Success StoryCome Sew with Us



Come Sew with Us

Author: Jessica Morris

Planning Unit: Wolfe County CES

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Yearly, Quicksand Area Master Clothing Volunteers host workshops in two different locations. Participants at Come Sew with us, attend three different workshops of their choice where they learn a new skill then make the item for that workshop. This year the Wolfe County Extension Office and the Perry County Extension Office were the host sites. On June 8th in Perry County 33 attended and on June 15 in Wolfe County there were32 attendees. Attendees are agents, Master Clothing Volunteers, and clients. Upon completion of their 3 skills and projects, a voluntary evaluation was completed by several in attendance. 

-For 19 of our participants, this was the first time they had attended Come Sew With Us.

-For 4 individuals it was their first time sewing ever. 

-30 individuals indicated that they learned a new skill while attending the workshops.

-31 individuals indicated that they learned a new skill today at home

-10 individuals indicated that they will use the skill they learned to make items to sell

The additional comments that they shared in regards to the program are as follows:

  1.  Loved it.  I will use all of my projects that I made today. Thanks
  2. Loved having so many choices to make.  Everyone could find their favorites
  3. Love this!  It is the Best!
  4. Keep up the good work!
  5. Enjoyed the classes and the fellowship.
  6. Love the fellowship and food.
  7. Enjoyed the classes, well taught. Will make items again
  8. (MCV) This is a wonderful opportunity for sewists (both new and experienced)to come together and learn something new.  The more classes, the better!
  9. Good time being with others sewing
  10. Love it!!!
  11. Thank You!  Really enjoyed it!
  12. Great Classes
  13. I never sell... I just give to someone to enjoy
  14. Love more classes like this
  15. Very informative and enjoyed it very much.  Good ideas and very good instructors
  16. Great program and well ran
  17. Excellent instructors! I would like to see some beginning classes.  I also would like to learn more about how to hem, seam up, etc. up my clothes
  18. Really enjoyed this. Will come again.
  19. I really enjoyed today! I appreciate everyone's patience with me and kindness showing me very basic skills.  No one made me feel embarrassed about not knowing simple skills and I appreciated that!!  I also liked having a finished product to take home because I'm afraid I would not get it finished at home.  Thank You!
  20. Great instructors, Excellent supplies available for our use.  Thank You for a great lunch too!  It was a great morning.
  21. Loved this event!!  Teachers are very knowledgeable and have lots of Tricks and Trades!
  22. Great Program!  Had a wonderful time while learning new skills and techniques.
  23. Loved the classes enjoy learning new projects and sewing
  24. Enjoyed Myself!
  25. Nice teachers, very helpful







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