Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2067.1) | 167 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
| 2067.2) | 63 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
| 2067.3) | 168 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
Success Stories
Beginner Sewing Classes Bring Joy...and Income To Participants
Author: Dayna Fentress
Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
An increase in "grandma" ways inspired the Family and Consumer Science Agent to take the skills that she had learned through her own personal sewing journey and through the sewing camp offered by FCS and put them to use. Beginner Sewing classes began being offered on a monthly basis in 2024 and 2025. Simple projects that can get the participant comfortable with the machine, smart in their fabric decisions, and confident in their ability has allowed many participants to continue to lear
Full Story
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
© 2024 University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment