about this episode!

We’ve had a slew of new listeners to the podcast in the past couple of weeks (yay!). Not everyone wants to go back and listen to the podcast from the beginning, so I thought I’d do a recap of who I am and how I g... more

YouTube

Send us feedback about this episode!

Join me for a lovely chat with Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box. Emma is a UK designer who delights in all things needle and thread. A former primary school teacher, Emma has combined her love of sewing with her ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Love to Sew Podcast
Love to Sew PodcastCaroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs
A Quilting Life Podcast
A Quilting Life PodcastSherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton

Recent Guests

Andrea Blohm
Owner of a millinery business and co-owner of the North American Millinery Group.
Episode: Andrea Blohm, Milliner
Emma Jones
Founder of Vintage Sewing Box, specializing in English paper piecing
Vintage Sewing Box
Episode: Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box
Morgan Kavanagh
Curator of Education at the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum
Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum
Episode: The Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum
Inge de Groot
Amateur sewist from the Netherlands who specializes in creating custom dress forms.
Episode: Making a Custom Dress Form with Inge deGroot
Susan Skalak
Susan studied Mechanical Design and earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering; she has transitioned to making custom clothing using locally sourced materials.
Episode: Local Fleece to Local Clothing: Putting the Fibershed Concept Into Practice
Chris Hall Murphy
Owner of Simply Classic LLC and bag designer
Simply Classic LLC
Episode: Sewing Sophisticated Bags
Liz Pike
Owner of Let's Get Sewing in Spokane, Washington
Let's Get Sewing
Episode: Teaching the Next Generation of Sewists
Alayna Rasile
Board member of the Montana Fibershed; an experienced textile artist and educator based in Montana.
Montana Fibershed
Episode: Fibersheds—Linking Producers to End Users
Tabatha Smith
Owner of Camellia Palms Retreat Center and creator of quilting courses
Camellia Palms Retreat Center
Episode: Quilting at Camellia Palms

Host

Janet Szabo
Host of a podcast about sewing and other fiber arts, sharing insights about her projects and the community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • One of my favorites

    I love this podcast. It features a good range of sewing and fiber arts topics, with a sprinkling of homesteading and community/family life updates. The host is friendly and down to earth. And I greatly appreciate the show’s lack of giddiness and time-wasting that sometimes creep into other podcasts in this genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Needlework nerd
    United Statesa month ago
  • I’m a bad sewist

    I started listening in Feb 2025 but started at the first episode from 2022 and I am at episode 39. Janet seems to know everything! I don’t think there’s anything she could not figure out how to do! Every episode she amazes me with what all she can accomplish in a week. I love Montana and enjoy hearing her talk about her life there. Her voice is soothing and pleasant to listen to and I am hoping to learn some things through osmosis!!

    This is definitely a sewing podcast worthy of your t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginleben
    United States2 months ago
  • A delightful sewing podcast

    Janet Szabo is an experienced garment and quilt sewer and teacher. She has a calm speaking voice that makes it easy to listen to. I especially enjoy the folksy chat that begins each episode. I like hearing what she’s sewing and making. She conducts good interviews. She asks the questions that I have. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quizme17
    United States2 months ago
  • Very Good Podcast

    I’m completely enjoying this podcast and the variety of topics she covers, from the machines to the fibers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    66926
    United States4 months ago
  • Calm voice and positive subjects

    I enjoy listening to Janet. Her voice is calm and steady. She is focused on her subjects and gives positive opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RamsayMom
    Canada4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many comments commend the host's calm and soothing voice, which enhances the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the wide range of sewing and fiber arts topics covered, highlighting the informative and engaging nature of the discussions.
There is an appreciation for the practical sewing tips provided, alongside insights into the craft community and personal anecdotes from the host.
Listeners express enthusiasm about the educational focus on various sewing techniques and the connections made with guests in the industry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#8
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#204
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Germany/Leisure/Crafts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Andrea Blohm, Milliner
Q: What inspires you?
Andrea is inspired by old movies and has a collection of old books and magazines specific to millinery.
Andrea Blohm, Milliner
Q: How do you find customers?
Andrea primarily sells at art fairs and markets with some custom orders, enjoying making hats for fun rather than solely for profit.
Andrea Blohm, Milliner
Q: When did you learn to sew and who taught you?
Andrea learned to sew as a tween, helping her mom who made costumes, leading to her crafting background.
Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box
Q: What kinds of classes do you teach there?
Emma teaches classes on miniature patchwork using her designs, offering a relaxed environment focused solely on creation.
Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box
Q: How did this evolve into a business for you?
Emma transitioned from teaching to sewing full-time as she found a supportive online community that encouraged her. She started sharing her work on social media, which led her to develop patterns and eventually turn her passion into a business.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the multifaceted world of sewing and other fiber arts, featuring conversations with various makers about their creative projects and experiences. It covers a wide array of topics within the crafts realm, including sewing techniques, new trends, and personal anecdotes from the host, Janet Szabo. Episodes often include insights into traditional skills, the latest in fabric and tool innovations, and engaging discussions about the importance of community in the crafting world, creating a rich tapestry of content for listeners interested in sewing, embroidery, and knitting.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity
2. Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. Love to Sew Podcast
5. A Quilting Life Podcast

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Andrea Blohm
2. Emma Jones
3. Morgan Kavanagh
4. Inge de Groot
5. Susan Skalak
6. Chris Hall Murphy
7. Liz Pike
8. Alayna Rasile

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days