Department C, Division 223 -
STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further
Exhibits entered in this project must reflect at least one new skill learned from this manual. (See project manual skill level list).
A list of skills by project is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
Garments as listed may be made from any pattern or any fabric and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists of completely constructed garments only. Wool entries must have fiber content listed on the identification label.
C223001 - Upcycled Garment (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - Create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A list of skills by project is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. A Design Data Card must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25 inches x 5.5 inches. The data card is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
C223002 - Upcycled Clothing Accessory (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - A wearable accessory made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A list of skills by project is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. A Design Data Card must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25 inches x 5.5 inches. The data card is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
C223003 - Textile Clothing Accessory (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - Textile accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 3. A list of skills by project is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper or rubber base items allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.).
C223004 - Dress or Formal (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows).
C223005 - Skirted Combination (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and shirt).
C223006 - Pants or Shorts Combination (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket).
C223007 - Romper or Jumpsuit (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows).
C223008 - Specialty Wear (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - (Includes swim wear, costumes, hunting gear or chaps).
C223009 - Lined or Unlined Jacket (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows)- (non-tailored)
C223010 - Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - A tailored blazer or suit jacket or coat. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label to be considered for the Make It With Wool Award.
C223011 - Alter/Design Your Pattern (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows, in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed i.e. Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit). Garment constructed from a significantly altered pattern. Entry must include both the constructed garment and the altered pattern. Include information sheet that describes: 1. How the pattern was altered or changed? 2. Why the changes were needed/wanted? Appropriate skills for altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 3 include: moving darts, adding a zipper, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining, designing your own pattern.
C223012 - Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional [natural or synthetic] fibers (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows, in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed i.e. Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit) - Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to be manufactured/purchased, for example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are constructed out of the unconventional items themselves should be exhibited under Beyond the Needle.
*C223925 - Other STEAM 3 Level Garment (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows)