It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE PHASE 2 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS 4-H CLUB SERIES L-86
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.
Learn to sew—have fun. This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project. Read it carefully and study the pictures. Ask your mother to read and study with you. Follow the instructions and you will form good habits. This project is planned for you. Learn to do each part step by step.
Keep this book in your sewing box. Refer to it whenever you need help.
1. Care of clothing— sew on buttons shine your shoes keep dresses on hangers in closets or placed neatly in drawers 2. Good grooming— keep neat and tidy practice good health habits 3. Cotton fabrics 4. Use of your sewing machine
One of the following first for practice Head scarf—single Head scarf—double Sewing kit TV slippers An apron or skirt as your main project Gathered skirt Peasant apron Elastic top apron Cover-all apron
Your County extension agent will give you your 4-H record sheets. Keep your clothing record up to date. Write your 4-H story for the year when you complete your project. Be sure to fill in your permanent record, too. There are places on your permanent record to show the activities you have participated in—be sure to keep a record of them. Activities plus project work make a well-rounded 4-H program.
Show others what you have learned by giving a demonstration at one of your club meetings. 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. Give your demonstration alone or with a partner. You will find demonstrations interesting and helpful. Ask your leader to give you ideas on how to give a demonstration. Choose a topic you have studied in your project.
You will want to talk about your project with your mother and leader. This will help you to understand your project. Study the project outline and your record book. Take your mother with you to your first 4-H club meeting.