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Clothing Project

In the 4-H Clothing projects, you will learn:

  • how to choose clothing, whether handmade or purchased;
  • how to care for clothing;
  • how to display poise, self-confidence in personal development and appearance;
  • how to make good consumer decisions; and
  • skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, planning and organizing, and self-responsibility.

Choose From These CLOTHING Projects:

CONSTRUCTION
(For Youth Ages 8-18)

These materials will teach you how to be smart clothing consumers as well as provide you numerous opportunities to create garments and unique costumes. Buying strategies, apparel care and design, and the social and psychological
influences of clothing are also explored.

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Sewing Project

Member and Leader Manuals (Ages 8-18)
CTC 1      Under Construction
CTC 2      Fashion Forward
CTC 3      Refine Design
CTC H     Helper’s Guide

 

Level 1 (Ages 8-10)

Level 2 (Ages 11-13)

Level 3 (Ages 14-18)

Leader/Helper Guide

  • This Helper''s Guide will help you support youth in his or her efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Available through National 4-H Council.
  • Florida 4-H Fashion Revue Study Guide (Leaders) is a companion to any of the clothing projects for county, district and state competitive skill-a-thon events. Each guide provides information regarding fabric identification and care;
    clothing choices and selection; construction or consumer decisions. [Ordering Information]  

SELECTION
(For Youth Ages 8-18)

These materials teach decision making skills through a six-step process based on fun, hands-on clothing activities that youth can do alone or with friends. It builds self confidence, teaches consumer skills, and encourages community service.

Member and Leader Manuals (Ages 11-18)
CTS 1      Discovering Choice
CTS 2      Managing Choice
CTS H     Helper’s Guide

Level 1 (Ages 8-10)

Level 2 (Ages 11-13)

  • Discovering Choice allows 4-Hers to practice the basics of clothing selection as they think about size, color, sources, and the "hows" of smart shopping. Contact your local 4-H Agent to see if this book is available in your county.
  • Florida 4-H Fashion Revue Study Guide (Intermediates) is a companion to any of the clothing projects for county, district and state competitive skill-a-thon events. Each guide provides information regarding fabric identification and care; clothing choices and selection; construction or consumer decisions. [Ordering Information] 

Level 3 (Ages 14-18)

  • Managing Choice allows 4-Hers to examine the details of smart shopping including advertising, wants versus needs, true value of a clothing item, and dealing with undesirable purchases. Contact your local 4-H Agent to see if this book is available in your county.
  • Florida 4-H Fashion Revue Study Guide (Advanced) is a companion to any of the clothing projects for county, district and state competitive skill-a-thon events. Each guide provides information regarding fabric identification and care;
    clothing choices and selection; construction or consumer decisions. [Ordering Information]  

Leader/Helper Guide

  • This Helper''s Guide will help you support youth in his or her efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Contact your local 4-H Agent to see if this book is available in your county.
  • Florida 4-H Fashion Revue Study Guide (Leaders) is a companion to any of the clothing projects for county, district and state competitive skill-a-thon events. Each guide provides information regarding fabric identification and care;
    clothing choices and selection; construction or consumer decisions. [Ordering Information]  

Supplemental Materials:

General Clothing Publications

Let's Sew
This book includes the basics of using sewing machines and sergers, fabric facts, and using patterns, adding a patch pocket, stitching buttonholes, inserting a centered or lapped zipper, and making a wrapped corner. Available through National 4-H Council.

 


Construction

Selection

Study Guides

4-H Competitive Events

Awards & Recognition

  • Ribbons and Awards for Competitve Events
  • Project Certificates & Pins
  • 4-H Portfolios
  • College Scholarships
Learning Opportunities
for Adults
Related Web Sites
Contacts

  • Subject Matter Contacts:

    Joy Jordan
    Clothing Specialist

    4-H Individual and Family Resource Liaison:

    Judy Butterfield
    State 4-H Office