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Available from the Extension office or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sewing Expressions Level 1 \u2013 Under Construction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Youth will learn more about fashion and their unique style as well as technology in sewing and careers in the textile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sewing Expressions Level 2 \u2013 Fashion Forward<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fashion Forward (Level 2) will help youth develop their fashion sense and the skills needed to create a unique style of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sewing Expressions Level 3 \u2013 Refine Design<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Refine Design (Level 3) will help youth learn more about fashion and their unique style as well as technology in sewing and careers in the textile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sewing Expressions Helper\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This book is the Helper\u2019s Guide of the 4-H Sewing Curriculum. This curriculum set, written by university experts, include activities for young people to develop and share their creative abilities in the sewing and textiles area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The activity books include sections on creating (gaining experience in sewing), maintaining (caring for textile items), teching (technology applications in the apparel and textile industry), futuring (a sampling of potential careers), and serving (using their knowledge and skills to help others).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this series, youth learn how to construct garments while also learning textile science, beginning math and engineering techniques, and investigating careers and service projects in the garment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals, youth will gather the tools they\u2019ll need to begin sewing, understand textiles through fun science experiments, learn beginning math and engineering techniques in clothing construction, and take their skills a step further, investigating businesses, service learning projects, and modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing, youth will prepare for more advanced sewing techniques and projects, conduct more advanced textile science experiments, focus on advanced engineering techniques, add finishing touches and style to garments, and market and calculate prices of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further, youth will learn the advanced, couture techniques used by designers to create unique garments. Youth will take the science of textiles a step further, and learn to sew garments with challenging patterns and fabrics, couture sewing techniques, and how to sell your professional-looking garments and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maker\u2019s Guide to Sewing Stuff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Maker\u2019s Guide to Sewing Stuff, youth will use the skills learned in STEAM Clothing 1 & 2 to make stuff! Youth will create items to use and wear while they practice their beginning sewing skills. Activities in this manual are for beginning and intermediate sewers looking to improve their skills before progressing into using patterns to make garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEAM Clothing Activity Manual: Beyond the Needle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Beyond the Needle, youth will learn all about the \u2018A\u2019 in STEAM Clothing \u2014 the Art! This youth manual includes activities for three skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Youth will learn the design basics and create a portfolio to exhibit samples made to practice specific techniques. Then, youth will be able to create their own fabulous embellishments and treatments on garments. If you love art, then this STEAM Clothing manual is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Wearable Technology curriculum series in which youth solve real world problems and practice the engineering design process while immersed in the innovative area of wearable technologies. This curriculum teaches engineering design, computer programming, basic circuitry, and sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each youth will need their own Design Notebooks for each level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 1: Circuitry \u2013 Leader\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 1: Circuitry \u2013 Design Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is Level 1 of the Wearable Technology curriculum series, in which youth solve real world problems and practice the engineering design process while immersed in the innovative area of wearable technologies. This curriculum teaches engineering design, computer programming, basic circuitry, and sewing. In Level 1, youth learn the foundations of circuitry through 4 projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 2: Sewing \u2013 Leader\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 2: Sewing \u2013 Design Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is Level 2 of the Wearable Technology curriculum series, in which youth solve real world problems and practice the engineering design process while immersed in the innovative area of wearable technologies. This curriculum teaches engineering design, computer programming, basic circuitry, and sewing. In Level 2, youth learn how to sew and create projects using microcontrollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 3: Programming \u2013 Leader\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 3: Programming \u2013 Design Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is Level 3 of the Wearable Technology curriculum series, in which youth solve real world problems and practice the engineering design process while immersed in the innovative area of wearable technologies. This curriculum teaches engineering design, computer programming, basic circuitry, and sewing. In Level 3, youth learn basic programming and coding skills and then apply these skills using various platforms, such as Arduino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 4: Design \u2013 Leader\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WearTec Book 4: Design \u2013 Design Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is Level 4 of the Wearable Technology curriculum series, in which youth solve real world problems and practice the engineering design process while immersed in the innovative area of wearable technologies. This curriculum teaches engineering design, computer programming, basic circuitry, and sewing. In Level 4, youth practice each step of the engineering design process: Research, Develop a Solution, Test & Evaluate, and Communicate. Level 4 includes 4 Design Challenges involving light and temperature.Indiana 4-H Sewing CurriculumOhio 4-H Sewing Project Guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n C0677E \u2013 Sewing Skills Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This publication is designed for 4-H\u2019ers enrolled in the Clothing Program. Its purpose is to help you plan sewing activities to constantly stretch your sewing abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EM4339E \u2013 Fashion Modeling Your 4-H Garment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply wearing clothes is modeling. You are always on display, whether you are on the street, in your home, at school, on the job, at play, traveling, or at parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EM4224E \u2013 Suggestions for Writing 4-H Style Revue Commentary (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 4-H Fashion Revue commentary presents the 4-H\u2019er and his or her project to the audience. The commentary should introduce the 4-H\u2019er, describe special garment features for the audience to notice, and may highlight additional personal information about the 4-H\u2019er and the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PNW197 \u2013 Measuring Up: Quality Standards in Sewn Items<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of this publication is to list and describe specific characteristics that can be expected in high-quality construction of either home-sewn or ready-to-wear garments or other sewn items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n C0675E \u2013 Clothing Construction Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Used to record types of garments made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EM4789E \u2013 Teaching 4-H Oral Reasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaches leaders how to help 4-H members give oral reasons for judging items and exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EM4870E \u2013 Sew Quick! Leader Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a 4-H clothing leader\u2019s guide. It contains tips and techniques for sewing, and quick projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EM4916S \u2013 \u00a1Costura Rapida<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Es una publicaci\u00f3n que muestra varios proyectos r\u00e1pidos que han sido utilizados con \u00e9xito en ambientes 4-H en el Estado de Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n State 4-H Needle Arts Project Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-H Sewing Project Activity Guide \u2013 4-H Canada & Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jean Jems: Simple Sewing Projects \u2013 Arizona Cooperative Extension (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EM014E \u2013 Interfacings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re interested in clothing, you\u2019ll want to know about the central role interfacings play in making a garment appear professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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