​The 4-H Sewing Room               



​(Online sewing classes for youth)

We have a full line-up of virtual sewing classes for youth currently in 4th-12th grades in Rutherford County. With instructive videos from a 4-H Agent, Raquel Victor, youth will learn the basics of sewing and can follow along at their own pace.

  • Instructional classes on virtual Zoom (classes are pre-recorded, student can follow along at home when convenient that month and at their own pace)
  • Registration required online in advance to participate
  • Class sizes are limited
  • Registration will be online from September 15th to October 1st (or when classes are full)-see our UT TSU Extension-Rutherford County Facebook page for more details
  • Fee for class session is $10 (will receive a small sewing supply kit for classes)
  • Student will need to purchase a sewing kit (you can buy at Joann’s or Hobby Lobby)
  • Student will need a sewing machine (Walmart has a Singer brand machine for around $90 that works great), you can “rent” one of our office sewing machines by contacting rvictor@utk.edu in advance (rental fee involved then refunded after classes)
  • Payment required in advance by check (info to be sent out after registering) Payments will need to be mailed into the office.
  • Registration is for 5 sessions (once a month from October to February -no meeting in December)
  • Parents must sign a publicity release form for the 4-H’er to be on Zoom
  • Beginner Sewing- for youth in 4th-12th grade 
    • Sessions will be From 5pm-6pm
  • Intermediate Sewing- must have taken 4-H beginner sewing for 2 years to be in this class
    • ​Sessions will be from 6:15pm-7:15pm

This class is full. 

Beginner Virtual classes: (classes can vary if needed by instructor) 

​*The Basics of sewing, etc

*Threading the machine, loading the bobbin, etc

*How to sew a perfect seam allowance, how to properly pin the fabric, etc

*Sewing basic seams, pressing and finishing seams, etc

*How to sew a stuffed teddy bear

*Lessons learned-we will meet “live” virtually on Zoom to discuss what the 4-H’er has learned




Intermediate Virtual classes: (classes can vary if needed by instructor) 


This class is full.​

​*Back to the basics, etc

*Sewing seams, pressing and finishing seams, etc

*How to sew scrunchies​

*How to sew a face mask

*Lessons learned-we will meet “live” virtually on Zoom to discuss what the 4-H’er has learned

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Contact: Mrs. Raquel Victor email: rvictor@utk.edu
 
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