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DOCUMENT RESUME CE 068 345 ED 379 507 Scholl, Jan AUTHOR Intermediate Projects. 4-H Textile Science TITLE University Park. Pennsylvania State Univ., INSTITUTION Cooperative Extension Service. 94 PUB DATE CE 068 343-348. 38p.; For related documents, see NOTE (For Instructional Materials Classroom Use Guides PUB TYPE (051) Learner) MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE *Clothing Instruction; Clothing; *Clothing Design; DESCRIPTORS Secondary Education; Design Crafts; Elementary Economics; *Learning Extracurricular Activities; Home *Sewing Instruction; Activities; Needle Trades; Projects; *Textiles *Student Organizations; Student Instruction *4 H Programs IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT intermediate-level 4-H This packet contains six The in the textile sciences area. sewing projects for students techniques topics: intermediate sewing projects cover the following accessories, making coordinates, making including sewing with knits, techniques, people, time-saving sewing sewing for other projects and overview of project. Each project provides an and creating your own and suggested what materials are needed, what the student will learn, project, step-by-step plan for doing the projects for the area. A included line drawings is included. Also with instruction sheets and with others, and ideas for sharing the project are a project record, projects. 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BEST COPY AVAILABLE 2 4-H Textile Science sow iso owl owl Intermediate Project a knit garment 1 Fabric selection I and layout tips I How to sew knit seams and scan) finishes How to sett hems knit on roo tibrics G How need: to apply selling ribbing How machine to topstitch (serger) or overloci machine Pattern Knit tiihric Shears Or sewing Long, scissors sharp pp Marking ins Meag or w encils eights surin or chalk V.11.1t tape tb-C,SC Notions Oc SC84 Parent 1110VC Or leader OINC, SklOCCS, SOS to help ai t you V1Sc -S C\-\\OttCS OC CON:CV-a -C2t.C\A Sk11t. j'acket 104ichVq:,* SNNC`AS\110. VWsot V.11.1;. "Ovess tV" '5,11AW\C ONNAcc 1,Vi;x1-s \ACC1011 OkdIt COVISCV NNiovccl College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension r" Read the Pattern ,. Choose Your Guide Sheet Pattern Careetrily Knits either stretch or Remember to follmv the "with iivr4c1j:earti7itf-h tie they arc "stable" (don't fiber content? nap" layout. Also make sure that stretch much). Stretch directional you have placed the knits require the use of a fabric does i arrows correctly. Knit arc the What special pattern labeled not stretch the same in all direc- "for stretch knits only." Lions? tions, and some pattern pieces arc This pattern has a stretch L designed to make use of the gauge on the back of the fabric's stretch. envelope to help you Many patterns for knits have measure how much the only a 1/4-inch (6-mm) seam knit fabric stretches. Ask your parent or allowance. Follow the scam leader to show you how to use the gauge. allowance width on your guide sheet or adjust the pattern seam Choose Your Fabric allowances for your fabric. that is easy There are many types of knit fabrics. Choose one Getting Started A good knit will "recover," or to care for and does not snag. File any rough fingernails and when stretched. Check the fabric go back to its original size remove any jewelry that will snag along a crosswise fold and then letting you like by stretching it your knit. select another fabric that will. A go of it. If it does not recover, You must preshrink knits fabric with some stretch is easiest to sew. before cutting so that you don't is printed Make sure that any pattern printed on the fabric end up with a smaller garment the selvage.Though a knit doesn't an equal distance from after the first washing. Also, many that will change really have a "grain," knits can stretch in was knits have been treated with extra possible to "block" the look of the garment design. It may he finishing chemicals that can cause that the stitches run parallel. a knit, like a sweater, so skipped stitches. Preshrinking will the same Because all the pattern pieces will be laid out in take these chemicals out. would if direction to avoid shaded effects, buy the amount you Preshrink your fabric according napped fabricplus a little more. Select a you were buying to the care instructions on the and one fabric with a design that doesn't require matching Don't forget to preshrink fold. Test the knit that does not have a permanent crease on its the trims, interfacings, zippers, to see if it ravels or runs. and other washable notions, too. Stretch Gauges the gauge on the Achieve correct fit by checking your knit rabric against hack of the envelope. For Moderate Stretch Knits Only -0... to here -101 Stretch (crosswise) 4' (10cm) of folded knit from here For Two-Way Stretch Knits Only ... to hero Stretch (crosswise and lengthwise) 4' (10cm) of folded knit from here For Rib Knits Only to hate -0- frn,r frlrr hp,r, . . L-- Stretc,÷ (crlcswise) 4' Pictures provided by University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension UST COPY AVAIL ABL I Caring for Knits (opstitching, 1w stitching-in-the- ditch (pressing the seam open and Knit garments require a little stitching from the right side), or extra care. They need to be needle Ballpoint 'am. by zigzagging over elastic or handled and stored carefully so Make buttonholes more stable they don't stretch. Most sweaters by fusing a laver of interfacing to and stretchy knits need to be the underside of the fabric, or use fblded rather than hung in a needle ki Regular a tear-away stabilizer. Vertical closet. buttonholes are more stable if Knits can snag, so he careful to Wing I Sate 1 needle they run parallel to the ribs of the machine keep sharp objects away from ball-pont Use a 1 both knit. Always test on a scrap befbre them. If they do snag, carefully designed for 1 or a needle Wind the sewing one on your garment. weave Or bring the loose end to wovens 1 1 knits and longstaple Hand baste zippers to reduce with a the inside of the garment. Do not slowly I bobbin the stretch. Reducing the pres- cut it off, which will result in a polyester-wrapped or I Polyester test seam I sure on a presser foot can prevent Make a run or hole. thread. cotton shifting and stretching. If neces- then eedle tension, Some knits need to be -1 - to LILL I .jtan, make a zipper more stable handwashed carefully and laid fiat ancl...stiLchlegth. pressure, )1' using seam tape or interface. to dry away from direct heat. son. V.& ION ONO =NI Others can be machine washed Hems by turning them inside out and Plain Seams for Choose a hemming method that placing them in a special laundry Knits is right fbr the style and type of bag that can be washed. Plain seams may be straight- fabric you're using. Remember, Pills can form on the outside stitched or zigzagged. When the top edge of the hem does not surfaces of knits that have two or straight stitching, stretch the need finishing if it does not ravel. more fibers (one stronger than fabric slightly as you sew. Some Consider topstitching, fusing, the other). This often happens in machines have a "stretch stitch" ribbing, banding, and narrow areas of wear such as the legs or feature. You can also use a very bindings instead of the usual underarms. Remove pills by using narrow zig-zag. Press scams open hems and facings found on a special pill "shaver" or tape. Do or to one side. If the seam does woven garments. not use a razor blade! It is not not ravel, a seam finish is not safe and can cut the garment. needed. PreSSiting Knits with wool fibers that When you are sewing together Press on a sample fabric scrap have been worn need to he two sections of knit fabric that before pressing any part of the handwashed or drycleaned at are not the same length, stretch garment you're making. Synthetic the smaller section to tit the least every season to keep insects and wool fabrics can scorch with larger. Make a test sample to away. Cedar blocks or herb too much heat! Use a low to check the needle, tension, pres- sachets can keep insects away_ but , moderate setting and press with sure, and stitch length. insects are very attracted to an up-and-down motion. Prevent Most commercially made perspiration and other stains. Do a "flattened" surface by using a garments use straight, zigzag, or not use moth balls. They are scrap of self-fabric (placing it right overlook stitching to construct a often toxic and the odor is hard side to right side) as a press cloth. double-stitched seam. Trim seam to remove. r allowances close to the stitching and press the seam to one side. Seam Finishes 1/4" trim Sometimes the scam allowances of light-weight single knits tend I I to roll or curl. To prevent this, I I stitch 1/4 inch (6 mm) from the raw edge of the seam allowance, U or use a double-stitched seam. I I Seams at the shoulder, neck- line, and waistline need to be stable to prevent a droopy ap- 2 rows, 2 rows. 1 row, straight pearance. Stabilize the seams by overedoe serged straight stitch zigzag stitch lrow, zigzag stitch seam BEST CON AVA1LABtE What I learned in this project (new skills, new words) What I shared with others (presentations, helping other members, community service) NO. OF PEOPLE WHO W .TCHED TOPIC OR SKILL DATE Did I participate in Fashion Revue? Where? When? Project story Use this space to write about your project. What did you do? What did you enjoy doing most? Least? Tell about the type of pattern and fabric you selected. What did you have the most difficult time sewing? Include a picture or make a sketch of your final outfit, complete with accessories. Tell about the fiber content of your fabric(s) and attach sample swatches. Talk about the sewing resources you used, the resource people you met, and the activities you did at your group meetings. Project Record 4-11 Textile Science Nam, Address Intermediate Project' IM MO MN Mil NM IMO Age as of Jan'iary 1 Woven fabv- thread Club interlaced at right angles. - Number of years in this project Number of years in Textile Science projects Leader's signature What I made for my project ITEM FIBER CONTENT COST HOURS TO MAKE Total number of garments made this year People who helped me and resources I used for this project BEST COPY AVAILAB Sharing What Or give a talk on one of You've Learned the following: Topstitch knits Share what you learned with at least one other person. Types of knits Show how to do one of the Interfacings for knits following: Seam finishes for knits Use a stretch gauge to What a ballpoint needle is select fabrics Or come up with your Preshrink a knit fabric own idea. Stitch-in-the-ditch Apply ribbing Make a buttonhole in a knit garment Fold a sweater Handwash a knit Repair a hole in a knit garment Repair a snag in a knit garment Remove "pills" Taking the Project Exhibits and Want to Know Fashion Revue More? Again There is so much to learn Exhibit your garments and to take this You may want about knits! Look for books at project for more than one model them in the fashion your library or local fabric revue! Check current fair or year. If so, choose activities store. In Pennsylvania, 4-H round-up listings fbr more and knit garments that will resource materials arc listed on information. Don't forget to help you develop new skills. PENpages at your county put a flibric label on the extension office. inside of your garment(s) with your name, age, 4-H club, and county. Also, ask about fashion revue entry dates and rules. I'tenarcd by Jan Scholl, astaiciate professor of agricultural and extension edueatism. Issued in furtherance of Cooperatice Extension \Volk, Acts of Congress Islas. 8 and lune 30, 1014, ul looperation such the l'.S. 1)epartment of Agriculture and I food, Director of ('ooperatne I stcmiun, *1 he Pennsylvania State Vim ersitc the Pennsylvania Legislature F I This publication is available in alternative media on request. is wiiimitted to the polies that all persons shall lime equal access to programs, whiles. minimum, and t inploc mem ct how The Pelmsylsania Stale liiiisersit regard to personal characteristics not related It) ahthty, performance, cnr qualifications as determined in 1:111,crsm polies or bs stAlc It 'M0.11,1;101, nuts I ate. 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This will your wardrobe? help you see matches before you actually try things on together. Keep in mind the principles of design that you learned in other projects Or in art class. But also look in the mirror to discover if the pieces go well together and really look good on you. A parent can help you with your choices and can start a list of workable mix and match combinations. I lere's another activity to try: Check out store displays to see what combinations of colors and gar meats are popular this season. What ch)thing combinations can you find in clothin:! and pattern cat al( ),2,2 PUT COPY AVAILABI