Episode 142—What I Did on My Summer Vacation
This week I’m turning the mic on myself. I spent most of this past summer planning for a new business. A few weeks ago, I launched Sew Something Studio, a new in-person sewing school in Kalispell, Montana.
In this episode I walk through what it actually took to get it off the ground: why I decided now was the time; building the website; finding a location (and what makes a space work for sewing classes); getting machines and tables in place; and getting the word out locally. Whether you’ve dreamed of teaching sewing yourself or you’re just curious what goes on behind the scenes of a new sewing business, pull up a chair and listen while you sew.
SHOW NOTES
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 again at Sew Expo 2027—Note the new dates of March 4-7, 2027! Registration goes live on December 1, 2026, so don’t wait.