DEPARTMENT OF

Fiber Science & Apparel Design

4-H Clothing and Textiles

 
 

Approximately 9,000 New York youth are enrolled in 4-H clothing and textiles projects. The majority are county directed by key volunteer clothing leaders or committees. Youth learn sewing, computer, and decision-making skills. They gain experience in design, consumership, presentation, and evaluation.

These Cornell Cooperative Extension publications for youth (grades 4-12) are free.  Contact Charlotte Coffman at 607-255-2009.

 

 

Adventures in Clothing CoverAdventures in Clothing (Unit 1 - Beginner) includes the clothing topics of selection, consumership, textiles, construction, care, energy conservation, safety, and community service.

 

 

 

Challenges in Clothing CoverChallenges in Clothing (Unit 2 - Intermediate) covers the same topics as Unit 1 plus grooming at the intermediate level.

 

 

 

 

Strategies in ClothingStrategies in Clothing (Unit 3 - Advanced) is designed for boys and girls capable of advanced projects.

 

 

 

 

4-H Clothing Leaders Guide Cover4-H Clothing Leaders Guide supports Units 1, 2, and 3.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplementary Clothing Materials CoverSupplementary Clothing Materials enhance and extend Units 1, 2, 3.

 

 

 

 

 

Clothing Connections CoverClothing Connections introduce non-sewing textile activities.

 

 

 

 

We also recommend the following resources:

  • Let's Sew
  • Palette of Fun with Arts & Crafts
  • Sewing Expressions – Fashion Forward
  • Sewing Expressions – Refine Design
  • Sewing Expressions – Under Construction
  • Sewing Expressions – Helper’s Guide

These are available through the 4-H Mall. Cornell Cooperative Extension educators can borrow other teaching kits and audio-visuals from the Lending Library.