Study these subjects
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
Articles to make
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
Add to your record book
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.
Learn to give a demonstration
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.
Plan 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.