Theta Johnson

Your guide for the project

Plan your project

Improve your grooming Care of your hair

Patterns for you

Fabrics you will like

Before you start to sew Study your pattern Studying pattern

Practice on an easy-to-make article Draw-string bag Draw-string bag

Make clothes for school or play

How does your costume look to you?

Tips for easier sewing Trace guide lines on fabric Tracing guide lines CLOTH TRACING PAPER PATTERN

Complete your record book

Show others what you have learned Exhibits

Are you ready for the next project?

Transcriber's Notes

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS
PHASE 3
4-H CLUB SERIES L-87

It’s Fun to Sew—Cotton School Dress

Prepared by
THETA JOHNSON
Clothing Specialist, Extension Service
Utah State University
Logan, Utah

PHASE 3

Where to find page

Your guide for the project 1

Plan your project 1

Your anklets 2

Improve your grooming 2

Care of your hair 2

Patterns for you 3

Fabrics you will like 4

Before you start to sew 5

Study your pattern 5

Straighten your fabric 5

Pin and cut 6

Check your machine 6

Practice on an easy-to-make article 7

Drawstring bag 7

Swimming robe 8

Apron or scarf 9

Make clothes for school or play 9

Blouse 9

Gathered skirt 9

Gored skirt 12

School dress 12

How does your costume look to you? 12

Tips for easier sewing 13

Belt keepers 16

Darts 13

Facings 14

Fastenings 16

Gathers 11

Guide lines 13

Hems 15

Markings 13

Seams 14

Seam finishes 14

Skirt band 11

Skirt placket 10

Stay-stitching 13

Tailor’s tacks 13

Complete your record book 17

Show others what you have learned 17

Exhibits 17

Demonstrations 17

Are you ready for the next project? 17

Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project.