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Sewing Orientation / April 20, 2024

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We will be having a clothing construction workshop this Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Timnath/Laporte rooms of the McKee 4-H Building. 

We will be sewing a pillowcase. You will need 1 yard of material (make sure it is at least 50% cotton) and thread to match. You will also need a sewing machine, or let me know if you need one and Cari can bring one from the extension office. Don’t forget a bobbin for your machine! You can bring your box of basic sewing items with you, too. We will have rotary cutters, mats, and irons for you to use. 

You are always welcome to bring your own project if you do not want to sew a pillowcase and we can help as needed. 

Let me know if you have any questions. Please RSVP to Hanna at pigs022002@yahoo.com and let her know if you are planning to be there.

Sewing Orientation / March 30, 2024

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On Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the McKee 4-H Building in the Fort Collins/Loveland room, we are holding an orientation for unit 1, first-time members. We will be going over helpful items for the project and items that might be handy to have in your sewing kits. Please bring your sewing machine. You can bring thread for your machine and a bobbin if you would like. You will not need fabric for this orientation. 

If you are not a first-time member, you are welcome to bring a project to work on. Cari and Hanna will be available for questions. 

If you have any questions, email Hanna at pigs022002@yahoo.com. 

Sewing Workshop for Unit 2 on February 10, 2024

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There will be a workshop on February 10 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Timnath/LaPorte rooms at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch. This workshop will be for those who are in Clothing Construction Unit 2 or above. We will be learning about how to put in zippers and buttons.

Please email Hanna Copeland if you would like to attend. You will need a zipper and some material that you can sew to the zipper. You also will need a sewing machine, thread, and a bobbin with thread. Let us know if you don’t have a sewing machine and we will grab one from the extension office. We will provide the buttons and felt. 

Also listed below are the next few workshops and the subjects that we will cover. 

  • March 9: Fabric and patterns
  • March 30: Unit 1 orientation 
  • April 20: Unit 1 pillowcase, or bring your own project for additional help
  • May 11: Unit 1 elastic waist skirt or (units 1–3) can bring another project for additional help.
  • June 1: Unit 1 finish elastic waist skirt or (units 1–3) can bring another project for additional help

Please email Hanna if you have any further questions. 

Thanks,
Hanna Copeland and Cari Brown

Clothing Project Workshops

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There is an orientation and multiple workshops coming up for clothing project members.

  • Clothing Projects Orientation: March 3, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Clothing Construction Units 1 & 2 Workshop: March 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Berthoud and Loveland Rooms at the McKee Building
  • Clothing Construction Units 1 & 2 Workshop: April 9, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Berthoud and Loveland Rooms at the McKee Building
  • Clothing Construction Units 1 & 2 Workshop: April 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Berthoud and Loveland Rooms at the McKee Building
  • Clothing Construction Units 1 & 2 Workshop: May 28, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Berthoud and Loveland Rooms at the McKee Building
  • Fashion Revue Workshop: May 28, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall at the McKee Building

If you have questions or need additional help, contact the key leader, Jo Ann Belk at csuramfans@msn.com.

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Sewing Project Information Night

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Are you considering joining any of the 4-H Sewing projects or already enrolled in Sewing?

Join us on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

We’ll offer an introduction to the various sewing projects offered, begin learning sewing basics, and get some tips for what to work on over the upcoming holiday breaks!

This workshop is relevant for all sewing project members (including Clothing Construction and Artistic Clothing), but would be most useful to members in their 1st–3rd years in the project and those considering joining these projects.

If you have a sewing machine you can bring, please bring it. We have some extra sewing machines available for those who cannot bring their own, but please note this in the comment when you sign up.

At this workshop, we will review the various sewing projects, resources and tips, important dates, expectations for members and parents, and so much more!

RSVP on SignupGenius here.

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