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

Episode 112—A Week in the Life of a Sewing Teacher

Episode 112—A Week in the Life of a Sewing Teacher

I'm getting ready for Sew Expo in Puyallup, Washington. Join me for a chat as I talk about how I prepare for my classes, particularly ones I haven't taught before. I'll discuss the difficulties of hunting down accurate information in this age of the Internet and AI and how that can be a huge disadvantage to newbie sewists. There might be a short rant about interfacing. If you've ever been frustrated by inaccurate or conflicting sewing information, you will be comforted by the fact that you're not alone. 

SHOW NOTES

Printable guide to Pellon Interfacings

Bosal complete product listing

Vliseline (European and Australian) interfacings—be sure to check out their information pages for each product.

Vilene handy chart

Chart of Vilene-to-Pellon equivalents

Margaret Komive’s Ins and Outs of Interfacing and Secrets for Success With Interfacing

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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 111—PatternCon: A Party for Those Who Love Patternmaking

Episode 111—PatternCon: A Party for Those Who Love Patternmaking