Jan. 22nd - Finish all projects started
Feb. 5th - Making a fleece scarf, need to bring 2 pieces of 1/3yards fleece, can be two colors, same color or pattern.
This is an example of the scarf projectFeb. 19th - Making Pocket Books out of placemats, Please bring a placemat and things to decorate it, like, buttons, lace, fabric and handles that can be made of ribbon or wood.
March 18th - PJ pants, you will need; measurements for waist and hips, 2 1/2 yards- 45" fabric, a little more if matching is required (Cotton or Cotton/flannel), 1 yard- 1/2 wide elastic and matching tread. Please wash fabric first to be sure that it is pre-shrunk! You can also bring any unfinished projects with you. They will also have doll patterns as well. This project may take two sessions.
April 1st - No class, Plant sale
April 15th - finish the PJ pants
April 29th - Bring any un-finished projects and we are going to be making american girl doll clothes or dog clothes which ever you want. We have some fabric but if you would like to bring your favorite pattern you can. We also, really want you to work on threading your machine and filling a bobbin on tuesday.
May 13th - Beach Bag, 1 yard light to mid-weight cotton, 1 1/2 yards cord for drawstring, 1 cord lock, 1 sheet plastic canvas (for bottom)
October 14th and 28th - we will be making bears to take to the EMS workers to give to children
Nov 18th - No class
Nov 25th - finish bears and take to EMS
Jan. 13th - They'll need to bring 2 pcs. of fleece, 1/3 yd. in length and thread to match. The fleece can be the same color or two different colors...whatever the girls like....two colors is better!!
If you are new then come and learn the basics and we will get you caught up! Please buy the kit below before coming if you can! Most items can be bought anywhere or found around your house.
Letter from the teachers 09/03/08:
Welcome to the 4-H beginning sewing class
We are so glad you decided to join our class or come back if you were with us last year!
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR CALENDAR
We will be meeting on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, starting on September 23rd. The class runs from 4-6 pm. We are asking the girls to be as punctual and dedicated as possible. That would allow us to get everyone started at the same time and finish our projects in a timely manner. It takes time away from the girls who come to every class if we have to play 'catch-up'!
GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE CLASS
At the first meeting we will go over the basic operations of the sewing machine, such as threading, filling a bobbin and learning what to do when the thread jams! We will also do some practice sewing so all the girls will feel more at ease when we start our first project.
This year we would like the girls to help us compile our "Calendar of Events". Since 4-H is a service club we thought it would be a way to give back to the community by sewing several service projects throughout the year. So we have a lot going on that first class!!
SUPPLIES
Sewing Kit...please buy or bring from home!
*Pins
*Tape Measure
*Small Ruler
*2 pair of scissors: one small hand pair (very handy, but optional) and
one pair large enough to cut fabric.
*Mixed needles for hand sewing
*Thread marking pencil (the white chalk kind is great)
*Regular pencil
*Seam ripper
We do have a few sewing machines here at the Arboretum. But if your daughter has her own or you have one at home that she is familiar with she is welcome to bring it with her to class.
There will be a $10 fee per semester. That will enable us to buy an assortment of thread for the machines and extra sewing supplies to have on hand for the girls.
Since there are only two of us and we could have up to 10 girls, we would welcome any parents assistance if they have the time available.
WE'RE PLANNING TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN THIS YEAR AND BE PRODUCTIVE AT THE SAME TIME!!
Ann Barker (392-1376) and Judy Shreve (313-0375)
How to Join Sewing Classes
