Rockcastle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
2067.3) 86

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

2067.2) 48

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

2067.1) 61

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



Success Stories

Hands-on Sewing at Rockcastle County High School

Author: Hazel Jackson

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

According to research by Iowa State University, " The subject of clothing relates to almost every other subject taught, such as history, physics, chemistry, physiology and design.  Additional research by the Home Sewing Association also shows that sewing fosters self esteem in youth along with increasing the child's ability to make decisions and think thought processes in a step-by-step manner. During the second and third weeks of April 2022, the Extension Agent for FCS and th

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