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Sewing and Textiles Project

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This 4-H project is designed to help you explore the world of sewing and buymanship. Use your creativity to construct and purchase items for your wardrobe.

Learn to create clothing or other items for yourself and others.
Learn about fabrics.
Apply design elements and art principles to your constructed item.
Learn how to use sewing equipment safely.
Learn how to purchase garments and accessories.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE:

Contact your county Extension office to participate in local clothing camps, workshops or county fairs/achievement days.
Create your own sewing/tailoring business.
Demonstrate proper clothing care (laundry, repair and alterations) with friends and family.
Help family members shop for clothing that best fits their different body types.
Attend the Extension Youth Conference and attend workshops, listen to motivational speakers and participate in a community service project; bring ideas back to your club and community.
Interested in a college education in the area of apparel merchandising, design and production? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University’s College of Human Science and Education at www.ndsu.edu/hse.

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Exhibit an item such as a pin cushion, pillow or tote bag.
Choose a fabric and explain what it is made of, how to care for it and how it is used.
Exhibit a garment or accessory that you have decorated.
Create a poster showing patterns designed for two or more figure types.
Design a poster showing some new sewing tools/equipment and how they can be used.
Create a personalized pattern for a garment with a computer or Internet program.
Create a display on some new fabrics and why they were made (bulletproof vests, antibacterial, wicking, etc.).
Describe the laundry process and special considerations.
Create a display on detergent use and how stain removers work.
Create a display on how to make simple repairs using only a needle and thread.
Construct a soft furnishing (pillow, quilt, comforter, curtains, etc.).
Develop an educational exhibit on clothing buymanship.

Sewing and Textiles Project

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