LD 5655 A762 1995m c. 2 • 4-H Pers-onal Appearance, Clothing, artd Textiles Leader's Guide Levels I-IV NAME NAME OF CLUB------------------- .Virginia Cooperalive.ExtenSfon . .. P1iblication 346.036 Reprinted 1995 VIRGINIA SfA'Jl! UNIVERSITY ~...... ....:..· .. "'-~:... · -,Virginia eo.p.r.livc Extension programsandemployn-ueopen toaU, nogardlessuf racc,color,noligi<lll,scx, age, vcteransta1US,D1liooal origin.disability,orpolilic:al affiliation. tequal opportunity/affmnalivc ac:lioo employer. Issued in furtbcraacc of Coopcralivc l!xtcasioa woit, Virginia Polyta:bnic lnslilUIC and Stale University, ~~..,.·:;;": Virginia Sta University, and !he U.S. Dcpanmcnt ofAgricul111re c:onpcraling. William A. Alica, Diiec:tor, Virginia Coopcralivc Extcnsioo, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; ~:;,:.t ... ; Lormza W. :YOOS. Administrator, 1890 &tension Prognm, Virginia Stale, PCICnburg. _.:"'"f.':.:. I ~ ... ~ t··;..::..·~:~ :-'-··· '.!!\:.l • .... : i.,.. ___c···:·.f _ CONTENTS 4-H Pact Projects . .. ..... ... ......... .. .. .... .. ... .... ....... .. 1 Laundry and Drycleaning ................................ 50 Evaluation ........................................................ 4 Master Plan ...................................................... 8 Fabrics/Textiles ...................................................... 57 Identification .................................................... 57 Planning and Completing ...................................... 12 Buying Fabrics ................................................. 65 Clothes and People ................................................. 16 Buying Clothes ....................................................... 69 Messages from Clothes .................................... 16 Color, Line, Design .......................................... 20 Wardrobe Planning ................................................ 73 Grooming ............................................................... 23 Citizenship/Community Service ............................. 77 Overall Grooming ............................................ 23 Face Care ......................................................... 25 Citizenship ........................................................ 78 Nails .................................................................. 27 Community Service .......................................... 79 Posture .............................................................. 28 Teeth ................................................................. 30 Leadership and Initiative ........................................ 81 Shoes ................................................................ 32 Hair Care .......................................................... 33 Sewing For Fun/Developing Construction Skills ....................................... 85 Care of Clothing .................................................... 36 Standards for Quality Storage .............................................................. 36 Construction .................................................. 88 Mending ........................................................... 39 Fitting the Pattem ............................................ 92 Stains ................................................................ 41 Basic Sewing Equipment ................................. 96 Care -Labels ....................................................... 46 References .............................................................. 117 AUTHOR .Josephine B. Ruud Ed.D. Former Program Leader Wyoming Extension Home Economics ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A sub-committee of the Wyoming 4-H Home Economics Committee planned and developed the four levels of this 4-H Personal Appearance, Clothing and Textiles project. The materials were adapted for use in Virginia 4-H by the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Curriculum Committee and Karen Bruck, Graduate Assistant, Clothing and Textiles, VPI&SU. Product names are given here to help in understanding, not to indicate recommendation. Virginia Cooperative Extension pmgr.uns and employment arc open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veter.in status, national origin, disability, ur political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univcnity, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. William A Allen, Director, Virginia. Collpcralivc Extension. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Lorcn7.a. W. Lyons, Administrator, 1890 Extcrudon Program, Virginia State, Petersburg. VT/643/0495/200/953231/346036 To The 4-H Leader: One of the greatest rewards in daily living is watching young people become excited about learning, then using that knowledge to make or sew something successfully. There is a special bonus from knowing that you've helped them become excited and productive through giving helpful information and encouragement. This leader's guide has helpful background information and suggestions for encouragement in 4-H Personal Appearance, Clothing, and Textiles (4-H PACT) projects. It will supplement the facts in the members' manuals and give you an overview of the entire 4-H PACT program. It suggests resource materials for project meetings since you aren't expected to know everything about Personal Appear­ ance, Clothing, and Textiles in order to be a good leader. Don't panic! You don't have to read the whole book! Just read pages 2 through the evaluation sec­ tion on page 7, then refer to the sections for the goals your members are working toward. Members aren't expected to read their whole manual; you're not expected to read the entire Leader's Guide. On pages 8, 9, 10, and 11 you will find a Master Plan of the four levels of 4-H PACT. This is a list of all information covered in the four levels. Though not new, we are emph_asizing the areas of Citi­ zenship, Community Service, and Leadership. In 4-H PACT there are specific goals for the 4-H'er to complete which relate these areas to Clothing and Textiles. Enclosed in this leader's guide you will find a printed letter to the 4-H'ers enrolled in 4-H PACT projects each year. The letters should be copied on Extension letterhead stationery. On the back of the letter there is a space for you to include club meeting dates, workshop dates, and information the parents should know about the 4-H PACT projects in your local club. We wish you much pleasure and success from serving as a 4-H PACT leader. We think you will find personal satisfaction and self confidence. We expect you will be stimulated by working with youth and fascinated with the varied subject matter. You may even be motivated to try something new with your own personal appearance, clothing, and textiles. The Virginia 4-H Clothing and Textiles Curriculum Committee: Anne C. Carrington, Extension Agent, 4-H, City of Lynchburg, Chairman Dr. Beatrice Kalka, Extension Specialist, Clothing and Textiles, VPl&SU Irene Leech, Extension Specialist, 4-H, VPl&SU Evangeline Swain, Extension Specialist, 4-H, VPl&SU Jean Vandergrift, Extension Agent, Home Economics, Roanoke Co. Mary Ruth Francis, Volunteer 4-H Leader, Roanoke Co. To the 4-H Parents: Do the clothes your children wear ever surprise you? They seem to spend a lot of money and a good deal of time on their clothing and personal appearance. They like to experiment with grooming pro­ ducts and clothing fads. You probably wish they would become more interested in the routine care of their clothes. The 4-H Personal Appearance, Clothing, and Textiles (4-H PACT) projects capitalize on youths' interests and provide direction to their experiments. They encourage good habits and de­ velopment of skills so that youths will look their best. Appearance is important, especially at school or when applying for a job. Member manuals are written at four levels. A member is expected to use one manual for two or three years. A new member will begin with the manual most suited to his/her level of skills. Members are encouraged to keep their manuals and project materials in a looseleaf notebook. Projects and activities are planned around goals in ten areas. Every year each member will do the "planning and completing" goals (numbers I - 3), plus at least three goals of their own choosing from any other area. Planning and Completing Buying Clothes Clothes and People Wardrobe Planning Grooming Citizenship and Community Service Care of Clothing Leadership and Initiative Fabrics/Textiles Sewing for Fun; Developing Construction Skills As you can see, clothing projects include much more than sewing. In fact, a member can enroll in 4-H PACT projects and not sew at all! A member who chooses to sew can make bike bags, stuffed toys, pillows, etc., as well as garments for himself or herself and for others. The 4-H member can sew items for other 4-H projects, such as a horse blanket, or placemats and accessories for a food show-off. A member may add goals or change goals during the year. You can perhaps prevent a need for change by talking over their choices at planning time (now) and noting the supplies needed for the activities. Beginning at Level 2 you will need to provide a sewing instruction book if your 4-H'er plans to sew. Any sewing book will be satisfactory (McCalls, Singer, Coats & Clark, Sew Smart, Vogue); however, the Simplicity Sewing Book was the one used in preparing 4-H PACT materials. (over) The 4-H members who complete their goals and have successful experiences have parents who are interested and supportive of their projects. Such parents