State Fair - Any 4-Her, 10 years of age by September 1 of current 4-H year or over may enter. Classes with an asterisk (*) are eligible for State Fair.
Clothing Judging - July 2, 2009. Contact Extension Office to schedule judging time.
GENERAL CLOTHING RULES
1. All enrolled in Sewing & Textiles I, II, III, and Clothing Decisions/Buying Your Clothes will be judged at the M-P Extension Office prior to the 4-H Show.
2. After completion of judging, garments will be kept at the Extension Office. The Clothing committee will be responsible for the transportation and the display of the clothing projects at the 4-H Show. 3. Members wishing to exhibit at the Marshall-Putnam County Fair may check garments out from the office any time during office hours prior to the county check in deadline. Members are responsible for returning the garments to the 4-H Show for display.
4. Bring all garments on hangers, covered in clear plastic. Include pattern used to construct garment at time of judging. Bring accessories to flatter the garment(s)
5. Bring all non-clothing constructed articles covered in clear plastic and on hangers if possible. If a pattern was used bring it also.
6. Bring a good quality photo, 3x5 or 4x6, of the exhibitor wearing the garment for both constructed and purchased garments. If the garment was constructed or purchased for another person, bring a photo of that person wearing the garment. If the project is a non-wearable item, bring a photo of the 4-Her holding the item. Photos will remain with the project for use organizing the style revue and display at the Show.
7. 4-Hers must be present for interview judging to be eligible for ribbons, premiums, awards and/or State Fair honors.
8. In all classes, both purchased and constructed garments will be evaluated on the member, in addition to the conference with the judge. Construction and appearance will both be considered. Garments constructed for another person are eligible for exhibiting in classes #2602, 2604, 2606 and 2607; HOWEVER, the individual for which the garment was constructed must be present for judging and will need to wear the garment.
9. All exhibitors must complete a Style Revue Form for Clothing & Textiles judging for each project being judged. If registered in more than one Clothing & Textiles project, a Style Revue form must be filled out for each project, indicating on the form which project will not be modeled. The Clothing Revue Form should be a narrative the Fashion Board will use during the Style Revue. Include your hobbies, club, and other interests you may have. Use form at the end of the 4-H Show book. Additional paper may be used if needed. If you do not complete this form you may be lowered one ribbon color.
10. Classes #2601, 2602, 2604, 2606, and 2607 will be evaluated on construction and/or buying experience and the appearance of the garment on the individual. Classes #2603 and #2605 will be evaluated on construction. Classes #2609 and 2610 will focus first on the quality of the display and indepth study done to complete the activity. Then it will focus on how the purchased garment relates to the activity.
11. Posters are limited to a maximum size of 22" x 30".
12. The Style Revue will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds on the first day of the 4-H Show. Practice will begin at 4:45 p.m. Members will only be allowed to model one time. Members will need to check out garments in the Commercial Building from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bring accessories to flatter your project. Non-clothing items included. NOTE: Knitted exhibits fall under Visual Arts, however knitted garments may still be considered for Fashion Revue.
13. All garments modeled must be checked in immediately following the Style Revue on Tuesday.
SEWING & TEXTILES I
*2601 BUYING YOUR CLOTHES - Each exhibit must include all of the following:
1. A garment or combination of garments purchased by the 4-H member
2. A completed clothing inventory
3. On paper describe: how the garment fits into the wardrobe; how you determined how much you had to spend for the purchase; how information on the labels helped influence the purchase; comparison shopping experiences related to selecting the garment(s), (did you shop for the garment in more than one location?); other factors influencing your purchase (color, design, fabric, construction, fit, etc.)
4. A completed Style Review Form 5. A good quality photo - see rule 4
*2602 SEWING YOUR CLOTHES - Each exhibit must include all of the following:
1. A simple garment or combination of garments constructed by the 4-H member. (Possible examples are: an elastic waist skirt or shorts.) Be prepared to explain new sewing techniques learned this year.
2. Pattern used to construct the exhibit. 3. A completed Style Review Form.
4. A good quality photo - see rule 4*2603 NON-CLOTHING CONSTRUCTED ARTICLE (sew and/or serge) Exhibit one of the following items made by the 4-H member: 9-patch pillow or square pillow OR a tote bag or shopping bag. Complete a Style Review Form and bring a good quality photo - see rule 4.
SEWING & TEXTILES II
*2604 SEWING YOUR CLOTHES II - Each exhibit must include all of the following:
1. A garment or combination of garments constructed by the 4-H member. Any garment with facings or curves. Be prepared to explain new sewing techniques learned this year.
2. Pattern used to construct the exhibit.
3. A completed Style Review Form. 4. A good quality photo - see rule 4
*2605 NON-CLOTHING CONSTRUCTED ARTICLE II (sew and/or serge) - Exhibit any non-wearable item made by the 4-H member. Complete a Style Review Form & bring a good quality photo - see rule 4.
SEWING & TEXTILES III
*2606 SEWING YOUR CLOTHES III - Each exhibit must include all of the following:
1. A garment or combination of garments constructed by the 4-H member, which is appropriate for age and experience of member. (Possible examples are wool garment, polar fleece garment, dress or jacket with set-in sleeves and zipper or buttons and button holes, suits, evening wear or sport outfit).
Be prepared to explain new sewing techniques learned this year.
2. Pattern used to construct the exhibit.
3. A completed Style Review form.
4. A good quality photo - see rule 4*2607 RESTYLED GARMENT - Exhibit a modified/redesigned/recycled garment you purchased in the past and "salvaged" by significantly altering the original design. A 3' x 5" minimum size photo of the original garment (before recycling) should be included.) Complete a Style Review Form and bring a good quality photo of the finished garment - see rule 4.
CLOTHING DECISIONS/BUYING YOUR CLOTHES
The judging criteria for this project will focus first on the quality of the display and indepth study done to complete the activity. Then it will focus on how the purchased garment relates to the activity.
*2608 CLOTHING DECISIONS I - Exhibit must include the following:
1. A display of one completed activity from the Clothing Decisions 1 project book.
2. A purchased garment(s) with at least one piece relating to the display.
3. A completed style review form.
4. A good quality photo - see rule 4
*2609 CLOTHING DECISIONS II - Exhibit must include the following:
1. A display of one completed activity from the Clothing Decisions 2 project book.
2. A purchased garment relating to the chosen activity from the project book.
3. A completed style review form.
4. A good quality photo - see rule 4
*2610 CLOVER CHALLENGE: CLOTHING & TEXTILES - This class is limited to 15 to 18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustration the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books.
