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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
Materials Required:
• 2 yards of 45” firmly woven medium
weight fabric (denim, sport cloth, quilted)
• 36” heavy-duty zipper
• 1” Velcro® closure or gripper snap
• All purpose sewing thread to match fabric
Equipment Required:
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Tape measure or sewing gauge
• Pins and pin cushion
• Pencil
• Ruler/yard stick
• Newsprint or similar paper for pattern
• Paper scissors
• Iron and ironing surface
• Sewing machine
• Serger (if available)
Non-clothing Option – Junior Unit II
Let’s Get to the Bottom
Garment Bag
Ages 9 to 13
This simple garment bag includes straight and curved ma-
chine stitching, top stitching, seam nish, pocket with turned
and stitched hem, and zipper with tab closure. Finished size
22” x 38”
Pattern Cutting instructions:
1. Using ruler/yardstick, measure and draw
the following pattern pieces: pocket,
back, and side fronts. (Figure A).
2. Round corners as illustrated.
3. Cut with paper scissors.
Pocket/Cover
Cut 1
23"
12"
23"
39"
4 ½"
Back
Cut1
12"
39"
Side
Fronts
Cut 2
Figure A
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