Sewing through the ages in Madison County 4-H

Kristen Sindelar
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023

Madison County 4-H PIC 0804ks — Alexis Hoffmann of Norfolk, Neb. models a cape her great-aunt had knit. She is wearing the denim jeans that she constructed for her STEAM Clothing Level Three project.
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Kristen Sindelar

Some may consider sewing a lost art. While people no longer sew all their own clothing, the 4-H’ers of Madison County proved that sewing is still a vibrant art in modern times. This year, the fashion show grew to more than 40 outfits being modeled in clothing construction, consumer management and textile arts.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.