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) |
3198 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
1047 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
2133 |
Today, basic life skills such as sewing have become a lost art. “Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, patience, fine motor skills, problem solving, process thinking and visualization.” Scientists have conducted studies on the relationship between quilting, sewing and wellbeing. One even interviewed a quilting and knitting group and discovered that a solid social network was fostered, self-esteem increased motivation, and even the use of color was psychologica...
