Clothing
Description
Clothing is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that
will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County
4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications.
Clothing 1
In this beginning project, identify sewing tools and sewing machine parts, stitch on a serger, thread a sewing machine, identify types of fibers and fabrics, identify types of seam finishes, select and purchase a pattern, sew and clip a curved seam, sort clothes for laundry, remove stains, donate a sewn project, and more.
BU8060, Under Construction
MI7198, Let’s Sew!
Clothing 2
In this intermediate sewing project, enhance your sewing skills beyond the basics. Identify types of fabric construction, natural and man-made fibers, and types of fabric coloration; make a patch pocket, insert a lapped zipper, sew buttonholes and different seam finishes; use pressing tools and thread a serger; read International Care Symbols; research different laundry products; set a price for textile products; plan and organize a community service project; and more.
BU8061, Fashion Forward
Clothing 3
In this advanced sewing project, use specialized sewing tools or equipment; combine patterns to create a design; create outdoor wear; design and embellish a garment; sew with fabric containing spandex; identify clothing styles that enhance figures; use a computer to print on fabric; plan and conduct a style revue; study careers that work with fibers and textiles; and more.
BU8062, Refine Design
Clothing Leader
BU8063, Sewing Expressions Group Activity Guide
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Clothing? Try the links below or link
to an upcoming 4-H event on the Calendar.
Clothing Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including clothing. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Make
It Yourself with Wool Contest: National
Annual contest sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association
to promote wool and generate new interest in sewing with wool among
young people.
Make It Yourself with Wool Contest: Wisconsin
Annual contest held during the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson, WI..
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you're in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin 4-H
and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus.
The conference offers educational seminars in most areas of 4-H.
Contact your county Extension office for details.
Wisconsin
State Fair Activity Stations
Each Activity Station features fun, hands-on activities on Visual
Arts, Sewing, Woodworking, Agriculture and other topics. Coordinators
need youth to help staff the stations and teach young fairgoers.
Look for latest information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo.
Wisconsin
State Fair Clothing Revue
4-H youth model clothing that they've made themselves in an
almost-professional run-way fashion show during the state fair each
August. Look for latest information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth
Expo.
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Activity Plans
Learning by doing . . . that's been the 4-H way for 100 years!
Dive into these fun clothing activities. Click on the file for a
complete lesson plan.
Bag It! (2 pages, 142 KB) Hand stitch a bean bag animal.-
Casserole Carriers (2 pages, 1030 KB) How to make casserole
carriers for 9x13 inch and 1 ½ quart sizes.
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Collage Banner (1 page, 45 KB) Sew and decorate a banner.
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Curling Iron Caddy (2 pages, 850 KB) How to make a caddy for
a curling iron.
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Hair Ruffle (1 page, 866 KB) How to make a circular hair ruffle.
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Holes and More Holes (2 pages, 42 KB) Test fabric with sandpaper.
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Key Ring Holiday Ornament (2 pages, 306 KB) How to make key
ring holiday ornaments.
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License to Drive (3 pages, 62 KB) Use a sewing machine to
stitch a pattern on a paper template.
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Placemat Apron (3 pages, 345 KB) How to make a placement apron.
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Potpourri Hot Pad (3 pages, 1850 KB) How to make a potpourri
hot pad for Valentine's Day.
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Puppet Party (2 pages, 134 KB) Use a sewing machine to make
a puppet.
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Quick Quilt Ornament Coaster (2 pages, 2280 KB) How to make
a quick quilt ornament coaster.
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Soda Can Insulator (2 pages, 286 KB) How to make a soda can
insulator.
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Stitch It! (4 pages, 308 KB) Use yarn and tapestry needle
to sew basic stitches on to pattern cards.
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Wheelchair Bag (4 pages, 730 KB) How to make a wheelchair
bag.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Clothing Project.
Just follow these links!
American Sewing Guild
Site features discounts for sewing-related materials and tools.
You can also find the latest news from the sewing industry, and
information on membership for the American Sewing Guild.
Butterick
Patterns
Site with the latest catalog of patterns from Butterick.
Coats & Clark
Site with how-to's, free projects and more for sewing and quilting,
knitting and crochet, machine and hand embroidery.
FabricLink
Learn about fabrics, apparel and clothing care.
Fabrics.net
An information, resource and referral network, featuring information
about fabrics, trims, care, embroidery, knitting, vintage fabric
and quilting.
Home Sewing Association
Download basic sewing guidelines, see what’s new in home
sewing, and network with other sewers in “The Sewing Thread.”
Husqvarna
Viking
Develop and produce creative sewing projects through information
on how to use household sewing machines and related products.
McCall Pattern Company
Find everything from patterns to designs, as well as links to
other sewing sites.
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
Nancy’s
Notions
All you need to know about up-to-date sewing techniques and
designs.
National
4-H Cooperative Curriculum System: Sewing
Activities and links to sewing sites for youth, volunteers and
educators.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many family, home and health
projects including fun project ideas in clothing.
Vintage Pattern Lending
Library
Site to buy or borrow sewing patterns and publications from
1840 to 1950.
Pfaff
Up-to-date sewing, embroidery, software and ironing ideas from
Pfaff sewing brand.
Sewing Prose
Helpful sewing tips for parents.
Simplicity Pattern Company
Thousands of pattern ideas including archived and up-to-fashion
choices.
Vogue
Online home of Vogue and W magazines. Also contains
style editors’ tips and stories on topics from fashion shows
to stylish patterns.
Vogue Patterns
Features catalog of patterns from Vogue Patterns magazine.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Clothing Project, contact the following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several clothing and sewing resources.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Ruth Schriefer
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