Aria Anderson, 11, of Lake Arthur sews a hooded towel as Georgie Bellard, 10, of Hathaway and Klynn Miller, 14, of Jennings look on Monday during a 4-H beginners sewing class in Jennings. Students learned the basics of sewing utilizing sewing machines before creating their own projects to take home.

Ella Leger, 12, of Lake Arthur marks her fabric for straight line stitches before making a pillowcase Monday during a 4-H beginners sewing class in Jennings. Students attending the class learned the basics of sewing utilizing sewing machines before making hooded towels, pillowcases and drawstring backpacks.

Betty Miller helps Olivia Duhon, 11, of Lake Arthur sew a hooded towel while Kinsley Tilton, 9, of Lacassine works on a sewing project Monday as part of a summer 4-H beginners sewing class in Jennings. A second session will be held July 18-19.

Danica Young, 10, of Hathaway sews a hooded towel Monday during a 4-H beginners sewing class in Jennings. Students learned the basics of sewing utilizing sewing machines before putting their knowledge to use making hooded towels, pillowcases and backpacks.