STEAM Clothing 1 - FUNDAMENTALS - DEPARTMENT C - DIVISION 213                                            

NO STATE FAIR THIS PROJECT

Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills. Follow suggested skills in project manual. 4-H’ers who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 project are not eligible to exhibit in STEAM Clothing 1. 

Class:

901.  Clothing Portfolio – Complete at least three different samples/activities from Chapter 2 OR Chapter 3 or the project manual. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 9-10 for portfolio formatting.

902.  Sewing Kit – Include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each included. (pg. 12-17 in project manual)

903.  Fabric Textile Scrapbook – Must include at least 5 different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 41 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual for fabric suggestions. 

904.  What’s The Difference – 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 1 may enter an exhibit (not to exceed 22”x30”) a notebook, poster, small display sharing a project comparison and price point. See project manual, “What’s the Difference?” page 118-119. Exhibit should include pictures, NO actual pillows.

905. Clothing Service Project – Can include pillows or pillowcases but are not limited to. Exhibit (not to exceed 22” x 30”) a notebook, poster, small display sharing information you generated in the project activity “Serving A Purpose” page 124-125. 

Beginning Sewing Exhibits: Exhibits must be made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly, flannel/fleece is acceptable. Solid color fabrics or those having an overall print are acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, NAPPED OR JERSEY KNIT. Patterns should be simple without darts, set-in sleeves, and collars. Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable. 

906.  Pincushion

907.  Pillowcase

908.  Simple Pillow – No larger than 18” x 18”.

909.  Bag/Purse – No zippers or buttonholes. 

910.  Simple Top

911.  Simple Bottom – pants, shorts, or skirt

912.  Simple Dress

913.  Other – using skills learned in project manual. (apron, vest, etc.)

914.  Upcycled Simple Garment – The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry, or it will be lowered a ribbon placing.

915.  Upcycled Accessory – A wearable accessory made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry, or it will be lowered a ribbon placing.