Extension
It Starts With Us
Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
2914 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
990 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
1990 |
Sewing is a life skill not taught daily as in times past. This is a helpful skill that children; teens and adults need to know. Sewing improves hand/eye coordination, improves critical thinking skills, and serves as a creative outlet. ( 5 Health Benefits of Sewing and Why You Should Try It (mindfood.com) )The “Sewing Day Camp” taught students basic sewing procedures, parts of the sewing machine, how to thread the machine, how to read and layout a pattern, how to safely use, a sewing machine, fab...
