PA 4-H Textile Science Slide Script
Purpose: The purpose of this slide set is to inform Pennsylvania
volunteer leaders and members about the 4-H textile science
project series and possible project ideas members might like
to complete. The information was made into a slide series
so that counties could add slides pertinent to their
county programs and update the slides when fashions change.
Program: The slide set is made up of 62 slides, including
a slide at the end with the grid of the textile science
projects that leaders may want to study in more depth.
The slide package also includes a pulsed, 12 minute audio
cassette.
Objectives:
By the end of the programs, participants should be able
to explain how the projects are organized within the series.
Participants should be able to locate: project, fashion
revue, demonstration, exhibit, and record book information.
The participants should also be able to name at least one
possible garment or item that members could complete for each
project.
Author: Jan Scholl, 4-H Curriculum Specialist, Penn State University
Copyright 1997. All rights reserved.
Stacie Bird, Photographer, Penn State University.
Slides Written Script
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1. (Textile Science Series) Welcome to the 4-H textile science
program!
2. (Purpose: To Share ) This slide series is designed to help
4-H leaders, members, and parents to
learn more about the 4-H project
series, identify project ideas, and
describe resources you can use to add
more creativity and interest to the
projects themselves.
3. (4-H Member with Garment) The series is not only for young
people who would like to sew clothing,
4. (4-H Member with Pillow) ...but also those who want to make
smaller projects, develop shopping
skills, and learn about grooming, ...
5. (4-H Member with Embroidery) ... laundry design, recycling, or
storage.
6. (Watch/Map) The projects also help young people
practice life skills, such as decision
making, following directions, and
managing time, money and energy.
7. (Project Information) First, let's talk about the projects.
8. (Grid) The 17 projects in the textile science
series may be selected by skill level
and interest. You'll find not just
one, but many projects at the
beginning, intermediate and advanced
levels.
There also are many creative textile
arts projects which may be taken at
any time in the project series.
9. (Leader's Guide Cover) The leader's guide explains how the
projects have been organized...
10.(Leader's Guide Concepts) ...and details the skills and
concepts each project is designed to
teach, and ideas on what to make or
to do in the project.
11.(Organizational Planner) The back page of the guide contains a
meeting planner so the group can plan
activities and list the resources they
need for their meetings. A completed
planner can be copied for members,
leaders and parents, so everyone will
know what is on the agenda.
12.(The Project Books) Each of the project books are designed
to make it easy to locate information.
13.(Project Holes) Note that all of the project sheets
are published with three holes so
they can be stored in a notebook.
14.(Project on its Side) They also have tabs and can be turned
sideways for easy filing.
15.(Three Beginning Projects) There are three projects at the
beginner level. They may be taken in
any order. Some leaders choose to lead
a group through one project and switch
to another project the following year.
16.(Sew Much Fun Project) One project is for a 4-H member who
wants to make a simple garment, called
"Sew Much Fun"
17.(Sew Much More Project) ...one for making simple items, such
as: clothing or room accessories,
called, "Sew Much More."
18.(Stitch by Stitch Project) And finally, one project focuses just
on simple hand-stitched items. This
project is called, "Stitch by Stitch."
19.(Grid) When the 4-H member has completed most
of the skills in the beginning level,
they move onto the next level and a
new selection of projects. (Pause)
20.(Front Page) The front page of the project book
lets you know all the basic
information for the project. Remember,
you can also find a complete list of
the skills for every project in the
leader's guide.
21.(Title) The front page will also tell you:
The title ...
22.(Top Right Corner of the ...the skill level, at the upper
Project Book) right hand corner of the project
book...
23.(Supplies List) ...what supplies are needed ...
24.(Project Ideas List) ...and will give suggestions on what
to make.
25.(Skills) The project cover also lists the
skills the project is designed to
teach. Some projects also give
suggestions for young people who are
slightly more advanced ...
26.(Apron) ...or have somewhat better eye-hand
coordination or dexterity and want to
learn more skills, such as applying
bias tape to an apron.
27.(Tools and Games) To prevent frustration, it is
important to choose a project that is
suited to both skill and interest.
There also are commercial tools and
games that can help build skills.
28.(Magazine Selection) You may use patterns or instructions
from magazines to make your projects,
but do not use kits for garments, or
items that you plan to exhibit.
29.(Bazaar Item) You might find ideas at bazaars or
come up with your own patterns, too.
30.(Hand Stitched Item) These are examples of hand-stitched
gifts ...
31.(Hand Stitched item #2) ...that were adapted from items found
at a bazaar.
32.(Three Intermediate
Projects) There are many intermediate projects.
and these are just three of them. In
one of the intermediate projects, the
member works with knit fabrics. In
others, he or she might mix and match
coordinates ...
33.(Three Accessories) ...or extend a wardrobe through
accessories.
34.(Necklace) Here are other accessories ideas ...
35.(Pin) ...that can be made in this
intermediate project.
36.(Another Three Time-saving ideas and learning new
Intermediate Projects) methods are the focus of the Time-
Saving Sewing project. In "Sewing for
Other People and Other Projects"...
37.(Items) ... members make items, such as toys
for baby-sitting or a blanket for a
horse project, or even gifts for a
friend. In "Create a Project,"
members create a project to complete
their own goals.
38.(International Puppets) Perhaps, a young member wants to learn
to sew, or wrap a garment found in
another country or culture, or learn
about clothing-related customs ...
39.(Youth with Computer) ...perhaps designing a fabric or
garment design is more to their
interest. "Create a Project" is for
those situations where a member has
a special interest.
40.(Two Advanced Projects) There are two advanced projects for
young people: to make formal wear, and
to tailor a suit or a coat.
41.(Creative Projects) A group of creative projects involve
designing, recycling, wardrobe
planning, closet management, and
shopping. These projects may be taken
at any time, or at the same time with
another complementary project. Many
of these projects contain ideas for
those with beginning through advanced
skills.
42.(Textile Arts Projects) There are several textile art
projects, too.
Each of these projects have beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.
43.(Dolls) In the textile art projects, members
can make garments and small items ...
44.(Popsicle Stick Loom) ...as well as looms and other
equipment.
45.(Game) Inside every project book there are
activities and information to help the
member and leader plan and carry out
the project.
46.(Record Sheet) There is a record sheet for each
project that may be torn out or folded
over the cover page for judging.
47.(Demonstration List) There are a list of ideas for
demonstrations and presentations
provided on the back page.
48.(The Back Page) Exhibits and fashion revue guidelines
are also outlined on the back page, as
well as information about taking
projects over again.
Check with your extension office for
any changes in these guidelines,
because extension programs often vary
from county to county.
49.(Farm Show Page) Exhibits for fairs, round-ups and
revues will also change or be expanded
as fashion changes. So, again, it's a
good idea to check with your extension
office before planning an exhibit or
modeling in a revue.
50.(Label) Don't forget to put a label inside, or
in an inconspicuous part of the
garment, item, or poster exhibit to
prevent loss. A care label on a
garment or item should also be
included.
51.(Resources) There are many resources available to
help you with your project.
52.(Computer) Though you may not see much sewing
information in the project book
itself, sewing, wardrobe, laundry and
other references are updated every few
months on the computer-based PENpages
system.
This system can be accessed at your
extension office or through a home
computer via a modem.
53.(Common Threads Video) Don't forget the "Common Threads"
video that goes with the project
series. This is available on loan or
you can order a copy at a minimal cost
at your extension office. The video
gives 90 minutes of information on
clothing and textile related
activities and meeting ideas.
54.(Skill Progress Sheet) Ask also for a skill progress sheet
which is a scrapbook for members to
keep track of new skills each year.
55.(Skill Progress Sheet
Page 1) The skill sheet helps members record
what they actually know, what
they've learned and what they plan to
learn in their projects.
56.(Skill Progress Sheet The skill sheet also provides an area
Scrapbook) for the 4-H member to keep pictures
and a record of what they have made
each year.
57.(Fun with Clothes Book) Younger members or pre-4-H'ers may
also want to obtain a copy of the "Fun
with Clothes" 4-H book at their
extension office. It has many
activities, games, and riddles to
teach basic clothing and fabric
information.
58.(Fashion Revue) We are working on a fashion revue
guide and other project books, so let
us know which projects you are using
and if you have ideas you'd like to
share with others.
59.(4-H Member) Enjoy the textile science project
series! Remember we encourage feedback
on how it worked for you.
60.(Credit Slide)
61.(Blue slide)
62.(Grid) (This grid is in place to facilitate
any discussion that may take place
after the show is over.)
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Updated 8/18/05