Your guide for the project
Reading edition
This project is for you who have learned the lessons of Clothing Phases 1 and 2. You are now ready to do more advanced sewing.
Third phase clothing features clothing for school and play. It includes points on health and good grooming for you to study and use. You will learn to stretch the life of your clothes. Take turns leading discussions and giving demonstrations for your club. Look at “Tips for Easier Sewing,” page 13. They will aid you in improving your sewing.
What to study
1. Care of clothing—learn to keep your clothing in its proper place.
2. Buying anklets and how to care for them.
3. Habits to improve health and grooming.
4. Style, material, and construction of easy-to-make clothes for school and play.
5. Taking part in special events such as judging, demonstrations, and exhibits.
Articles to make
Make one of these articles:
Swimming robe
Scarf
Peasant apron
Draw-string bag
This will help you review what you learned in the other projects and to get the feel of using the sewing machine.
Make one of these articles:
School dress
Skirt and blouse
Add to your 4-H record book
Your county extension agent will give you a clothing record sheet and a sheet for your 4-H Club story for this year. Place them in front of last years’ records. Keep your records as you go. You may record the articles you make other than those that are required for your project, unless you have made them for some other program or class. Keep a record of the activities you participate in (such as tours, demonstrations, judging, camps, and exhibits) for your permanent record.
Demonstrate to your club
Give a demonstration at one of your club meetings. Show others what you have learned. When you show another club member how to tie a knot or sew on a button, you are giving a “demonstration.” Things that are done or seen are remembered longest and clearest. Work alone or with a partner. Plan to enter a community or county demonstration contest. Ask your leader for help on how to give a demonstration. Choose a topic you will study in your project.