The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts · Episode 4 · January 27, 2026 · 40 min

When Your Sewing Machine Suddenly Hates You

Send us feedback about this episode! Have you ever sat down to sew and thought, “What is wrong with my sewing machine?” Skipped stitches, bird’s nests, weird noises—it can feel like your machine has turned against you. The tool that worked perfectly yesterday now seems to be throwing a fit. In this episode, we break down the most common sewing machine problems, why they happen, and how to troubleshoot them without panic. You’ll learn how to think like a sewing machine, spot simple fixes fast,...