Adult volunteers in Cass County are learning new Clothing and Textiles skills in preparation for 4-H FCS/CLT competitions. Educational workshops for volunteers have covered the use of sewing tools and equipment, clothing construction, the importance of using the iron and ironing board in creating professional looking garments, “pressing” as one sews, and fiber properties of fleece.
Lead by 4-H Agent John Ferguson, the hands-on sessions have participants winding the bobbin, threading the upper thread and machine needle, using Rotary cutters and acrylic rulers, pressing, and constructing two finished products.
Volunteers, joined by 4-H youth members, are mastering skills needed to compete in 4-H competitions. Sewing has provided the opportunity to refashion or recycle outdated items into something useful, which is also part of the statewide 4-H Clothing & Textiles, Duds to Dazzle Competition
Working with the group, 4-H Program Specialist Joice A. Jeffries saw laughter and fun as participants created “Camp Caddies” and “Fringed Fleece Scarves.” Camp Caddies had three to five pockets to store toiletries such as a comb, hair brush, toothpaste, toothbrush and soap.
Joice A Jeffries, Ph.D.
Program Specialist, 4-H and Youth Development
jojeffries@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-5102