Back   Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing   Title Source Type of Material #1 Clothing Leader's Guide  University of Nebraska  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Lessons for many club meetings are included in this guide to Clothing Levels 1 and 2 (see descriptions for these projects). These ideas will help a leader provide the 4-H members with solid sewing skills and knowledge. Nebraska 4-H Clothing curriculum is aligned to school standards.  #2 Clothing Level I  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description The Nebraska 4-H Clothing projects give members opportunities to: - Make decisions - Be creative - Gain knowledge and skills - Work and share with others In the Clothing Level I curriculum, youth will learn basic clothing construction skills including selecting fabric and pattern, basic sewing techniques, clothing care and tips on modeling and grooming. To assess youth learning, the curriculum suggests that youth master 40 out of 50 skills listed on the Clothing Construction Skills Checklist before moving on the Clothing Level II. This curriculum is aligned to school standards.   #3 Clothing Level II  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description The Nebraska 4-H Clothing projects give members opportunities to: - Make decisions - Be creative - Gain knowledge and skills - Work and share with others In the Clothing Level II curriculum, youth will build upon the knowledge gained through hands-on clothing construction projects completed in Clothing Level I. Level II will expose youth to new skills such as: Set-in-sleeves Collars Gathers and ruffles Waistbands Yokes Pockets Darts Belts Topstitching Zipper Using trims Making pants Sewing with knits, pile fabrics and plaids/stripes Machine buttonholes In addition, youth will explore proper care and use of sewing machines, basic design principles, wardrobe planning, and clues for good fitting. Knowledge of clothing care, laundry, and modeling will build from Level I. To complete this curriculum, youth should be able to check off 60 of the 75 skills listed on the Clothing Construction Skills Checklist and make at least two different garments. Possible projects may include lounge wear, pants, shorts, skirts, knit garments, jumpsuits, jogging outfits, and blouses. This curriculum is aligned to school standards.   #4 Clothing: Bag It!  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to hand stitch a bean bag animal. Part of the beginner level Clothing series.(2 pages, 142 KB) Publication No. ACTas122  #5 Clothing: Collage Banner  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to sew and decorate a banner. Part of the beginner level Clothing series.(1 page, 45 KB) Publication No. ACTas123  #6 Clothing: Holes & More Holes!  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to test fabric with sandpaper. Part of the beginner level Clothing series.(2 pages, 42 KB) Publication No. ACTas125  #7 Clothing: License to Drive  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to use a sewing machine to stitch a pattern on a paper template. Part of the beginner level Clothing series.(3 pages, 62 KB) Publication No. ACTas124  #8 Clothing: Puppet Party!  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to use a sewing machine to make a puppet. Part of the beginner level Clothing series. (2 pages, 134 KB) Publication No. ACTas126  #9 Clothing: Stitch It!  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to use yarn and tapestry needle to sew basic stitches onto pattern cards. Part of the beginner level Clothing series. (4 pages, 308 KB) Publication No. ACTas127  #10 Lounging Apparel  Ohio State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description In this project you'll make the top layer of an outfit for lounging at home such as a robe, housecoat, jumpsuit, tunic and pants, or other garment suitable for lounging. To complete your lounging outfit, make or select other garments and accessories (sleepwear, slippers, or shoes). Compare lounge wear fabrics and garments in a shopping experience.  #11 Mini 4-H Before You Sew  Purdue University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Before You Sew uses art activities to introduce sewing skills and concepts. Children are encouraged to explore the art activities. By doing so, the children practice sewing skills like following a pattern, cutting, lacing, measuring, stitching, stuffing, and weaving. Mini 4-H is designed for children in grades K-2 to explore a variety of project activity areas and to interact with caring adults and other children.  #12 Quilt Quest on CD ROM  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Quilt Quest is a comprehensive curriculum designed to inspire youth ages 10 - 19 to enter and pursue the world of quilts and quilt making. More than a book filled with activities, it is a resource teaching about all aspects of quilts and quiltmaking. Written to address school standards in reading and math, Quilt Quest has been used by school teachers and the more traditional 4-H delivery systems equally well. The curriculum is supported by a website: http://www.quiltquest.unl.edu. The two hundred eighty three page full-color Quilt Quest curriculum is divided into 5 chapters or -blocks- which each have a range of experience levels. Chapter one, "The Starting Block" deals with the basics, answering the question -What is a quilt?- and presents examples of basic equipment and techniques used in quilt making. Chapter two, "Design the Block" helps youth discover how quilters use the basic elements and principles of design in their quilts and how they too can design harmonious quilts. In chapter three, "Build the Block" the basic and more advanced techniques used to create a quilt from piecing through applique are featured. A unique unit not found in many quilt publications is chapter four, "Preserve the Block" which teaches about ways to care for and conserve quilts and other textiles. In this chapter, youth learn about yarn structures to help identify fibers found in quilts, and the best way to handle and store textile items. Finally, in chapter 5, "Beyond the Block", products based on the concept "quilt" are presented.   #13 Sewing Expressions 1: Under Construction  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Youth practice the basics of sewing construction and how to make simple clothing or accessory pieces  #14 Sewing Expressions 2: Fashion Forward  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Fashion Forward will help youth develop their fashion sense and the skills needed to create a unique style of their own  #15 Sewing Expressions 3: Refine Design  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Youth will learn more about fashion and their unique style as well as technology in sewing and careers in the textile industry  #16 Sewing Expressions: Helper's Guide  National 4-H Council  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials; 4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description This guide is packed with activities to involve the entire group. Youth will learn more about fashion and their unique style as well as technology in sewing and careers in the textile industry  #17 Sewing for Fun  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Sewing for Fun from Nebraska 4-H can open the door to a life-long interest (or career!) in clothing and textiles. Youth will get their first taste of sewing with fun and easy-to-understand projects including: Various pillows and pillowcases (including quilted) Needlebook Pin Cushion Tote bag Laundry bag This curriculum comes with a pattern packet that features step-by-step illustrated patterns and instructions. Sewing for Fun is aligned to school standards.   #18 Sewing for Fun Leader's Guide  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Learning to sew? The best place to start may not be by making a garment. 4-H’ers can learn to thread and use a sewing machine, all about sewing tools, and can make some really neat non-wearables that they can show with pride and satisfaction. Taken at the same time as beginning level garment projects, but often completed first, Sewing for Fun helps a 4-Her build skills that transfer easily to garment making. This Leader's Guide accompanies the Sewing for Fun Member Manual and Sewing for Fun Packet (patterns).  #19 Sewing for Fun Packet  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description Sewing for Fun from Nebraska 4-H can open the door to a life-long interest (or career!) in clothing and textiles. Youth will get their first taste of sewing with fun and easy-to-understand projects including: Various pillows and pillowcases (including quilted) Needlebook Pin Cushion Tote bag Laundry bag This curriculum comes with a pattern packet that features step-by-step illustrated patterns and instructions.   #20 Yarn - The Essential Element of Knitting  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Clothing and Textiles-Sewing Description If you wanted to beginning to knit or crochet would you know what kind of yarn to use? This activity will show you through hands-on activities how to choose the different types of yarn available for you to use in different ways and projects.