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It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts
It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts is here in full — 680 sentences across 136 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?
16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?
17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.
This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.
Read it carefully and study the pictures.
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It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts is here in full — 680 sentences across 136 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/136 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?
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16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?
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17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.
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This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.
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Read it carefully and study the pictures.
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Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aprons noun US /ˈeɪprənz/

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

Assemble verb US /əˈsembəl/

create by putting components or members together

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

elastic adjective US /ɪˈlæstɪk/

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

Exhibits noun US /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading “16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?”

fabric noun US /ˈfæbrɪk/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

scarf noun US /skɑːrf/

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

sew verb US /soʊ/

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

shopping noun US /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

sewing machine noun + noun

a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing

In this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

Take care verb + noun

be careful, prudent, or watchful

In this reading “IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?”

start on verb + particle

In this reading “This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.”

All words in this reading · 98

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

10

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

12

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

13

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

16

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From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

17

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From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

2

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

3

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

4

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

6

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

7

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

8

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

9

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

AssembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/

create by putting components or members together

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

bandnounUS /bænd/

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

BuyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/

the act of buying

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Read it carefully and study the pictures.

clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

CompleteverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

ExhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

FUNnounUS /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

GatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

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getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

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GiveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

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How

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Read it carefully and study the pictures.

IT'S

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From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

kitnounUS /kɪt/

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

LearnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

MakeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

others

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From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

PeasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/

a country person

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Read it carefully and study the pictures.

PlanverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

pressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

ReadverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.

scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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SEWverbUS /soʊ/

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

ShineverbUS /ʃaɪn/

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/

a particular situation

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Read it carefully and study the pictures.

TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 17 _Read this book from cover to cover before you start your project._ Learn to sew—have fun.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

toolsnounUS /tuːlz/

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

TVnounUS /ˈtiːˈviː/

broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 16 Complete your record book 17 Show others what you have learned 17 Exhibits 17 Give a demonstration 17 Are you ready for the next project?

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This book will help you get the right start on your second 4-H clothing project.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IT’S FUN TO SEW aprons and skirts It’s Fun to Sew—Aprons and Skirts Where to find page Your guide for the project 1 Plan your project 1 Take care of your clothing 2 Shine your shoes 2 Sew on buttons 2 Assemble your sewing tools 3 Do your shopping 3 Buying cotton fabric 3 Learn to use the sewing machine 4 Learn to press cotton 6 Sew—have fun 7 Make a scarf 7 Make a sewing kit 8 Make TV slippers 8 Make your apron or skirt 9 Peasant apron with band 10 Peasant apron with elastic top 12 Gathered skirt 13 How does your apron or skirt look to you?

Chapter 1 of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts by Theta Johnson holds 680 sentences, grouped into 136 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 680 sentences of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts, unabridged, divided into 136 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts by Theta Johnson exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 680 sentences, grouped into 136 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Work through the 136 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #61260, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

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About 56 minutes of reading across 136 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts

Words and structures a reader meets early in It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Aprons
A word that appears in the opening chapter of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Skirts
A word that appears in the opening chapter of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Where
A word that appears in the opening chapter of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Guide
A word that appears in the opening chapter of It's Fun to Sew Aprons and Skirts; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.