Sewing Project
Project Description
Sewing introduces you to the diverse world of clothing and sewing and includes 3 levels. This project will help you explore the world of sewing and textiles by completing various sewing projects.
Project Requirements
Sewing projects will not need the project books unless they want one as a reference tool
*** Please note, if you do not attend at least one workshop in your project area during the 4-H year, you will be required to complete activities in your project book and turn it in with your record book. The number of activities required to complete a 4-H year in each project book can be found here.
To view other sewing projects available for fair click here
Sewing students - please come prepared:
♣ Prewash your fabrics before cutting out pattern ♣ If comfortable, cut the patterns prior to the workshop as there is limited space ♣ Know your sewing machine – how to thread and rewind a bobbin, using the foot pedal.
Minimum sewing supplies to have handy are:Scissors – preferably shears, Dressmaker pins, or quilting pins, Pin cushion, Seam ripper, 6” ruler, Seam gauge, Measuring tape, Marking pencil/pen, and Sewing machine (if you don’t have one, we have one or two machines to use at workshops)
Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and weaving this is also a time for these projects.
Knitting – bring your own needles and yarn; crochet – crochet hook and yarn; embroidery – embroidery thread, hoop, and material; weaving – yarn or thread for your projects
If you are interested in learning to weave there is a rigid heddle loom and some other hand looms available to use.
Project Superintendent Information
Sewing Superintendent: Trudy Moffett and Desiree Moffett
Contact: 406-799-3254 or wolfcreekcottagecrafts(at)gmail.com
How will you be contacted? Newsletter
Junior Superintendent: Hadassah Moffett
Project age limit? 8 and up
Sewing Resources
Patterns
- Utility Apron
- Everyday Apron
- Pillowcase
- Reversible Tote Bag
- Baby Bib
- Fabric Box
- Denim Basket
- Sewing Machine Caddy
- Bowl Potholder
Sewing Revue
April 23, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. - Helena Valley Baptist Church
- Judging starts at 1:30 Please arrive 15 minutes early.
- Registration is due Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. on google forms
- Narrative for Sewing Revue
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717