Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
619 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
451 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
901 |
Stories
4-H Sewing Workshop
Sewing is a skill not usually taught in homes today. But there are several benefits to sewing; it can improve hand eye coordination, improve critical thinking skills, serves as a creative outlet and can improve mental health as well as relieve anxiety. Students feel accomplished when completing projects which build confidence and self-worth. The audience for 4-H sewing were students aged 9-12, there were 6 students that participated over a span of 5 weeks, making three 4-H sewing projects.Stude...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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