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4-H members must show their own original creativity.
A Design Data Card must be included with ALL Beyond the Needle Classes C221003-C221008. (see general Clothing Exhibit instructions)
Division 221
Classes 900-901 in this division are ineligible for State Fair.
Class C221900 Beginning Embellished Garment Create a garment using beginning techniques as designed in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement.
Class C221901 Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory Accessory is constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project manual. Examples include: Hats, bags, scarves, gloves, aprons, etc.
*Class C221001 Design Portfolio A portfolio consisting of at least three design samples or activities. Refer to the Beyond the Needle project manual for activity ideas. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8.5 inch x 11 inch, three ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See Pages 14-16 in the Beyond the Needle project manual for portfolio formatting.
*Class C221002 Color Wheel Create your own color wheel, complimentary color bar or color scheme using pages 27-39 in the Beyond the Needle project manual. The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22 inches x 30 inches.
*Class C221003 Embellished Garment with Original Design Create a garment using techniques as defined in the Beyond the Needle project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H member using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)
*Class C221004 Original Designed Fabric Yardage Fabric yardage is 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. A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
*Class C221005 Item Constructed from Original Designed Fabric (garment or non-clothing item) Fabric yardage is designed first, then an item is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Only garments are eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)
*Class C221006 Textile Arts Garment or Accessory A garment or accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: Rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Only garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)
*Class C221007 Fashion Accessory An accessory designed and/or constructed using elements and principles of design; can be textile or non-textile based. Example: shoes, strung bracelet/necklace, wire wrapping scarves, flip flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
*Class C221008 Wearable Technology Garment or Accessory Technology is integrated into the garment or accessory in some way (For example: LEDs charging capabilities, sensors, and etc.) A design Data Card must be included with this project. https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)