j0319b textile science - sewing skills progress chart

4-H Textile Science

Sewing Skills Progress Chart

Directions for MembersPlease read the 4-H Sewing Skills Progress Chart carefully and place a check in the “Skills I know” column for skills you already know or have learned in previous years. With your leader, review the checklist again and mark the skills you want to learn or improve this year. Try to select two or three new sewing skills to learn in your project each year. Use your project book as a guide to select the skills you want to learn. Keep this checklist to help you plan what you want to make next year.

Note to Leader and ParentThe 4-H Sewing Skills Progress Chart can be used along with project books to help young people deter-mine which skills and knowledge they already have and which things they can learn. Keep this record for their use throughout their 4-H experience. Use it as a planning tool to help members direct their project and feel good about what they have accomplished. When members have completed their project, they can use this chart to identify what they have learned and what they may want to learn during the next project year. Please note that this tool is not exhaustive; other skills may be added as the member identifies them. Also, the list is not in any order, as young people will choose to make garments and items covering a wide variety of techniques. It is still important, however, to focus on the skills outlined for the project they are taking during the current year. This tool is NOT designed to be used for competition between mem-bers nor should any leader or parent use this publication to compare two or more young people. Also, please do NOT attempt to have youth learn all the skills listed or force them to learn skills inappropriate for their knowledge, skill level, or interest.

18 U.S.C. 707

Basic Sewing ToolsLabel tools to prevent loss Identify and use: Scissors or shears Pin cushion Thimble Seam ripper Seam gauge Measuring tape Silk pins Point turner Other

HandstitchingThread a needleSecure hand stitchesTie a small knotMeasure thread length Basting Running stitchBack stitchOvercast stitchBlanket stitchSlip stitchCatch stitchBlind stitch

Fabric KnowledgeIdentify: Selvage Lengthwise and crosswise grain True bias and item cut on bias Knits, wovens, and nonwovens Fiber and fabric differences Four natural fibers Care labels Care label symbols Right and wrong side of fabric Napped fabricsIdentify common fabrics: Gingham Denim Terry cloth Velvet Lace Seersucker

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Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year improved I know (date) (date)

Fabric Knowledge (continued) Challis Percale OtherOne-way designs on fabricFabrics printed off-grainBalanced and unbalanced plaidSelect notions and trims to match fabric

Fabric SkillsPretreat fabricStraighten ends Pull some fabrics on grainCreate self-biasSelect color and type of thread

Pattern KnowledgeTake accurate body measurementsDetermine pattern sizeDetermine fabric amount neededIdentify symbols on patternLocate information on envelopeDetermine layoutFind needed pattern piecesMake simple pattern adjustmentsPlace pattern on grainMeasure accuratelyCalculate measurementsPin fabric to patternDouble check layout before cuttingPlace pattern on fold Use knit chart on pattern to determine stretchFollow layout for napped fabricPlace pattern on plaid fabricPlace and cut out knit fabricCut pattern with long, even strokesFollow pattern directionsMark fabric with dressmaker carbonCut out notchesMake tailor tacks

InterfacingSelect correct type and weightApply sew-in interfacingApply fusible interfacing


Sewing Area SetupSet up machineOrganize work areaAdjust lightingRemove safety hazardsStraighten work areaPut items away promptlyWash hands before sewingKeep magnetic tools from electronic machines

Sewing MachineRefer to machine manualRefer to sewing booksIdentify parts of machineThread machineFill and insert bobbinBring bobbin thread up Recognize balanced tensionAdjust upper tension Adjust stitch lengthAdjust pressureChange machine needleRecognize needle sizes and typesRemove lint from machineOil machine, if necessaryReplace sewing machine lightIdentify attachments Insert attachmentsUse seam gaugeUse zipper footIdentify a serger Identify seam sewn on serger

Machine StitchingStraight stitchBack stitchStitch in same placePivotUse hand wheel correctlyControl speedMake samples Remove pins before sewing over themSecure seams at both ends Clip threads Pull thread inside garment Turn stitched area inside out

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Machine Stitching (continued)Gather fabricApply zig-zag stitchStaystitch UnderstitchStitch in the ditchTop stitchMatch plaids or stripesMatch notchesStitch dartStitch gathersSew casing for elastic or cord

SeamsSew even seamsSew curved seamsGrade seams to reduce bulkSelect seam finish appropriate for fabric and care

Turn under and stitch seamPink a seamSew a French seamSew a flat-fell seamSew a mock flat-fell seamSelect finish for knit garmentSew serged seam: Flatlock Overlock OtherReinforce seamsUse seam and stay tapesNotch convex curvesClip concave curves

SleevesSelect correct shoulder padIdentify and sew: Set-in sleeves Raglan sleeves Kimono sleevesSew a cuff Make a placketOther


Necklines and CollarsRecognize and apply: Plain facings Convertible collar Shawl collar Peter Pan collar Knit band Turtleneck Other

PocketsRecognize and apply: Patch pocket Set-in pocket Welt pocket

WaistlineRecognize and apply: Faced waistline Skirt or pants waistband Waistband with elastic inset Waistband with belt loops

FastenersSelect correct size buttonMark buttonholesSew on a shank buttonSew on a two- or four-hole buttonSew on a button by machineSew a machine buttonholeSew a bound buttonholeCover a buttonSew on hooks and eyesSew on snapsAttach hook and loop tapeApply grommetsAttach frogs or toggles

ZippersApply: Lapped zipper Centered zipper Fly zipper Separating zipper Invisible zipper Hand-picked zipperRepair a zipper


Hem and Hem EdgesMeasure hem for another personChoose correct hem widthChoose correct hem stitchCreate even hem width

Hand stitch hemMachine stitch hemTop stitch hemMachine hem heavy fabricSew Hong Kong hemSew rolled edgeApply bias tapeMake bias tapeFringe an edgeLine a garmentUnderline a garment

PressingFinger pressPress as you sewRecognize and prevent scorchingPrevent shine on the right sideKnow differences between pressing and ironingUse correct iron setting for fiber and fabricSelect and use dry or steam ironPress dartsPress hemsPress gathers and eased areasPress sleevesPress a shirtPress napped fabricsPress on woolFinal pressUse a press cloth or mittMake a pressing aidUse a seam rollUse a point presserUse a pressing hamUse a pounding blockFill and remove water from ironShut off iron after useStore iron correctlyClean off residue on iron’s sole plateSet up, take down, and adjust boardReplace ironing board cover and pad


Other Techniques (continued)Use rotary cutter Sew a preprinted panelAdapt garment for person with a disabilityQuilt fabricStencil or apply fabric paintApply sequins or beadsAppliqué fabricRecycle a garment Sew a gussetPrepare garments to give awaySew on sheer fabricsSew on wool fabricSew on napped fabricSew on knit fabric

ConsumerCalculate time and savingsCalculate percentage discountsComplete a catalog orderMake a returnPlan purchasesComparison shopWrite a complaint or a complimentary letterRecognize good fitVisit or use: Dry cleaner Alterations person Shoe repair

Selection and DesignUse design elements in choosing accessoriesTie a bow Tie a scarfTie a tie

Prepared by Jan F. Scholl, associate professor of agricultural and extension educationThis publication was adapted from one with the same title published by Michigan State University.

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Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research, extension, and resident education programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This publication is made possible through Pennsylvania 4-H educational materials fees.

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Page 9 Skills to try Skills I have Skills this year improved I know (date) (date)

CareUse a lint brushSteam or hang out wrinklesReposition fastenersMake simple repairsShorten a garmentLengthen a garmentPatch a garmentDarn a hole

Sort laundry by care instructions and colorSelect type and amount of detergentOperate washer and dryerHand wash a sweaterHand wash hose or socksBlock a sweater before washingFold a sweaterPress a shirtPress slacksHang slacksHang napped and bias garmentRecognize and remove fabric pillsPrevent stainsRecognize that stains must be removed promptlyStain-removal techniquesSelect correct size shoes and socksPolish shoesPack clothing for a tripDry clothes on a lineUse a clothes brushPrevent and treat static cling

Other TechniquesTurn a tube of fabricMiter cornersScallop an edgeApply decorative stitchesApply pipingMake a tasselMake a pompomStuff a toy or other itemApply trim to a garmentApply ribbingMake rufflesMake tucksMake pleats

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