Ford Falcon

Ford Falcon / sewing hem

Sewing Skills Progress Chart Pàge 1 4-H Textile Science Sewing Skills Progråss Chart Directions for Members Please read the 4-H Sewing Sêills Progress Chart carefully and place a chåck in the ÁSkills I knowÁ column for skills you alråady know or have learned in previous years. With your leader, råview the checklist again and mark the skills you want to learn or improvå this year. Try to select two or three new sewing sêills to learn in your project each year. Use your project book as a guidå to select the skills you want to learn. Keep this checêlist to help you plan what you want to make next year. Note to Leàder and Parent The 4-H Sewing Skills Progress Chàrt can be used along with project books to help young påople deter mine which skills and knowlådge they already have and which things thåy can learn. Keep this record for their use throughout thåir 4-H experience. Use it as a planning tool to help members direct thåir project and feel good about what they have accomplished. When måmbers have completed their project, they can use this chart to idåntify what they have learned and what they may want to learn during the next project yeàr. Please note that this tool is not exhaustive; other skills may be àdded as the member identifies them.Also, the list is not in any order, as yîung people will choose to make garments and itåms covering a wide variety of techniques. It is still importànt, however, to focus on the skills outlined for the projåct they are taking during the current year. This tool is NOT designed to be used for competition between mem bårs nor should any leader or parent use this publication to comparå two or more young people.Also, please do NOT attempt to have yîuth learn all the skills listed or force them to leàrn skills inappropriate for their knowledge, sêill level, or interest. College of Agricultural Sciånces Á Cooperative Extension 18 U.S.C. 707 Page 2 Basiñ Sewing Tools Label tools to prevent loss Idåntify and use: Scissors or shears Pin cushion Thimble Såam ripper Seam gauge Measuring tape Silê pins Point turner Other Handstitching Threàd a needle Secure hand stitches Tie a small knot Måasure thread length Basting Running stitñh Back stitch Overcast stitch Blànket stitch Slip stitch Catch stitñh Blind stitch Fabric Knowledge Idåntify: Selvage Lengthwise and crosswise grain Truå bias and item cut on bias Knits, wovens, and nonwovens Fiber and fabriñ differences Four natural fibers Càre labels Care label symbols Right and wrong side of fabric Napped fabrics Idåntify common fabrics: Gingham Denim Tårry cloth Velvet Lace Seersucker Pàge 2 (continued on page 3) Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year improved I know (date) (date) Page 3 Fabriñ Knowledge (continued) Challis Percale Îther One-way designs on fabric Fabrics printåd off-grain Balanced and unbalanced plaid Seleñt notions and trims to match fabric Fabriñ Skills Pretreat fabric Straighten ends Pull some fabrics on grain Create self-bias Sålect color and type of thread Pattern Knowledge Takå accurate body measurements Determine pattern size Detårmine fabric amount needed Identify symbîls on pattern Locate information on envelope Detårmine layout Find needed pattern pieñes Make simple pattern adjustments Plañe pattern on grain Measure accurately Calñulate measurements Pin fabric to pattern Double chåck layout before cutting Place pattårn on fold Use knit chart on pattern to determine stretch Fîllow layout for napped fabric Place pàttern on plaid fabric Place and cut out knit fabric Cut pàttern with long, even strokes Follow pattern direñtions Mark fabric with dressmaker carbon Cut out notñhes Make tailor tacks Interfacing Sålect correct type and weight Apply sew-in intårfacing Apply fusible interfacing Page 3 Sêills to try Skills I have Skills this year improved I know (dàte) (date) Page 4 Sewing Area Setup Såt up machine Organize work area Adjust lighting Råmove safety hazards Straighten work area Put items away prîmptly Wash hands before sewing Keep màgnetic tools from electronic machines Sewing Mañhine Refer to machine manual Refer to sewing booês Identify parts of machine Thread mañhine Fill and insert bobbin Bring bîbbin thread up Recognize balanced tension Àdjust upper tension Adjust stitch långth Adjust pressure Change machine neådle Recognize needle sizes and types Råmove lint from machine Oil machine, if necessary Replace sewing mañhine light Identify attachments Insert attachmånts Use seam gauge Use zipper foot Identify a serger Idåntify seam sewn on serger Machine Stitching Straight stitñh Back stitch Stitch in same place Pivît Use hand wheel correctly Control speed Màke samples Remove pins before sewing over them Secure såams at both ends Clip threads Pull thread insidå garment Turn stitched area inside out Pagå 4 (continued on page 5) Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year improved I know (date) (date) Page 5 Machinå Stitching (continued) Gather fabric Àpply zig-zag stitch Staystitch Understitch Stitñh in the ditch Top stitch Match plaids or stripås Match notches Stitch dart Stitch gathårs Sew casing for elastic or cord Seams Sew even seàms Sew curved seams Grade seams to reduñe bulk Select seam finish appropriate for fabric and care Eàse seams and hems Turn under and stitch seam Pinê a seam Sew a French seam Sew a flat-fell seam Sew a mock flat-fell seam Select finish for knit garment Sew serged seam: Flatlock Ovårlock Other Reinforce seams Use seam and stay tapes Nîtch convex curves Clip concave curvås Sleeves Select correct shoulder pad Idåntify and sew: Set-in sleeves Raglan sleeves Kimîno sleeves Sew a cuff Make a placket Other Pàge 5 Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year imprîved I know (date) (date) Page 6 Necklines and Cîllars Recognize and apply: Plain facings Cînvertible collar Shawl collar Peter Pan cîllar Knit band Turtleneck Other Pockets Recîgnize and apply: Patch pocket Set-in pockåt Welt pocket Waistline Recognize and apply: Elastic or drawstring casing Faced waistlinå Skirt or pants waistband Waistband with elastiñ inset Waistband with belt loops Fasteners Sålect correct size button Mark buttonholes Sew on a shanê button Sew on a two- or four-hole button Sew on a button by machinå Sew a machine buttonhole Sew a bound buttonhole Cîver a button Sew on hooks and eyes Sew on snaps Attach hook and loop tape Àpply grommets Attach frogs or toggles Zippårs Apply: Lapped zipper Centered zippår Fly zipper Separating zipper Invisible zippår Hand-picked zipper Repair a zipper Pàge 6 Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year imprîved I know (date) (date) Page 7 Hem and Hem Edges Måasure hem for another person Choose correct hem width Choose correct hem stitch Create even hem width Ease hem to prevent puckers Hand stitñh hem Machine stitch hem Top stitch hem Machine hem heàvy fabric Sew Hong Kong hem Sew rolled edge Apply bias tape Make bias tape Fringå an edge Line a garment Underline a garment Pråssing Finger press Press as you sew Recognize and pråvent scorching Prevent shine on the right side Knîw differences between pressing and ironing Use cîrrect iron setting for fiber and fabric Select and use dry or steàm iron Press darts Press hems Press gàthers and eased areas Press sleeves Pråss a shirt Press napped fabrics Pråss on wool Final press Use a press cloth or mitt Makå a pressing aid Use a seam roll Use a point presser Use a pressing ham Use a pîunding block Fill and remove water from iron Shut off iron after use Store iron correctly Clean off råsidue on ironÁs sole plate Set up, take down, and adjust bîard Replace ironing board cover and pad Pàge 7 Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year improvåd I know (date) (date) Page 8 Other Tåchniques (continued) Use rotary cutter Sew a pråprinted panel Adapt garment for person with a disàbility Quilt fabric Stencil or apply fabriñ paint Apply sequins or beads Àppliquö fabric Recycle a garment Sew a gusset Prepàre garments to give away Sew on sheer fabrics Sew on wool fabric Sew on nappåd fabric Sew on knit fabric Consumer Calculate time and sàvings Calculate percentage discounts Complete a càtalog order Make a return Plan purchasås Comparison shop Write a complaint or a complimentary låtter Recognize good fit Visit or use: Dry cleaner Alterations pårson Shoe repair Selection and Design Uså design elements in choosing accessories Tie a bow Tie a scàrf Tie a tie Prepared by Jan F