All clothing exhibits will be judged on Contest Day - July 16, 2026
Awards:
Doug and Mary Temme, Wayne - Champion Beginning Clothing
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Beginning Clothing
Yvonne Wittler Advanced Clothing Award - Yvonne Wittler was a past 4-H mom, grandmother, and leader of the Spring Branch 4-H Club. The $50 memorial award was established in 2013 by Yvonne’s family and is based on an accumulated point system of clothing construction, style review, and consumer management.
Premiums:
Beyond the Needle and STEAM Clothing 1 and 2 Premiums: Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00
STEAM Clothing 3 Premiums: Purple $8.00, Blue $7.00, Red $6.00, White $4.00
Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills. Follow suggested skills in project manual. May exhibit one item per class number. 4-H members who have exhibited in, or completed, Sewing for You are not eligible to exhibit in STEAM Clothing Levels 1 or 2. Exhibits are not State Fair eligible.
Beginning Sewing Exhibits: Exhibits must be made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly. Flannel and Fleece are 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, collars, and zippers. Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable. Sewing for Fun patterns may also be used. See project manual skill-level list at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
Classes:
C-224-901 Sewing Kit (SF20) - Include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each included. (pg. 12-17 in project manual).
C-224-902 Fabric Textile Scrapbook (SF20) - Must include at least 5 different textile samples. Use the Textile Information Cards template on page 41 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8.5 inches x 11 inches, three ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See the project manual for fabric suggestions.
C-224-903 What’s the Difference? (SF20) - Exhibit (not to exceed 22 inches x 30 inches) can be a notebook, poster or small display sharing a project comparison and price point. See project manual, “What’s the Difference?” on pages 118-119. Exhibits should include pictures and NO actual pillows.
C-224-904 Clothing Service Project (SF20) - Can include pillows or pillowcases but are not limited to them. Exhibit (not to exceed 22 inches x 30 inches) can be a notebook, poster, or small display sharing information you generated in the project activity “Serving a Purpose” on pages 124-125.
C-224-905 Pincushion (CF50)
C-224-906 Pillowcase (CF51)
C-224-907 Simple Pillow (CF32) - No larger than 18 inches x 18 inches
C-224-908 Bag/Purse (CF53) - No zippers or buttonholes.
C-224-909 Simple Top (SF28)
C-224-910 Simple Bottom (SF28)-pants, shorts, or skirt
C-224-911 Simple Dress (SF28)
C-224-912 Other (SF28) - Using skills learned in project manual. (apron, vest, etc.)
C-224-913 Upcycled Simple Garment (SF21) - 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 disqualified.
C-224-914 Upcycled Accessory (SF 22) - 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 disqualified.