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

Episode 108—Where to Shop Now and Other Questions

Episode 108—Where to Shop Now and Other Questions

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 of your favorite beverage and settle in. 

SHOW NOTES

Wawak—a sewing supply superstore! Their delivery times are awesome!

ZipIt and ZipperShipper on Etsy—both great places to source zippers.

Klum House and Noodlehead for bag supplies

Sailrite

Janet’s Favorite Online Fabric Stores

KnitFabric.com

Cali Fabrics

Stylemaker Fabrics

Minerva

Indie Pattern Designers

Sinclair Patterns

Love Notions

Itch to Stitch

Cashmerette

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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 109—When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You

Episode 109—When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You

Episode 107—Where Do Your Dreams Take You?

Episode 107—Where Do Your Dreams Take You?