Projects: STEAM Clothing:  Beyond the Needle, STEAM Clothing 1:  Fundamentals, STEAM Clothing 2:  Simply Sewing, STEAM Clothing 3:  A Stitch Further, Knitting, Crocheting 

General Instructions:  4-H Fashion Show 

Modeled Garments:  Garments should be age appropriate.

Entries NOT Accepted: 

The following items can NOT be entered in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show:

  1. Textile clothing accessories.
  2. Garments containing inappropriate language or images.

Fashion show contestants must be in the contest and the public fashion show to qualify for premiums and receive awards. 

Division 228

—STEAM Clothing 1:  Fundamentals Fashion Show—

4-H’ers who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or 3 are not eligible.

Classes 900-909 in this division are ineligible for State Fair

**If you plan to model Class C410904 (Simple Top) AND Class C410905 (Simple Bottom) we ask that you make your items MATCH/COORDINATE and enter them as Class C410906 (Simple 2 Piece Outfit).**

Class C228900  Pincushion

Class C228901  Pillowcase

Class C228902  Simple Pillow

Class C228903  Bag/Purse

Class C228904  Simple Top

Class C228905  Simple Bottom  Pants, shorts, or skirt.

Class C228906  Simple 2 Piece Outfit  Simple top worn with a simple bottom (pants, shorts or skirt)

Class C228907  Simple Dress

Class C228908  Other  Using skills learned in project manual.

Class C228909  Upcycled Simple Garment

Class C228910  Upcycled Accessory

—STEAM Clothing:  Beyond the Needle Fashion Show—

Classes 920-921 in this division are ineligible for State Fair

Class C228920  Beginning Embellished Garment  Garment made with beginning techniques as defined in the project manual.

Class C228921  Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory  Accessory constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project manual.

*Class C228010  Beyond the Needle Embellished Garment(s) with 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’er using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. 

*Class C228015  Beyond the Needle Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric.  Other embellishments may be added.

*Class C228020  Beyond the Needle Textile Arts Garment(s)  Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials.  Example:  Rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.

*Class C228025  Beyond the Needle Wearable Technology Garment  Garment has integrated technology into its design.

—STEAM Clothing 2:  Simply Sewing Fashion Show—

Classes 930-937 in this division are ineligible for State Fair

Class C228930  Level 2 Upcycled Garment

Class C228931  Level 2 Upcycled Clothing Accessory

Class C228932  Level 2 Textile Clothing Accessory

Class C228933  Top

Class C228934  Bottom Pants or Shorts

Class C228935  Skirt

Class C228936  Lined or Unlined Jacket

Class C228937  Other Garment or Outfit

*Class C228030  Constructed STEAM 2 Garment(s) 

Possible types of garments include: 

  • Dress
  • Romper or Jumpsuit
  • 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.
  • Upcycled Outfit Combination-must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples:  if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).

—STEAM Clothing 3:  A Stitch Further Fashion Show—

Classes 940-943 in this division are ineligible for State Fair

Class C228940  Level 3 Upcycled Garment

Class C228941  Level 3 Upcycled Clothing Accessory

Class C228942  Level 3 Textile Clothing Accessory

Class C228943  Other Garment or Outfit

*Class C228040  Constructed STEAM 3 Garment(s) 

Possible types of garments include: 

  • Dress or Formal
  • Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt) 
  • Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket)
  • Romper or Jumpsuit
  • Specialty Wear (for example:  swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire or hunting gear)
  • Non-Tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat—Additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased
  • Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear—Additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outerwear may either be constructed or purchased
  • Upcycled Outfit Combination-must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples:  if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).

—Knitting or Crochet Fashion Show—

Classes 950-952 in this division are ineligible for State Fair

Class C228950  Knitted Clothing Item or Clothing Accessory (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Class C228951  Crocheted Clothing Item or Clothing Accessory (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Class C228952  Woven Clothing Item or Clothing Accessory (Level 1, 2 or 3)

*Class C228050 Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3)  

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 advance 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.

—Shopping in Style Fashion Show—

*Class C228060  Modeled Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report  The curriculum is designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing.  4-H members must model a complete outfit.  All pieces of the garment must be purchased.   

Shopping in Style Supporting Info