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 and $20 Shopping Challenge members are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit and poise, as well as the written report.
Each exhibitor is eligible to model a maximum of five different outfits with NO more than:
- 2 entries in STEAM Clothing Construction
- 1 entry in STEAM Beyond the Needle
- 1 entry in Shopping In Style
- 1 entry in $20 Shopping Challenge
Participants are only allowed to model in ONE level of Constructed STEAM Garments. Judging will take place at the Fashion Show held on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
New for 2025 – All exhibits will be left in the 4-H Exhibit Hall after the public fashion show. This includes Beyond the Needle, Clothing Construction, Shopping In Style, and $20 Challenge outfits.
STATE FAIR ELIGIBILITY: Garments should be age appropriate. Garments worn in the 4-H Fashion Show cannot be entered as clothing exhibits. Entries not accepted for State Fair: 1) Textile clothing accessories; 2) Garments containing inappropriate language or images.
TROPHIES: See Knox County 4-H Trophy or Award List in front of this book.
Knox County Scoresheets and additional information can be found at https://go.unl.edu/knoxcountyprefaircontests. State Fair Scoresheets and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hfashionshow.
FASHION SHOW CLASSES (**Denotes NOT State Fair Eligible)
**C410901 MODELED CONSTRUCTED SEWING FOR FUN - (Participation Ribbon, $1.00)
Carry or wear a project item from classes C218903 to C218908
**C410902 MODELED CONSTRUCTED STEAM CLOTHING 1 GARMENT(S) Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
Simple Top, Simple Bottom, or Simple Dress reflecting STEAM Clothing I skills (lounge pants allowed).
**C410909 MODELED CONSTRUCTED ACCESSORY Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
Any wearable accessory exhibit made in Beyond the Needle and/or STEAM Clothing Levels 1-3. Must be modeled with a purchased outfit not modeled in another class.
C410030 MODELED CONSTRUCTED STEAM CLOTHING 2 GARMENT(S) Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
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; OR
- 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). 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 (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).
C410040 MODELED CONSTRUCTED STEAM CLOTHING 3 GARMENT(S) Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
Possible types of STEAM Clothing 3 garments include:
- Dress or Formal; OR
- Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, or 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, or 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
- Specialty 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 outerwear may either by 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).
C410050 MODELED KNITTED OR CROCHETED CLOTHING (LEVEL 2 OR 3) Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
- Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches 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 advanced crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches.
- Garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.
MODELED STEAM BEYOND THE NEEDLE – Scoresheet SF118
4-H members must model a top and/or bottom. The classes below are eligible for State Fair.
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
**C410903 Modeled Beyond the Needle (ages 8-10 on December 31 of previous year)
**C410904 Modeled Beyond the Needle (ages 11-13 on December 31 of previous year)
**C410905 Modeled Beyond the Needle (ages 14 & over on December 31 of previous year)
State Fair Classes Include:
- C410010 - Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design – 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 principles of design to make an original statement. Upcycled garments are not accepted.
- C410015 - Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric – Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.
- C410020 - Textile Arts Garment(s) – Garment is constructed using new, unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
- C410025 - Wearable Technology Garment – Garment has integrated technology into its design.
MODELED CONSTRUCTED UPCYCLED, MAKE ONE/BUY ONE, & QUILT QUEST WEARABLE ART GARMENT(S) – Scoresheet SF118
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
The exhibit is a purchased garment with a constructed garment(s) to make a complete wearable outfit. Both items must be modeled. This is NOT eligible for State Fair. Possible entries include:
- Upcycled Simple Garment from STEAM Clothing 1 Class C219006 combined with a purchased garment to make a complete wearable outfit.
- Upcycled Garment from STEAM Clothing 2 Class C222003 combined with a purchased garment to make a complete wearable outfit.
- Upcycled Garment from STEAM Clothing 3 Class C223001 combined with a purchased garment to make a complete wearable outfit.
- STEAM Clothing 2 Top/Vest C222006, Bottom C222007, Skirt C222008, or Lined/Unlined Jacket C222009 with a purchased garment(s) to make a complete wearable outfit.
- Quilt Quest Wearable Art – Quilted garment. C229040, must have a recognizable amount of quilting and may include fabric manipulation. Quilting must be done by 4-H member. Combine the quilted garment with a purchased garment(s) to make a complete wearable outfit.
- STEAM Clothing 3 Make One/Buy One Class C223901
**C410906 - Modeled Upcycled/Make One/Buy One Garments (ages 8-10 on December 31 of previous year)
**C410907 - Modeled Upcycled/Make One/Buy One Garments (ages11-13 on December 31 of previous year)
**C410908 - Modeled Upcycled/Make One/Buy One Garments (ages 14 & over on December 31 of previous year)
SHOPPING IN STYLE FASHION SHOW
The Shopping In Style Fashion Show is open to all 4-H members. The curriculum is developed and designed to help members strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. Participants must purchase and model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Make-One/Buy One outfits are not allowed.
New for 2025 – All exhibits will be left in the 4-H Exhibit Hall after the public fashion show. This includes Beyond the Needle, Clothing Construction, Shopping In Style, and $20 Challenge outfits.
Judging: Judging of the completed written report SF184 and interview is worth 40% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness. While modeling the outfit, the 4-H member will be judged for modeling skill, fit, and appearance of the outfit and accessories. Judging while modeling is worth 60% of the score.
Knox County Scoresheets and additional information can be found at https://go.unl.edu/knoxcountyprefaircontests.
TROPHIES: See Knox County Trophy and Award List
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
CLASSES (Exhibitors age 8 are NOT State Fair Eligible) (Age on December 31 of previous year)
C425901 Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report SF184 (ages 8-10)
C425902 Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report SF184 (ages 11-13)
C425903 Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report SF184 (ages 14 & over)
$20 SHOPPING CHALLENGE FASHION SHOW
The $20 Shopping Challenge Fashion Show is open to all 4-H members. Members are limited to one entry. Members are allowed to model in both the Shopping In Style and the $20 Challenge.
Guidelines for the $20 Challenge:
- Purchase an outfit (all pieces of the garment must be purchased)
- Outfits must be selected and purchased from clearance racks, garage sale, thrift store, consignment store, or resale shop
- Cost of outfit must be $20 or less (the $20 does not include shoes & accessories)
- Consider why the outfit is needed and how it fits into your wardrobe
- Consider fit, quality, and care of garment(s)
- Model the outfit at the 4-H Fashion Show
- Receipt should be attached to the written report
TROPHIES: See Knox County Trophy and Award List
Judging: Judging of the completed written report and interview is worth 40% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness. While modeling the outfit, the 4-H member will be judged for modeling skill, fit, and appearance of the outfit and accessories. Judging while modeling is worth 60% of the score.
New for 2025 – All exhibits will be left in the 4-H Exhibit Hall after the public fashion show. This includes Beyond the Needle, Clothing Construction, Shopping In Style, and $20 Challenge outfits.
Knox County Scoresheets and additional information can be found at https://go.unl.edu/knoxcountyprefaircontests.
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
CLASSES (**Denotes NOT State Fair Eligible) (Age on December 31 of previous year)
**C426901 Model $20 Challenge Outfit and Written Report with attached receipt (ages 8-10)
**C426902 Model $20 Challenge Outfit and Written Report with attached receipt (ages 11-13)
**C426903 Model $20 Challenge Outfit and Written Report with attached receipt (ages 14 & over)