Clothing and Textiles Sewing Project March 6, 21, 30 and April 4, 18 -- 5:30 - 8:30 pm, basement of Valley Bank, 98 N Broadway, Belgrade April 14 (Saturday) 10 am - 4 pm -- bring your lunch or a few dollars to order pizza Remember to bring ALL of the following to EVERY work meeting: fabric suitable to project and skill level; extra fabric left from cutting out; pattern and instructions; sewing machine and necessary accessories (electric cord and foot pedal); extension cord; sewing tools including large headed straight pins, cloth tape measure, hem gauge, removable marking pen or pencil, sharp fabric scissors, and seam ripper; extra new sewing machine needles; 100% polyester thread to match project fabric, all notions (interfacing, zipper, buttons, elastic, etc) as listed on the back of the pattern envelope or project list. Beginner members: do not pick any knit fabric (stretches in all directions) and no plaid or horizontal line prints. Mid-weight woven fabrics are the best choice to start with. Help selecting a project and additional information can be obtained by contacting Janell Barber at seams_to_be@hotmail.com or by calling 539-1301. Quilting & Felting  Contact Sandra Fiegi - 388-6906 Sewing & Textiles The Sewing & Textiles project includes three introductory learning levels, an advanced level and several additional learning areas such as crochet, quilting and needlepoint.  Incorporated into each level are activities in sewing, creative designs, buymanship, and career exploration.  The purpose of the Sewing & Textiles project is to introduce you to the diverse world of textiles, fabrics, sewing and consumerism.  Buying strategies, accessorizing, apparel care, apparel design, recycling, how to start your own business and experiments on textiles all are explored in this series.  This project will help you explore the world of sewing and textiles while having fun and learning about yourself.  You'll need to keep your records up-to-date in this project like you do in all you other 4-H projects. EXPLORING TEXTILES & SEWING 1 - 1110 In this level, you'll be introduced to the world of textiles and sewing.  You'll learn about sewing tools, fabrics, how not to waste materials and how to be a smart shopper.  You'll learn about sergers, how to properly launder clothes and a whole lot more.  This level may take up to three years to complete.  You must complete at least 7 activities and three project learning experiences (such as giving a demonstration, participating in a fashion revue or exhibiting at the fair) each year.  You must complete a total of 21 of the required and optional activities within 3 years to complete this level.     Materials: M Under Construction, BU8060 $4.00 M Let's Sew, MI7198 $10.00 M Overlock Sewing, L3188 $1.50 L Helping Youth Explore Sewing and Textiles, BU7182 $3.50 EXPLORING TEXTILES & SEWING 2 - 1120 Now that you've learned some of the basics about textiles and sewing, you're ready to learn more.  In this project, you'll learn about measuring properly, cool fashions, wardrobe wizardry, fabric wear and tear, how to make a zippered pencil case, how to be a smart shopper and a lot more.  You must complete at least 7 activities each year and you must complete a total of 21 of the required and optional activities within 3 years to complete each level.     Materials: M Sew Much More, BU7180 $3.50 M Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing, PP-5284 $7.00 M Overlock Sewing L3188 L Helping Youth Explore Sewing and Textiles, BU7182 $3.50 EXPLORING TEXTILES & SEWING 3 - 1130 By now, you should be pretty knowledgeable about the big world of textiles and sewing.  You've practiced making a few items and probable learned how to make other things that weren't in the project books.  That's great.  In this level, you'll learn more about career opportunities, learn how to develop a business plan, how to make a fanny pack, how to make something from polar fleece, learn more about sergers, how to test fabrics, how to use resources wisely and much more.  You must complete at least 7 activities each year and you must complete a total of 21 of the required and optional activities within 3 years to complete each level.     Materials: M Sew On & Sew Forth, BU7181 $3.50 M Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing, PP-5284 $7.00 M Overlock Sewing, L3188 $1.50 L Helping Youth Explore Sewing and Textiles, BU7182 $3.50 ADVANCED SEWING SKILLS 4 - 1140 This level is designed for those who have mastered the skill in the previous three levels and want to practice advanced sewing skill and garment construction techniques.  You should only enroll in this level if you and your leader have agreed that you are ready for advanced sewing projects.  included in this level will be tailoring techniques, sewing formal wear, tailored jackets and coats, including linings, shaping, bound button holes, rolled collars and lapels as well as sewing with challenging fabrics.  You must complete at least 7 activities each year.     Materials: M Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring, 5285 S Fabric Savvy $25.00 S Sewing for Special Occasions, $16.00 S The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing S Fit for Real People, $25.00 S The Complete Kit of Fibers KNITTING - 1150 The 4-H knitting project is designed to teach the basic skills of knitting and then allow you to use creativity in producing articles that will enhance your wardrobe.  There are three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced.     Materials: M   Knitting, 2B1193, $2.50 S   ABC of Knitting - Right Hand, 5286R, $1.00 S   ABC of Knitting - Left Hand, 5287L, $1.00 CROCHET - 1160 The 4-H crochet project is designed to teach you about tools or equipment, choosing materials and working from a plan.  The project includes several basic stitches as well as pattern stitches.  The two levels in the crochet project are beginning and advanced.   Materials: M   Crochet, 2B1194, $1.50 S   ABC of Crochet - Right Hand, 5288R, $1.00 S   ABC of Crochet - Left Hand, 5289L $1.00 EMBROIDERY - 1170 The 4-H embroidery project is designed to encourage creativity and th meet the needs of each individual member.  There are two levels: beginning and advanced.  Embroidery could include crewel, huck or Swedish weaving and creative stitchery on clothing or other articles.   Materials: M   Embroidery, 2B1195 $1.50 S   ABC of Embroidery, 5290 $1.00 QUILTING/PATCHWORK/APPLIQUE - 1180 This 4-H project is designed to teach techniques and skill in making quilted, appliqued or patch-worked items for home or personal use.   Materials: M   Quilting/Patchwork/Applique, 2B1192, $2.00 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1199