Author: Renata Farmer
Planning Unit: Knox County CES
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Plan of Work: Promoting personal development of the adult and child
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Sewing camps are more than needles and thread. Learning basic sewing skills provides youth with not only an ability to do basic alterations on their clothing but also allows them to practice motor skills, follow directions, learn patience, engage creatively, and practice communication skills. With the support of our Knox County Extension Homemaker volunteers, 4-H & FCS Agent and program assistant, Sewing Camp 101 has taught approximately 50 youth basic sewing skills. This year, youth began with building a bear and learning to hand sew 2 and 4-hole buttons. Then, youth learned the basics of the sewing machine including learning of the parts of a machine, how to thread it and navigate any problems that occur. The final project was a pillow that youth can enter at the Kentucky State Fair. As a result of the program:
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