Today I had the pleasure of taking Holly to a 4-H sewing clinic sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension. Holly is signed up for Sewing 1, where her ultimate "project" will be either a pair of pajama pants, a skirt, a pair of shorts, or a 9-patch pillow. I think she's leaning toward a pair of pajama pants as of right now.
First, the girls were given an introduction to the project judging day (which happens in July, a month or so before the actual fair), and were told what to expect at the "fashion revue", which is a fashion show in the afternoon, where they display their projects for an audience.
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| Learning the parts of a sewing machine... |
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| Practicing sewing a straight line, turning, and sewing a curved line... |
Then the girls split into groups and worked their way around 5 stations where they learned the different aspects of sewing and clothing construction.
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| Learning to cut out a pattern... |
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| Taking measurements to correctly size a garment... |
At the end of the stations, the girls then selected material and made a drawstring bag. Holly loved every part of the day!
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| Working on the drawstring bag... |
We both learned so much! I can't wait for spring break when we have hours on end to play around with patterns, fabric, and the sewing machine!
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