Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Sarah Drysdale
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
The Purchase Area Master Clothing Volunteers taught a series of Upcycling sewing classes this summer in Graves county and Calloway county. The Junior 4-H Upcycling class in Graves County was a two day event were young 4-Her's ages 9 to 14 created three projects from denim. There were twelve youth, ten girls and two boys, that participated. This was a first time for the majority using a sewing machine. The Graves county 4-H sewing club gained two new members from this class and Calloway
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self-worth. Currently Quicksand Area has nine Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) who share their skills with others either in their respective counties or in the Quicksand Area.Each volunteer works closely with their County Extension Office to teach and lead a variety of sewing programs. Quicksand Area Master Clothing Volunteers suppor
Author: Laken Campbell
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self-worth. Currently Quicksand Area has nine Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) who share their skills with others either in their respective counties or in the Quicksand Area.Each volunteer works closely with their County Extension Office to teach and lead a variety of sewing programs. Quicksand Area Master Clothing Volunteers suppor
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Yearly, Quicksand Area Master Clothing Volunteers host workshops in two different locations. Participants at Come Sew with us, attend three different workshops of their choice where they learn a new skill then make the item for that workshop. This year the Wolfe County Extension Office and the Perry County Extension Office were the host sites. On June 8th in Perry County 33 attended and on June 15 in Wolfe County there were32 attendees. Attendees are agents, Master Clothing Volunteers, and clien
Author: M. Elizabeth Coots
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, but it can also reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Shelby County FCS Agent advised and worked with eight Master Clothing Volunteers to plan programming for the year. The Agent also coordinated with the Jefferson County 4-H Agent who serves as the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer Agent Contact and participated in the statewide MCV Training, helped to or
Author: Kelly Smith
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, it can reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) Contact Agent. The Shelby County FCS and Jefferson County 4-H Agent coordinated the Louisville Area Master Clothing Volunteers (MCVs) statewide training attendance and assisted at the statewide MCV Training, organi
