Kentucky Junior - Junior Unit II: Lets Get to the Bottom

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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Project Guide—Junior Unit II
Let’s Get to the
Bottom
Ages 9 to 13
You will continue to use and build on the sewing skills learned in Unit I.
DO
Learn new skills.
You can learn to:
• Use interfacing
• Use the serger to finish your seams
• Finish a waistline with a waistband
or facing
• Make darts
• Ease a seamline
• Handle bulk in an enclosed seam
• Put in a zipper (may include centered,
lapped, or fly)
• Put on a hook and eye or snap
• Hem using a hand sewing needle and
thimble
APPLY
Using some of the new skills listed above,
along with ones you learned in Unit 1, com-
plete a project and keep a record of what you
have sewn.
What you will do:
 Practice the skills
We learn to sew by sewing! You will
continue learning to sew by construct-
ing an item made from woven fabric.
The more you sew and practice the
skills you have learned, the beer you
will become.
Make one or more Practice/Service
Projects. See your leader/teacher or
county agent for copies of the paerns.
Consider giving some of these as gis
to friends or family. Practice/Service
Projects cannot be exhibited in 4-H
Sewing at the Kentucky State Fair.
 Sew and exhibit an item from
one of the options listed
• Clothing Option—Shorts, pants,
or skirt with a zipper and a waist-
line facing or waistband
• Non-Clothing Option—Tote bag,
garment bag, purse, or gym bag
with zipper and self-fabric straps
or handles