Lyon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
2067.1) 0

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button)

2067.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair)

2067.3) 252

Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer)



Success Stories

Using Technology During the Pandemic Allows Longstanding Jabez Quilt Seminar to Reach New People

Author: Angie York

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

It is often said that sewing and quilting have become a thing of the past, but that theory has been proven wrong in recent months.  Never has sewing been as useful as it has been throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.   Sewists, experienced and new, honed their skills by making face coverings that were used in hospitals and beyond to help stop the spread of the novel Corona virus.  As interests in sewing renewed, a surge in the purchase of sewing machines, fabric, sewing notions, and e

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