STEAM Clothing 3 – A STITCH FURTHER - DIVISION 223
Purple $4 Blue $3 Red $2
Exhibits entered in this project must reflect at least one new skill learned from this manual. (See project manual skill-level list) No duplicates (do not make 2 garments alike, each garment should show new learnings).
Garments as listed may be made from any pattern or any fabric and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists of completely constructed garments only. A list of skills by project is available on the Stanton County website.
Wool entries must have fiber content listed on the identification label.
Class:
1. *UPCYCLED GARMENT – (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A list of skills by project is available on the Stanton County website. A Design Data Card Required must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5”. The data card is available on the Stanton County website.
2. *UPCYCLED CLOTHING ACCESSORY – (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) A wearable accessory made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A list of skills by project is available on the Stanton County website. A Design Data Card Required must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4. Inches x 6 inches. The data card is available on the Stanton County website.
3. *TEXTILE CLOTHING ACCESSORY – (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Textile accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 3. A list of skills by project is available on the Stanton County website. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper, or rubber base items allowed (i.e., barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.)
4. *DRESS OR FORMAL (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)
5. *SKIRTED COMBINATION (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket or jumper and shirt).
6. *PANTS OR SHORTS COMBINATION (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket).
7. *ROMPER OR JUMPSUIT (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)
8. *SPECIALTY WEAR (includes: (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) swim wear, costumes, hunting gear or chaps).
9. *LINED OR UNLINED JACKET – (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (non-tailored).
10. *COAT, BLAZER, SUIT JACKET OR OUTERWEAR - (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) A tailored blazer or suit jacket or coat. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label to be considered for the Make It With Wool Award at State Fair.
11. *ALTER/DESIGN YOUR PATTERN - (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) Include information sheet that describes: 1) how the pattern was altered or changed, 2) why the changes were needed/wanted. Appropriate skills for altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 2 include: moving darts, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining)
12. *GARMENT CONSTRUCTED FROM SUSTAINABLE OR UNCONVENTIONAL [NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC] FIBERS (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to be manufactured/purchased, for example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are constructed out of the unconventional items themselves should be exhibited under Beyond the Needle.