IT’S FUN TO SEW
a cotton school dress
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS
PHASE 3
4-H CLUB SERIES L-87
It’s Fun to Sew—Cotton School Dress
Prepared by
THETA JOHNSON
Clothing Specialist, Extension Service
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
PHASE 3
Where to find page [Your guide for the project] 1 [Plan your project] 1 [Your anklets] 2 [Improve your grooming] 2 [Care of your hair] 2 [Patterns for you] 3 [Fabrics you will like] 4 [Before you start to sew] 5 [Study your pattern] 5 [Straighten your fabric] 5 [Pin and cut] 6 [Check your machine] 6 [Practice on an easy-to-make article] 7 [Drawstring bag] 7 [Swimming robe] 8 [Apron or scarf] 9 [Make clothes for school or play] 9 [Blouse] 9 [Gathered skirt] 9 [Gored skirt] 12 [School dress] 12 [How does your costume look to you?] 12 [Tips for easier sewing] 13 [Belt keepers] 16 [Darts] 13 [Facings] 14 [Fastenings] 16 [Gathers] 11 [Guide lines] 13 [Hems] 15 [Markings] 13 [Seams] 14 [Seam finishes] 14 [Skirt band] 11 [Skirt placket] 10 [Stay-stitching] 13 [Tailor’s tacks] 13 [Complete your record book] 17 [Show others what you have learned] 17 [Exhibits] 17 [Demonstrations] 17 [Are you ready for the next project?] 17
Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project.
Your guide for the 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.
Third phase clothing features clothing for school and play. It includes points on health and good grooming for you to study and use. You will learn to stretch the life of your clothes. Take turns leading discussions and giving demonstrations for your club. Look at “Tips for Easier Sewing,” [page 13]. They will aid you in improving your sewing.