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| 2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2067.3) | 84 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
| 2067.2) | 7 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
| 2067.1) | 11 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
Author: Angelia Swihart
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
Sewing is a dying art and in Hancock County there has been a great interest to learn this life skill. Newly retired women seeking new skills or hobbies and things they didn't have a chance to do when working full time. Sewing can be beneficial to health by reducing stress, building self-esteem, and building self-worth when accomplishing tasks and learning new skills. Adults were taught basic sewing techniques, sewing tools and how to use them, as well as constructing items
Author: Angelia Swihart
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
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
