How Do You Start A 4-H Sewing Club?
Starting a 4-H sewing club is a good way for you and your friends to share your sewing talents with local children. Although clothing construction is typically seen as a “girls-only” project, 4-H does offer sewing projects for boys as well. There are also projects that focus on good grooming and putting looks together that all children can enjoy. Gather information. Contact your local extension office to start a sewing club. The youth specialist can provide the applications you need as well as forms that you must complete to meet your state’s volunteer youth worker laws. Recruit adult volunteers to help. For a sewing club, these volunteers must have some sewing experience and a sewing machine. They also must let kids use their equipment. Publicize your club to prospective members and their parents. State when and where you are holding your meetings. Post advertisements in schools, libraries and churches. Hold an organizational meeting. Elect officers. This includes an adult leader who
