Each item entered as a clothing, knitting or crochet exhibit must have a label attached stating: County you enrolled in for 4-H, Exhibitor's name and age, project name and class in which garment is entered, and the number of years enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool entries must have fiber content listed on the identification label. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using safety pins or by basting. Garments as listed may be made for self or another person.
Bring wearable exhibits on wire hangers or hangers with a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits not suitable for hanging should be entered in a self-sealing plastic bag hung on a hanger. For wool garments and garments with narrow straps, wooden or notched plastic hangers with swivel hooks are acceptable. Fasten skirts, shorts and pants to skirt/pant hangers or safety pin on hanger. Each piece should be entered on its own hanger. If more than one hanger is used for an entry, fasten hangers belonging to one exhibit together with twist ties or rubber bands.
A Design Data Card must be included with Beyond the Needle Classes C221003-C221008 and STEAM 2 and 3 upcycled exhibits. If the data card is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. Scoresheets, forms, a list of skills by project, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
Division 210: STEAM Clothing 1
4-H’ers who have enrolled in or completed Clothing Level 2 or more advanced sewing projects are not eligible for this project. Exhibits are to be simple articles requiring minimal skills, made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly. Flannel or fleece are also acceptable. Solid color or overall print fabrics are acceptable. No plaids, stripes, napped or jersey knit fabrics accepted. Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable. Choose simple patterns without darts, set-in sleeves or collars.
*C210001 Clothing Portfolio of at least three different samples/activities from Chapter 2 or 3 of the manual, in an 8½“x11” 3-ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers and table of contents. (Additional pages may be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 9-10 in the STEAM Clothing 1 manual for portfolio formatting.
*C210002 Sewing Kit include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each item included.
*C210003 Fabric Textile Scrapbook include at least five different textile samples. Use Textile Information Card template on page 41 in manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed cards should be placed in an 8½“x11” 3-ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See manual for fabric suggestions.
*C210004 What’s the Difference a notebook or poster sharing a product comparison and price point. Include pictures, not actual items. Refer to pages 118-121 in the manual.
*C210005 Pincushion any pattern
*C210006 Pillowcase any pattern
*C210007 Simple Pillow no larger than 18”x18”
*C210008 Bag/Purse without zippers or buttonholes
*C210009 Simple Top
*C210010 Simple Bottom
*C210011 Simple Dress
*C210012 Simple Upcycled Garment 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 “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry.
*C210013 Simple Upcycled Accessory 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 “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry.
*C210015 Other Garment or Accessory made using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 1.
Division 220: General Clothing
4-H members in all skill levels may exhibit in this area.
C220001 Clothing Portfolio complete at least four different samples/activities from Chapters 2, 3 or 4 of the project manual. The portfolio should be an 8 ½”x11”, 3-ring binder, include an appropriate cover, and should build upon itself each year (additional pages can be added each year but should be dated). See pages 9-11 in STEAM 2 manual for portfolio formatting.
C220002 Textile Science Scrapbook must include at least 10 different textile samples. Use textile information cards template on page 39 in STEAM 2 manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be in an 8 ½”x11”, 3-ring binder with appropriate cover and should build upon itself each year (additional pages can be added each year but should be dated).
C220003 Sewing for Profit Using pages 161-167 in the STEAM 2 manual, display what products you posted online and analyze the cost of goods purchased to determine the appropriate selling price for your product. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22”x30”.
Division 221: Beyond the Needle
4-H members in all skill levels may exhibit in this area. Members must show their own original creativity.
*C221011 Beginning Embellished Garment created using beginning techniques as defined in the manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement.
*C221012 Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project manual. Examples include hats, bags, scarves, gloves, aprons, etc.
*C221013- Upcycled Garment create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item must be decorated and may be redesigned 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 “before” picture and a description of the design process must accompany the entry.
*C221015 Other Garment or Accessory made using skills learned in Beyond the Needle.
C221001 Design Portfolio of at least three design samples or activities from the project manual. The portfolio should be placed in an 8½”x11” 3-ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 14-16 of manual for portfolio formatting.
C221002 Color Wheel create your own color wheel, complimentary color bar or color scheme using pages 27-39 in the project manual. Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display but may not exceed 22”x30”.
C221003 Embellished Garment with Original Design create a garment using techniques as defined in project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show. Clothing Design Data Card required.
C221004 Original Designed Fabric Yardage designed using techniques such as those found in the manual. Other embellishments may be added. Exhibit consists of at least one yard of finished fabric. Clothing Design Data Card required.
C221005 Item (garment or non-clothing item) Constructed from Original Designed Fabric fabric yardage is designed first, then an item is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show. Clothing Design Data Card required.
C221006 Textile Arts Garment or Accessory constructed using new unconventional materials (examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape). Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show. Clothing Design Data Card required.
C221007 Fashion Accessory designed and/or constructed using elements and principles of design; can be textile or non-textile based. Example: shoes, wire wrapping, strung bracelet/necklace, scarves, flip-flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. Clothing Design Data Card required. Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C221008 Wearable Technology Garment or Accessory -Technology is integrated into the item in some way (For example: LEDs, charging capabilities, sensors, and etc.) Clothing Design Data Card required. Garments are eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
Division 222: STEAM Clothing 2 Simply Sewing
Exhibits entered in this project must reflect at least one new skill learned from this manual. (See project manual skill list.) Garments may be made from any woven or knit fabric appropriate to the garment’s design and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 1.
C222001 Design Basics, Understanding Design Principles an exhibit sharing a learning experience from pages 17-20 in the project manual. Include answers to questions found on page 20 of the manual. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22”x30”.
C222002 Pressing Matters 4-H Members may enter a ham or sleeve roll from pages 21-25 “A Pressing Matter” in the project manual. Exhibit should include answers to lesson questions that are most appropriate to include.
C222003 Upcycled Garment Create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item must be redesigned using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 2 (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 Design Data Card including “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5” must accompany the entry. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222004 Upcycled Clothing Accessory made from a used item. The original used item must be redesigned using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 2 (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable accessory. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A Design Data Card including “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5” must accompany the entry. Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222005 Textile Clothing Accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 2. 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.) Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222006 Top (vest acceptable). Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222007 Bottom (pants or shorts). Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222008 Skirt. Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222009 Lined or Unlined Jacket. Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222010 Dress (not formal wear). Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222011 Romper or Jumpsuit. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222012 Two-Piece Outfit. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C222013 Alter Your Pattern 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 2 include: moving darts, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed (i.e., Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit).
C222014 Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional [natural or synthetic] fibers 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. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed (i.e., Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit).
*C222015 Other Garment or Accessory made using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 2.
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.) Garments as listed may be made from any pattern or any fabric and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists of complete, constructed garments only. Wool entries must have fiber content listed on the identification label.
C223001 Upcycled Garment 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 Design Data Card including “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5” must accompany the entry. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223002 Upcycled Clothing 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 Design Data Card including “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5” must accompany the entry. Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223003 Textile Clothing Accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 3. 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.) Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223004 Dress or Formal Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223005 Skirted Combination (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and shirt) Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223006 Pants or Shorts Combination (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket) Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223007 Romper or Jumpsuit Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223008 Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, hunting gear, or chaps) Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223009 Lined or Unlined Jacket (non-tailored) Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223010 Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear 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. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show.
C223011 Alter/Design Your Pattern 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. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed (i.e., Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit).
C223012 Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional [natural or synthetic] fibers 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. Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show in the class that best describes the type of garment constructed (i.e., Dress, Romper or Jumpsuit, or Two-piece Outfit).
*C223015 Other Garment or Accessory made using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 3.