Sew Ready: Basic Sewing Skills for Everyday Life

Master the stitching skills everyone should know! Whether you're repairing your favorite jeans, replacing a missing button, or hemming a pair of pants, basic sewing is a life skill that lasts a lifetime.

In this hands-on 4-H workshop, youth will:

• Learn several basic hand stitches and when to use each one.
• Sew on a button securely.
• Repair a small tear or seam.
• Practice simple hemming techniques.
• Learn how to thread a needle, tie knots, and choose the right tools for the job.
• Build confidence using practical sewing skills they can use at home and beyond.

What to Bring:

• Hand Sewing needles
• One spool of thread (any color)
• Several buttons for practice
• A button-up shirt (one you don't mind practicing on)

Open to youth ages 8-18 (as of 9/1/26)