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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
This unit builds on the fundamental skills learned in Units I and II.
DO
Learn new skills.
You can learn to:
• Make a top with sleeves (raglan, shirt,
or kimono style)
• Make a collar
• Make a simple lining
• Topstitch
• Make machine buttonholes
• Sew on buttons
• Apply decorative trim
APPLY
Using new skills listed above, practice
what you have learned, complete 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 beer you
will become.
Make one or more Practice/Service
Projects. See your leader/teacher or
county agent for copies of the paerns.
Consider giving some of these as gis
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—Shirt, simple
jacket, one-piece dress with no waist-
line, cape with a hood or collar,
bathrobe, or vest with lining or fac-
ings; project must include buons
and buonholes
• Non-Clothing Option—Back-
pack with lining, applied trims,
and buon/buonhole closure.
Project Guide—Junior Unit III
Top It O
Ages 9 to 13
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