BEYOND THE NEEDLE - DEPARTMENT C - DIVISION 221
4-H members must show their own original creativity.
Class:
901. Beginning Embellished Garment (no state fair this class) – Create a garment using beginning 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.
902. Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory (no state fair this class) – Accessory is constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project manual. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves, aprons, etc.
903. Embellished Garment (no state fair this class) - 4-H’er may apply any surface design to a purchased or constructed garment such as ribbon, lace, embroidery, applique, braid, buttons, fabric pieces. May use patterns or ideas from other sources. Also includes painted garments.
904. Accessory (no state fair this class) - Includes hats, jewelry, collars, shoes, hair pieces, and other items 4-H'er has decorated. Item may be purchased, decorating done by 4-H'er.
1. *DESIGN PORTFOLIO – A portfolio consisting of at least 3 design samples or activities. Refer to the Beyond the Neeld project manual for activity ideas. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8.5 inch x 11 inch, 3 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.
2. *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.
3. *EMBELLISHED GARMENT WITH ORIGINAL DESIGN – (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Create a garment using 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. Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available on the Stanton County website. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
4. *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. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
5. *ITEM (garment or non-clothing item) CONSTRUCTED FROM ORIGINAL DESIGNED FABRIC (Only garments are eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)– 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. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
6. *TEXTILE ARTS GARMENT OR ACCESSORY – (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 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. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
7. *FASHION ACCESSORY – (Not Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) An accessory designed and/or constructed using elements and principles of design; can be textile or non-textile based. Examples: shoes, strung bracelets/necklace, wire wrapping, scarves, flip flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.
8. *WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY GARMENT OR ACCESSORY – (Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Technology is integrated into the garment or accessory in some way (For example: LEDs, charging capabilities, sensors, etc.) A Design Data Card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.