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Clothing Construction Contest Level 2

Level 2 Sew, Let's Learn Some More!

Things to Learn

  • Continue to add equipment to your sewing box.
  • Style and design best for your figure type.
  • Identify and use pressing equipment.
  • Make a simple pattern alternation.
  • Identify types of interfacing and uses.
  • Select a pattern, fabric, interfacing, and notions.
  • Identify pattern marking.
  • Clean finish a facing.
  • Grade and trim a seam.
  • Under stitch a facing.
  • Make a dart.
  • Press your garment as you sew.
  • Add to the construction skills notebook.
  • Add to the fabric collection notebook.

Projects to Sew

Simple garment

  • Jumper
  • Dress
  • Skirt, pants, or shorts with elastic waist
  • Simple Top

Construct a "Garment" for the Contest

This level includes a simple garment. A simple garment would not have a zipper, set-in sleeves, buttons and buttonholes, applied waistband, or collars.

  • Jumper (modeled with purchased top)
  • Dress
  • Complete outfit: Shirt, pants, or shorts with a simple top

Learn these Skills for the Contest

  1. Skills from Level 1.
  2. Hand-sew a hem.
  3. Trim and grade a hem.
  4. Identify pattern markings.
  5. Judge a class of four samples (seam finishes, facing, hems, darts) and give oral reasons.
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Publications

Publication Number: P3982
Publication Number: P0464
Publication Number: P1397
Publication Number: P1197
Publication Number: P1196

News

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Filed Under: 4-H, 4-H Livestock Program, Youth Projects March 27, 2024

Rabbits are a quintessential symbol of spring, representing fertility, rebirth, and resurrection since ancient times. But did you know that these small animals have recently been added to the Mississippi 4-H livestock show list?

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Filed Under: 4-H, STEM – Science Technology Engineering and Math, Youth Projects November 29, 2023

RAYMOND, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service Center for 4-H Youth Development recently received a grant that will help close the digital divide in the state. The one-year, $53,000 grant from the National 4-H Council and Verizon will help implement the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. The program enlists 4-H members to teach digital skills that can provide more opportunities, including better jobs, to adults in their communities.

A goat.
Filed Under: 4-H, 4-H Livestock Program, Youth Livestock, Youth Projects, Agriculture, Livestock, Goats and Sheep April 3, 2023

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Not so long ago, goats were niche livestock animals in Mississippi. But these small ruminants have grown in popularity in recent years, especially dairy goats. Farmers who have limited acreage or want to diversify their livestock operations often choose goats. Others want goats for their meat or milk. Regardless of the purpose, people who want to join the ranks of goat owners should understand some important aspects of goat ownership before bringing one home.

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