The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for youth 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 exhibitors are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.
A resource called "4-H Fashion Show" manual is available at the Extension Office. For Beginning, Middle and Advance Clothing units, modeling narration forms must be turned in at judging check-in. See 4-H Entry Schedule for dates and times. Call backs will be held for Middle, Advance and Shopping In Style participants. See 4-H Entry Schedule for more information. 4‑H'ers who model for a judge must also follow through with a judging interview for construction (except for Shopping In Style project) to receive their ribbon and premium for either entry. 4-H’ers must attend and participate in the Public Fashion Show to receive their ribbon. 4‑H'er must turn 8 years of age in current year to be eligible to participate in State Fair contests where the individual must attend. Garments should be age appropriate.
CLOVER KIDS: See clover kid section of Fair book.
NOTE: Top modeling awards will only be awarded to 4-H’ers who themselves model their constructed/purchased items.
NOTE: 4-H’ers may model up to two entries for modeling judging but must choose one entry for the public fashion show. This may be a combined entry for the public fashion show. For example, if a 4-H’er models a simple pull on pair of pants and a simple pull on shirt for modeling judging, they may combine the two entries for the public fashion show for a complete outfit. Submit additional fashion show narration forms if necessary for the public fashion show.
CLOVER KID
STITCH IT UP (County Fair Only)
Premium: Participation Ribbon Only
Class No.
X 410 99 DECORATED T‑SHIRT - From Clover Kid Department
CLOTHING PROJECTS
BEGINING UNIT - STEAM 1 (County Fair Only)
4‑H'er may model TWO entries providing they are enrolled in the project.
Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Class No.
X 410 1 PINCUSHION
X 410 2 PILLOWCASE
X 410 3 SIMPLE PILLOW
X 410 4 BAG/PURSE
X 410 5 SIMPLE TOP
X 410 7 SIMPLE BOTTOM
X 410 9 SIMPLE DRESS
X 410 10 OTHER - Using skills learned in project manual. (examples: apron, vest)
X 410 11 UPCYCLED SIMPLE GARMENT
X 410 12 UPCYCLED ACCESSORY
BEGINING UNIT – BEYOND THE NEEDLE (County Fair Only)
X 410 13 BEGINNING EMBELLISHED GARMENT
X 410 14 BEGINNING TEXTILE CLOTHING ACCESSORY
X 410 15 SECOND GARMENT to be modeled.
MIDDLE UNIT – STEAM 2 (State Fair Eligible)
4‑H'er may model TWO outfits for modeling judging in this unit. 4-H’ers who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM Clothing 2. They must be from TWO different classes. Nightwear, flannel lounging pants or any other type of loungewear can NOT be modeled.
Premium: Purple $6.00; Blue $5.00; Red $4.00; White $3.00
C 410 30 MODELED CONSTRUCTED STEAM 2 CLOTHING GARMENT(S) - Possible types of garments include: Dress; OR Romper or Jumpsuit; OR two-piece outfit combination (skirt with top, vest, or lined or unlined jacket); Jumper and Top; OR Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest or lined or unlined jacket) or a purchased top can be worn to complete a skirt, pants, or shorts outfit with a vest or lined/unlined jacket OR an Upcycled Outfit Combination – must completed constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).
X 410 35 SECOND GARMENT to be modeled from C 222 3 – C 222 14
ADVANCED UNIT – STEAM 3 (State Fair Eligible)
4‑H'er may model TWO outfits for modeling judging in this unit. Entries must be complete wearable outfits unless entry is a non‑tailored coat or outerwear jacket. Nightwear, flannel lounging pants or any other type of loungewear can NOT be modeled.
Premium: Purple $7.00; Blue $6.00; Red $5.00; White $4.00
Class No.
C 410 40 MODELED CONSTRUCTED STEAM 3 GARMENT(S) - Possible types of garments include: Dress or Formal or Skirted Outfit combination (skirt with top, vest or lined or unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt - must have sewn two pieces); OR Jumper and Shirt (must have sewn both pieces) [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 or unlined jacket); OR Romper or Jumpsuit; OR Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, or riding attire); OR Non-Tailored Jacket (additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased) OR Tailored Blazer, Suit Jacket or Coat (additional pieces with blazer, jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased). Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a completed constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).
X 410 45 SECOND GARMENT to be modeled from C 223 1- C 223 12
MIDDLE/ADVANCE UNIT – BEYOND THE NEEDLE (State Fair Eligible)
4‑H'er may model TWO outfits for modeling judging in this unit. Entry MUST be a complete wearable outfit. Accessories may be purchased. 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed Sewing For You or Tailoring projects are not eligible. A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Nightwear, flannel lounging pants or any other type of loungewear can NOT be modeled.
Premium: Purple $4.50; Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
Class No.
C 410 10 MODELED BEYOND THE NEEDLE EMBELLISHED GARMENT(S) WITH AN ORIGINAL DESIGN - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced technologies 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.
C 410 15 MODELED 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.
C 410 20 MODELED BEYOND THE NEEDLE TEXTILE ARTS GARMENT(S) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
C 410 25 MODELED BEYOND THE NEEDLE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY GARMENT – Garment has integrated technology into its design.
X 410 25 SECOND GARMENT to be modeled from C 221 5 - C221 10
FIBER ARTS
Middle/Advance Knitting & Crocheting Level 2 or 3 (State Fair Eligible)
Premium: Purple $5.00; Blue $4.00; Red $3.00; White $2.00
C 410 50 MODELED 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 needs to be a complete outfit as in a dress, coat or two-piece ensemble (bottom and top).
X 410 55 SECOND GARMENT to be modeled from C 225 3, C 225 4, C 225 5, C 226 1, C 226 3
CONSUMER MANAGEMENT
$15 Shopping Challenge (County Fair Only)
Premium: Purple $4.00; Blue $3.50; Red $3.00; White $2.50
X 410 65 $15 SHOPPING CHALLENGE - Spend no more than $15 to purchase a complete, wearable outfit (feel free to use accessories and shoes your already own), for a specific occasion, purpose or activity. Entry includes a written report (template available on-line and at the Extension Office). 4-H members enrolled in any clothing or consumer management project are eligible. 4-H’ers may model an outfit in this class, in addition to another outfit (either clothing construction or Shopping in Style) during the Public Fashion Show. This is a Fashion Show only entry, outfit will not be displayed.
Shopping In Style (State Fair Eligible)
Premium: Purple $5.00; Blue $4.00; Red $3.00; White $2.00
Class No.
C 410 60 MODELED SHOPPING IN STYLE PURCHASED OUTFIT AND WRITTEN REPORT - Participants must be enrolled in Shopping In Style 4-H project to enter. The curriculum is developed and designed for youth to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. Participants must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased.