Fashion Show

The 4‑H Fashion Show is an opportunity for 4‑H members to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment exhibitors are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual. Shopping in Style members are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report. Garments should be age appropriate. Textile clothing accessories and garments containing inappropriate language or images are not accepted.

Rules – Fashion Show

Entry Forms – To participate in the 4‑H Fashion Show, a 4‑H member must submit the required Fashion Show Pre-Entry form(s) and narratives. Pre-Entry forms are due June 15. Narratives must be electronically submitted to jsteffen2@unl.edu no later than June 22^nd. Written reports are due to the Extension Office June 22^nd.
Judging – Saturday, June 27^th at Pre-Fair Day, time TBA. Modeling constructed garments will be judged for Construction/Fit, Selection/Creativity, and the Individual Modeling/Accessories in front of a judge. 4‑H members modeling Shopping in Style garments will be evaluated in front of a judge for modeling skill, fit, and appearance of the outfit and accessories, worth 60% of the score. Judging of the completed *NEW* Shopping in Style Fashion Show Form (SF184, revised 10/2025) will be done prior to Pre-Fair Day. The *NEW* Shopping in Style Fashion Show Form (SF184, revised 10/2025) is worth 40% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness.
Clover Kids are welcome to participate in the Public Fashion Show that day. They will receive a Clover Kid ribbon for participation but will not be judged. Narrations will be filled out during Pre-Fair Day prior to the Fashion Show and do not need to be submitted electronically.
Entry Limits – A participant is allowed a maximum of SEVEN entries with NO more than:

2 entries in Clothing Construction which is STEAM Clothing 1-Fundamentals; STEAM Clothing 2-Simply Sewing; STEAM 3-A Stitch Further
1 entry in Beyond the Needle
1 entry in Crochet or Knitting
1 entry in Shopping in Style
1 entry in $ 20.00 Challenge
1 entry in 4‑H Sewing Workshop

D. Public Fashion Show – Will be held on June 28, time TBA at Trinity Lutheran Church following the judging that day. 4‑H members who fail to participate in the Public Fashion Show will sacrifice their ribbon and premium money and not be allowed to represent their respective garments at the State Fair.

E. Age Division – Junior division includes ages 8-12. Senior division includes ages 13 and older.

F. State Fair Eligibility – Those eligible for State Fair Fashion Show will receive e-mail communication from the Extension Office regarding submission deadline and directions. If a 4‑H member has the same clothing selected for Nebraska State Fair in both clothing construction and Fashion Show, the 4‑H member must choose between modeling for the State Fair Fashion Show or exhibiting the item(s) as a static exhibit for Nebraska State Fair.

Constructed Clothing

STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals Fashion Show
C)   C410901    Modeled Pillowcase
C)    C410902    Modeled Simple Pillow
C)    C410903    Modeled Bag/Purse
C)    C410904    Modeled Simple Top
C)    C410905    Modeled Simple Bottom
C)    C410906    Modeled Simple Dress
C)    C410907    Modeled Upcycled Simple Garment

STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing Fashion Show

SF) C410030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) (SF118)

4‑H members who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM Clothing 2. Possible types of STEAM Clothing 2 garments include:

Dress;
Romper or jumpsuit; or
Two-Piece outfit combination (skirt with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket; jumper and top; pants or shorts outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket) Or a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or lined/unlined jacket outfit with a constructed bottom OR
Upcycled outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (example; if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress)

C) C410910 Modeled Second Complete outfit (same garments as above)

STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further Fashion Show

SF) C410040 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment(s) (SF118)

Possible types of STEAM Clothing three garments include:

Dress or formal; OR
Skirted outfit combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt) A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants, or shorts. OR
Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants, or shorts.; OR
Romper or Jumpsuit; OR
Speciality Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire or hunting gear); OR
Non-tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat, additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased.: OR
Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear. Additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outwear may either be constructed or purchased. OR
Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).

C) C410912 Modeled Second Complete outfit (same garments as above)

Beyond the Needle Fashion Show

SF) C410010 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design (SF118) - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4‑H member using the elements and principals of design to make an original statement.

SF) C410015 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed from Original Designed Fabric (SF118) - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.

SF) C410020 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) (SF118) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.

SF) C410025 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Wearable Technology Garment (SF118) - Garment has integrated technology into its design.

Knitted or Crocheted Clothing Fashion Show (Level 2 or 3)

SF) C410050 Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing – Coordination of garments worn will also be evaluated. (SF118) Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stiches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance crochet stiches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. The garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.

SF) C410060 Modeled Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report (SF185) – The Shopping in Style is judged on garment fit, the overall look of the complete wearable outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report. Participants must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Participants will also be required to fill out a written report SF185 and submit it with their entry forms or designated county date prior to the Fashion Show. Judging on stage is worth 60% of the score. The written report is worth 40% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness. Purchase of accessories is optional.

$ 20.00 Shopping Challenge Fashion Show

$20.00 Shopping Challenge - Enter a complete outfit that was purchased (clearance racks, garage sale, etc.) for under $20.00. Shoes and accessories are not included in the $20.00 limit. 4‑H members can use a pair of shoes and accessories from their current wardrobe to compliment the outfit. Include documentation of all purchases, their prices, a photo of yourself in the newly acquired outfit, and a description of how this outfit meets your wardrobe needs on a 14” x 22” poster. The poster with documentation is worth 50% of the Fashion Show scoring and will be displayed in the 4‑H Static Building during the fair. A narrative must be submitted.

C) C410930 $ 20.00 Shopping Challenge (Under 12)
C) C410940 $ 20.00 Shopping Challenge (12 and Over)

Cedar County 4‑H Sewing Workshop Fashion Show

C) C410913 Miscellaneous Wearable Item