
It’s Fun to Sew—Cotton School Dress
Your guide for the project
What to study
Articles to make
Add to your 4-H record book
Demonstrate to your club
Plan your project
Improve your grooming - Care of your hair
Patterns for you
Fabrics you will like
This guide walks young sewists through the third phase of a 4‑H clothing series, focusing on projects that blend school attire with everyday play. It reviews essential topics such as caring for garments, choosing the right anklets, and building healthy grooming habits, while also offering practical tips for extending the life of fabrics. Readers will learn to plan, record, and share their progress, preparing them for club demonstrations and contests.
The book leads you step‑by‑step through simple starter pieces—like a swimming robe, scarf, or draw‑string bag—to refresh basic machine skills before tackling a school dress or a skirt‑and‑blouse ensemble. Along the way, it introduces new sewing techniques, guidance on material selection, and advice on working solo or with a partner. By the end, listeners will feel confident to create durable, comfortable clothing and to present their work proudly within their 4‑H community.
Language
en
Duration
~42 minutes (40K characters)
Series
4-H Club Series L-87
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-01-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1916–2005
A longtime Utah State University Extension clothing specialist, this practical mid-century author helped young readers learn sewing step by step through clear, encouraging 4-H guides. Her books turn everyday projects like aprons, skirts, and school dresses into approachable lessons in skill and self-reliance.
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