IT’S FUN TO SEW with a sewing machine COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS PHASE 1 4-H CLUB SERIES L-85 It’s Fun to Sew—With the Sewing Machine Prepared by HILDEGARDE STRUEFERT Extension Clothing Specialist Oregon State University, Corvallis PHASE 1 Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Become acquainted with your sewing tools 2 Measuring tools 2 Cutting tools 3 Sewing tools 3 Organize a box or a basket for your tools and supplies 5 Learn to use mother’s sewing machine 6 Parts of the sewing machine 7 How to use the sewing machine 9 Enjoy good sewing habits 12 Start to sew 13 A shears case 13 Barbeque placemats or traveling kit 18 Complete your record book 23 Show others what you have learned 23 Displays 23 Demonstrations 23 Are you ready for the next project 23 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Your guide for the project What you will learn 1. The names and use of common sewing tools. 2. To organize a sewing box. 3. To develop good sewing habits. 4. To combine pretty colors. 5. To use the sewing machine. What articles you will make As a club member, you will be required to complete two articles. First you will make _one_ practice article: A case for your sewing shears. Then you will make _one_ main project article: A barbecue placemat or a traveling kit. Start your record book Attend all your meetings so that you will be able to complete your project as soon as possible. When your home agent gives you a 4-H record book and record sheets, she wants you to record the work you do on your project. Give her this information in writing. Tell her how much you enjoyed making the articles and how much you and your family enjoyed using them. Learn to give a demonstration