Menard 4-Hers do ‘sew’ well at county fashion show

  • SEW WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT- Youth 4-H sewing project participants recently walked the stage in their homemade duds. Pictured, left to right, is Mackenzie Wright, Linah Jo Wright, Daphne Mews, Madison Sloan, Mia Estrada, Kylie Smith, Izzy Morales, Londyn Duderstadt, Claire Corbin, Caitlin Burch. Courtesy photo.
    SEW WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT- Youth 4-H sewing project participants recently walked the stage in their homemade duds. Pictured, left to right, is Mackenzie Wright, Linah Jo Wright, Daphne Mews, Madison Sloan, Mia Estrada, Kylie Smith, Izzy Morales, Londyn Duderstadt, Claire Corbin, Caitlin Burch. Courtesy photo.

    Menard County 4-H held  its annual style show on  Wednesday, June 30. The  show was held at the Menard  High School Auditorium  to an audience of adoring  family members and friends.

    The participating 4-H  members were all a part of  the free sewing camp held  in early June, hosted by  the county. Ages 5 and up  were invited to learn the  basics of sewing. Some  older campers were more  experienced and worked  on more difficult stitching  skills. Kathy Mews and  Dora Wright were the adult  volunteers, both of whom  dedicated much time and  effort to the kids and their  projects.

    Beginners each crafted  either a pair of shorts or  a skirt with elastic waistband.  Advanced projects  included flare jeans (Mia),  a wool dress and matching  blazer (Mackenzie), and a  crisp dress cut on the bias  and finished with the serger  for added difficulty (Izzy).  Caitlyn and Claire doubled  up to create matching  rompers with elastic waists  and buttons at the sides.

    Third graders and up  are eligible for the district  show to be held on July  13 in Brady. Sewing camp  participants who were unable  to attend last week’s  show are Juliette Johanson  and Benjamin Burch.