Author: Leslie Workman
Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer
Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self-worth. The Pike County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Greenup County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent work together as the coordinators of the Northeast Area Master Clothing Volunteer program. Currently there are 8 active Certified Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) and 3 new Master Clothing Volunteers in the area wh
Author: M. Elizabeth Coots
Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self worth. The Woodford County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Garrard County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent work together as the coordinators of the Fort Harrod Area Master Clothing Volunteer program. Currently there are six Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) in the area who share their skills with others. Each vo
Author: Lora Pullin
The COVID-19 Virus closed many businesses and placed a strain on health care providers worldwide creating a high demand for personal protection equipment for health care workers. With such a demand on personal protection equipment, items such as isolation gowns were not available. During this time, the Lewis County Extension Office was contacted by Primary Plus asking if we had anyone that could sew isolation gowns for their 9 offices in Lewis, Mason, Fleming, Bracken, Greenup, Carte
Author: Nicole Gwishiri
The COVID-19 Virus closed many businesses and placed a strain on health care providers worldwide, creating a high demand for personal protective equipment for health care workers. With such a request on personal protection equipment, items such as isolation gowns were not available. During this time, the Lewis County Extension Office was contacted by Primary Plus, asking if we had anyone that could sew isolation gowns for their nine offices in Lewis, Mason, Fleming, Bracken, Greenup,
