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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
This is the last of the Junior units. The skills you will learn in this unit build on the sewing
techniques you have learned in previous units. You may choose to sew with knit and/or
woven fabric.
DO
Learn new skills.
You can learn to:
• Sew on a specialty knit, such as two-way
stretch, fleece, sweater, or nylon tricot
• Sew on a stretch woven
• Apply an invisible or separating zipper
• Make pockets
• Make plackets (sleeve or neckline)
• Make elasticized leg openings, elas-
ticized arm openings, or elasticized
waistline (not a casing)
• Construct regulation set-in sleeves
• Construct a collar or hood
• Learn to use Wild Things! computer soft-
ware to design patterns
APPLY
Using some of 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
You have used many important sew-
ing techniques for both knit and wo-
ven fabrics. Continue building your
knowledge and skills by sewing and
practicing what you have learned.
Make one or more Practice/Service
Projects. See your leader/teacher or
county agent for a copy of the pat-
terns. Practice/Service Projects cannot
be exhibited in 4-H Sewing at the Ken-
tucky State Fair.
Sew and exhibit
a complete outfit
• Clothing Option—Two- or three-
piece complete coordinating outt,
such as swimwear with cover-up, a
warm-up suit, a dress with jacket or
coat, or a jacket or shirt with slacks/
skirt. At least one piece must in-
clude sleeves and a collar or hood.
Fabric choice may be woven, knit or
a combination of the two. If elas-
tic is used, it must be applied and
sewn to the fabric.
Project Guide—Junior Unit V
Put It All Together
Ages 9 to 13
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