4-H Fashion Show
4-H members are allowed to model up to three items from constructed garments plus one Shopping In Style and one $25 Challenge.
The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment members are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual. Shopping In Style members are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.
C410010 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design (SF118) - 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.
C410015 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric (SF118) - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.
C410020 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) (SF118) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
C410025 Modeled "Beyond the Needle" Wearable Technology Garment (SF118) - Garment has integrated technology into its design.
Sewing Fundamentals: STEAM Clothing Level 1
Premiums: $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, $0.75
* Designates County Project Only – not eligible for State Fair Competition.
*C410901 Modeled Simple Sewing - 4-H’ers will not model before the judge, but can model at the public style review, carrying up one entries from the project. This will give them some experience in modeling without the pressure. Participation ribbon only.
*C410902 Modeled – Clothing Level 1 4-H’ers will model garments made in the Sewing Fundamentals: Steam Clothing Level 1 Project.
Simply Sewing: STEAM Clothing Level 2
Premiums: $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, $0.75
C410030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) (SF118) - 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). Or 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) (SF118) - Possible types of STEAM Clothing three garments include:
- Dress or formal; OR
- Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, 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, 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 be 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) (SF118) - 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. The garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.
C410060 Modeled Shopping In Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report (SF185) - The curriculum is developed and 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.
(age groups are based on each year’s number of participants)
$25 Challenge (formerly Fashion 4 Fifteen)
Premiums: $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.75
Any 4-H’er may model a Fashion 4 Fifteen outfit. Each Fashion 4 Fifteen outfit will consist of a thrift store, consignment store, or garage sale purchase which makes a completely wearable outfit for under $15, not including shoes or accessories. The outfit can be worn as purchased or can be altered or remade for fashion (anyone may do the altering). For example, a denim skirt could have a ruffle attached or jeans could be made into capris. A narration sheet must accompany the entry. Consider why the outfit is needed and how it fills a void in your wardrobe. Consider the fit, quality and care of the garment.
C410905 $25 Challenge
(age groups are based on each year’s number of participants)