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

Episode 107—Where Do Your Dreams Take You?

Episode 107—Where Do Your Dreams Take You?

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: Red Carpet Edition. Kenneth shares the inspiration behind these books—rooted in a childhood love of making clothing for Barbie dolls—and encourages all of us to chase our dreams because we never know where they will take us.

Kenneth D. King’s website

Kenneth’s Instagram

Doll Couture

Lola’s Instagram account

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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

Janet will be teaching at Sew Expo 2026 in Puyallup, Washington, in February!

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Episode 106—Chasing Goals in 2026

Episode 106—Chasing Goals in 2026