Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2067.3) | 11 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
| 2067.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
| 2067.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
Success Stories
Holiday Hand Stitching
Author: Ronda Rex
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
According to Sewing Hobbies as a Stress Reliever Training, “arts and crafts can enhance health and well-being. Repetitive motions help the brain. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy found that there is a significant relationship between knitting, which is a hand stitching skill, and “feeling happy.” The effects of an art like hand embroidering is similar to meditation. The Disabled Solder’s Embroidery Industry was a project during World War
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