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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Project Guide—Junior Unit IV
Stretch Your
Knit Skills
Ages 9 to 13
Sewing with knit fabric is easy. This is the introductory project focusing
on the fundamental techniques you will need.
DO
Learn new skills.
You can learn to:
• Select a stable knit fabric
• Select a pattern for sewing with
knit fabric
• Use basic sewing techniques for sewing
on knit fabric
• Apply knit ribbing around sleeve,
neckline, or hem edges
• Use a serger for sewing seams
APPLY
Using the new skills listed above, along
with those previously learned, practice what
you are learning, 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 and expand
your knowledge and skills by making
an outt from knit 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 a complete
outfit
• Clothing Option—One- or two-
piece complete outt, such as top
and boom, pajamas, night shirt, or
dress
• Non-Clothing Option—Not
available for this unit
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