IT’S FUN TO SEW
aprons and skirts
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
PHASE 2
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS
4-H CLUB SERIES L-86
It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts
Prepared by
THETA JOHNSON
Clothing Specialist, Extension Service
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
PHASE 2
Where to find page [Your guide for the project] 1 [Plan your project] 1 [Take care of your clothing] 2 [Shine your shoes] 2 [Sew on buttons] 2 [Assemble your sewing tools] 3 [Do your shopping] 3 [Buying cotton fabric] 3 [Learn to use the sewing machine] 4 [Learn to press cotton] 6 [Sew—have fun] 7 [Make a scarf] 7 [Make a sewing kit] 8 [Make TV slippers] 8 [Make your apron or skirt] 9 [Peasant apron with band] 10 [Peasant apron with elastic top] 12 [Gathered skirt] 13 [How does your apron or skirt look to you?] 16 [Complete your record book] 17 [Show others what you have learned] 17 [Exhibits] 17 [Give a demonstration] 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
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.