It's Fun to Sew a Cotton School Dress

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS PHASE 3 4-H CLUB SERIES L-87
Prepared by THETA JOHNSON Clothing Specialist, Extension Service Utah State University Logan, Utah
Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project.
This project is for you who have learned the lessons of Clothing Phases 1 and 2. You are now ready to do more advanced sewing.
1. Care of clothing—learn to keep your clothing in its proper place. 2. Buying anklets and how to care for them. 3. Habits to improve health and grooming. 4. Style, material, and construction of easy-to-make clothes for school and play. 5. Taking part in special events such as judging, demonstrations, and exhibits.
Make one of these articles:
Swimming robe Scarf Peasant apron Draw-string bag
This will help you review what you learned in the other projects and to get the feel of using the sewing machine.
Make one of these articles:
School dress Skirt and blouse
Your county extension agent will give you a clothing record sheet and a sheet for your 4-H Club story for this year. Place them in front of last years’ records. Keep your records as you go. You may record the articles you make other than those that are required for your project, unless you have made them for some other program or class. Keep a record of the activities you participate in (such as tours, demonstrations, judging, camps, and exhibits) for your permanent record.
Give a demonstration at one of your club meetings. Show others what you have learned. When you show another club member how to tie a knot or sew on a button, you are giving a “demonstration.” Things that are done or seen are remembered longest and clearest. Work alone or with a partner. Plan to enter a community or county demonstration contest. Ask your leader for help on how to give a demonstration. Choose a topic you will study in your project.