This badge bit (
BB) is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
wood or iron badge in
textiles.
This
project starts with planting the seed and includes processing the fiber, creating the fabric, and sewing a winter coat. This full-length coat is intended to keep you warm and dry all day at sub-freezing temperatures.
Review
hip-length or longer coat or jacket and
lined hip-length or longer coat or jacket for more information.
Minimum requirements:
- Plant the seed: either animal
feed seed or a fiber seed like cotton or
flax
- Harvest the plant or animal material that came from those seeds
- Process that material into yarn and fabric or leather
- Sew a winter coat
- Must be lined or have all seams enclosed
- Must be mid-calf length or longer
- Must include closures like buttons or belt
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or
video (< 4 min):
- The seeds you are planting
- The plants growing or animals eating the plants
- Harvesting the plant or animal material or hide
- Processing the material into fabric/leather
- Sewing the winter coat
- The finished coat on a body