WSU 4-H sewing volunteers offer youth summer 4-H sewing camp

A summer day camp, Sew for Fun, for youth wishing to learn how to sew will be held Monday through Friday, July 7-11, at the Catlin Grange. The class times for 1st and 2nd year students will be from 9 a.m. to noon; 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students will be from 1-4 p.m.

Washington State University 4-H Sewing and Textile Volunteers will teach youth basic sewing skills and how to use and care for a sewing machine. Participants will learn straight stitching; hand sewing; how to work with a simple pattern; and how to use basic sewing supplies, notions and equipment.

The Sew For Fun is open to youth who have completed third grade or older. The cost is $30 and includes basic sewing supplies and notions plus a resource notebook.

The youth participants will be enrolled in WSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Program and will be able to exhibit their items in the 4-H division at the Cowlitz County Fair and other community fairs.

Registration Deadline is June 20. For more information and to register, contact Sharan at 636-0338.