Clothing and Textiles Knowledge and Skills

Item #	Personal Development Activity
PD1	Participate in a community service project (such as a food drive, community clean up, etc.)
PD2	Participate in a community pride project (such as a parade or community day)
PD3	Help prepare a display or booth relating to your project area or club activities
PD4	Serve as a member of a club committee
PD5	Attend 4-H camp
PD6	Participate in your county fair
PD7	Participate in a fashion show with your completed projects
PD8	Assist at a 4-H event for your project area
PD9	Serve as a host for a 4-H meeting, making everyone feel welcome
PD10	Provide refreshments for a club meeting
PD11	Help plan a fun activity for your club
PD12	Help with your club/county fund raisers
PD13	Write a newspaper story for your club about an event you have participated in.
PD14	Serve a chairperson for a club committee
PD15	Arrange for a speaker to talk to your club
PD16	Make arrangements for your club to go on a field trip
PD17	Attend Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
PD18	Attend National 4-H Congress
PD19	Attend National 4-H Conference
PD20	Explore careers in clothing and textiles
PD21	Assist a younger member in preparing a public presentation
PD22	Participate in county public presentations
PD23	Assist younger members with club project work

This page contains the following parts:

• Sewing Knowledge and Skills
• Personal Development Activities

During each year, members may choose several knowledge and skill goals. Do not be afraid to challenge yourself!

Item #	Sewing Skills for Beginners (1- 3 years in project)
C1	Identify and use properly the following sewing tools: scissors, shears, pinking shears, pins/pin cushion, thimble, needles – hand and machine, marking tools, seam ripper
C2	Identify and demonstrate the following measuring tools: ruler, tape measure, seam gauge, etc.
C3	Name the parts of a sewing machine
C4	Thread machine and insert/fill a bobbin
C5	Change machine needle
C6	Recognize balanced stitching
C7	Control the following elements of using a sewing machine: speed and fabric running through machine
C8	Be able to change the following when using a machine: length of straight stitch, length & width of zigzag stitch, settings to stretch stitching
C9	Know proper uses of the following stitches: Straight, basting, zigzag and stretch
C10	Use the seam guide on machine and pivot
C11	Use good habits while sewing : proper lighting, good posture, clean-up skills
C12	Recognize the difference between knit and woven fabric
C13	Recognize the following fabrics: solid, print, striped, plaid, lengthwise grain, crosswise grain
C14	Choose appropriate fabric for pattern
C15	Match thread to fabric
C16	Lay out and cut pattern
C17	Pre-treat fabric, press seams and complete a final press
C18	Demonstrate sewing a straight seam, square corner, curved seam
C19	Backstitch at ends of seams
C20	Trim seams
C21	Machine hem
C22	Thread a needle, tie a knot and use a thimble when hand stitching
C23	Use a variety of hand stitches – i.e.: Basting, blind, overhand and running.
C24	Demonstrate sewing in care labels
C25	Replace buttons and repair broken seams
C26	Sort clothes for laundry
C27	Take body measurements to determine pattern size and type
C28	Compare body measurements to pattern measurements
C29	Determine amount of fabric needed to construct an item
C30	Use pattern pieces and markings
C31	Lay out pattern on fabric using pattern guide. Pin and cut out garment
C32	Recognize differences between knit, woven, & non-woven fabrics
C33	Transfer pattern markings to fabric using a variety of methods. Example: Marking pens, pins, tailor’s chalk/tacks, tracing wheel and carbon
C34	Select correct pattern size
C35	Lay out pattern – “with nap”, “with out nap”
C36	Construct shorts, culottes/split skirt
C38	Stitch with grain of fabric

Item #	Sewing Skills for Intermediates (4-6 years in project)
C39	Recognize balanced tension on sewing machine
C40	Adjust upper tension/ presser foot pressure
C41	Recognize & use special stitches on your machine
C42	Use a zipper foot
C43	Change the light bulb/ clean and oil machine
C44	Using a serger be able to do the following: Recognize balanced tension, sew a seam, adjust tension, adjust stitch width and length. Change needles. Clean and oil machine.
C45	Recognize weaves- plain, satin, twill
C46	Determine notions and trim needed
C47	Differentiate between sewing with a knit & a woven
C48	Pre-treat fabric & notions
C49	Fit by making minor pattern adjustments
C50	Use a variety of interfacings- non-fusible, fusible
C51	Machine baste
C52	Use different seam constructions – plain, flat felled, French, stretch stitch
C53	Use different seam finishes on a plain seam – clean finish (turn under edge and stitch), pinked, zigzag
C54	Reinforce seams
C55	Stitch darts, apply facings, understitch, stitch in the ditch
C56	Apply following zipper functions – lapped, centered, invisible
C57	Sleeves- construct kimono sleeves, put in set-in sleeves, reinforce sleeve seam, make sleeve plackets
C58	Apply cuffs
C59	Attach collar- point turning, understitching
C60	Make gathers and ruffles
C61	Topstitch
C62	Apply yokes
C63	Construct belt & belt loops
C64	Attach fasteners – buttons with built-in shank, buttons with thread shank, hook & eyes, snaps, decorative snaps, nylon hook and loop tape
C65	Use hem variations – hem by hand, machine hem using regular stitch, machine hem using blind hem, apply trim, use self-made bias
C66	Make pants- reinforce crotch seam, apply zipper front, use fly front guard
C67	Sew stretchy knits – construct seams with stretch, construct seams for stability (taping), apply ribbing, stitch in the ditch
C68	Pressing – press as you sew, press darts, final press
C69	Repair seams, hems, replace missing fasteners
C70	Operate washer and dryer

Personal Development Activities

Item #	Sewing skills for Advanced (7 or more years in project)
C71	Identify and use the following sewing and pressing tools:Rotary cutter and mats, pattern weights, specialized rulers, correct pins for fabric type
C72	Demonstrate use of the following hand sewing needles: Sharps, betweens, crewels
C73	Identify and use a variety of marking pens & pencils.
C74	Demonstrate use of pressing cloth, pressing ham, pressing mitt, seam roll, sleeve board, point press and pounding block (clapper)
C75	Select the correct type of needle for sewing machine
C76	Use special stitches for seam finishes
C77	Use multiple zigzag features
C78	Use decorative stitches
C79	Identify and use a variety of sewing machine feet/attachments. Example- straight stitch foot, zigzag foot, zipper foot, satin foot, blind hem foot, ruffler, quilting foot.
C80	Use serger to – sew balanced stitch, finish seams, use decorative threads
C81	Change feet/plates/stitches for different applications on serger – flatlock, rolled edge, specialty feet
C82	Secure the thread tails using different methods on serger – seam sealant, knot & clip, thread back through stitching
C83	Use serger gathering
C84	Read and follow serger instruction manual
C85	Select correct pattern size
C86	Lay out pattern – “with nap”, “without nap”
C87	Combine different patterns into one garment
C88	Use a multi-sized pattern
C89	Use a master pattern (tracing to use)
C90	Use a pattern without seam allowances printed on the pattern
C91	Use a pattern with a ¼” seam allowance
C92	Know difference between fibers and fabric
C93	Understand fiber characteristics
C94	Use fabrics made from a variety of fibers (either as blends or 100%)
C95	Use a variety of designer fabrics – stripes, plaids, 1-way prints, border print designs, pre-shirred fabric etc.
C96	Pile and napped fabrics – terry cloth, corduroy, velvet/velveteen, velour, leather/leather-like, fur/fake-fur, etc.
C97	Outerwear fabrics- outdoor nylons, knits etc.
C98	Specialty fabrics- crepes, charmeuse, satin, brocade, eyelet embroidery, lamé, tulle, etc.
C99	Use a variety of interfacings
C100	Use a variety of special threads – metallic/silver/foil, pearl, rayon, topstitching/buttonhole twist, nylon filament, yarn
C101	Use a variety of pressing tools
C102	Use different seam construction methods – double stitched, lapped, serge
C103	Use a variety of seam finishes- bound, Hong Kong, Sear, 3-step zigzag
C104	Use a variety of darts – straight, curved, 2-ended, dart in heavy fabric, dart in sheer fabric
C105	Use a variety of neck lines – round, square, v-neckline
C106	Construct and attach different collars- mock turtleneck, turtleneck, cowl, square, pointed, shawl, scalloped, sailor collar, ruffle, hood, etc.
C107	Use a variety of fasteners- buttons & buttonholes, eyelets, hanging snaps, self-fabric loops, snap tape, thread loops, covered buttons, covered snaps, toggles and frogs
C108	Use a variety of pocket applications – curved or shaped, mitered corners, bias, pocket flaps, slot, inseam, lined, welt, kangaroo
C109	Use a variety of sleeve and armhole finishes – raglan, drop, circle or bell sleeve, peasant/designer gathered sleeve, ruffle, square armhole, bias bound armhole, faced armhole
C110	Use a variety of waistline treatments – drawstring casing, contoured waistband, faced/pleated/eased waistline, straight/shaped yokes
C111	Use a variety of hems – faced, fused, bound, ribbing used at hemline, catch stitch/ slip stitch by hand, machine hems, tailor’s hidden hem, etc.
C112	Use a variety of cuffs – 1-piece/2-piece flat, fake cuff, fitted or shaped, French, buttoned
C113	Use a variety of zipper applications – corded, decorative, exposed, zipper in pocket, etc.
C114	Insert a lining in a garment – skirt, pants, jacket, dress
C115	Demonstrate machine quilting
C116	Use a variety of details or embellishments – appliqué, braid, button décor, cobweb lace, couching, “crinkle & winkle” , fringe, godets, gusset, insets, metal studs, piping, trims by hand or machine
C117	Construct a jacket/coat
C118	Construct a shirt, vest, blouse or top
C119	Construct shorts, culottes/split skirt
C112	Construct a 1-piece dress
C121	Construct formal wear
C122	Demonstrate knowledge of repairing or patching items
C123	Identify and use correct care method for each item sewn