Wayne County 4-H/FFA Fairbook - Fashion Show

General Information:

A. Any 4-H member entering a clothing exhibit during the current year may enter the Fashion Show. 4-H members may model more than one outfit or garment, but each must be in a different class. Garments should be age appropriate. Garments containing inappropriate language or images will not be accepted. Both boys and girls are encouraged to enter.

B. An entry for the Fashion Show is due to the county extension office by the designated deadline. Narrations for the Public Fashion Show are due on Contest Day. 

C. The outfit/garment will be modeled at the fashion show judging and the public fashion show to be eligible for premiums.

D. Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/ne4hfashionshow

E. Special Recognition at State Fair: Up to four constructed garments will be selected for the 4-H Design Gallery. All garments with at least 60% wool content are eligible for the “Make It with Wool” Award. Up to two Shopping in Style exhibitors will be selected to receive top awards for the Shopping in Style Fashion Show Award. 

F. State Fair Fashion Show: Garments worn in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show cannot be entered as Clothing Construction exhibits. Entries not accepted include: Textile Clothing Accessories, and garments containing inappropriate language or images.

Classes:

+C-410-010 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.

+C-410-015 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.

+C-410-020 Modeled Beyond the Needle Textile Arts Garment(s) (SF118) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.

+C-410-025 Modeled Beyond the Needle Wearable Technology Garment (SF118) – Garment has integrated technology into its design.

+C-410-030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) (SF118) - Possible types of garments include Dress; 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). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or unlined jacket outfit with a constructed bottom. Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress). Those who have exhibited in or who have completed the STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible. Nightshirts, flannel lounging pants, or any other types of loungewear cannot be modeled.

+C-410-040 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment(s) (SF118) - Possible types of STEAM Clothing 3 garments include: Dress or Formal; Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt); Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest, or lined/unlined jacket); Romper or Jumpsuit; Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire, or hunting gear); Non-Tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat-additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased. 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). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Nightwear or loungewear cannot be modeled.

+C-410-050 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 stiches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, Tamera, 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 stiches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.

C-410-901 Modeled Beyond the Needle Fashion Accessory (SF118) - An accessory designed and /or constructed using elements and principles of design and basic skills; can be textile or non-textile based. Examples: shoes, strung bracelet/necklace, wire wrapping, scarves, flip flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. Not State Fair Eligible

C-410-903 Modeled Beyond the Needle Wearable Technology Accessory (SF118) – An accessory constructed integrating technology into the accessory. Example: charging backpack, fitness tracker, etc. Not State Fair Eligible

C-410-911 Modeled STEAM 1 Item or Garment (SF118) - Those who have exhibited in or who have completed STEAM Clothing 2 or STEAM Clothing 3 are not eligible. The entry can be a single item entry chosen from classes C-900-905-C-900-914 (pincushion, pillowcase, simple pillow, bag/purse, simple top, simple bottom, simple dress, other garment, upcycled simple garment, or upcycled accessory) Not State Fair Eligible.

C-410-913 Modeled STEAM 2 or 3 Fashion Accessory, Upcycled Garment, or Upcycled Clothing Accessory (SF118) - Possible types of garments include a garment from a used textile-based item, or a wearable accessory made from a used item.. Not State Fair Eligible.

C-410-914 Modeled STEAM 2 or 3 Garment (SF118) - Possible types of garments include: constructed top, bottom, skirt, or jacket (lined or unlined). Not State Fair Eligible.

C-410-915 Modeled Knitted or Crochet Clothing (Level 1) (SF118) -Not State Fair Eligible.

CONSUMER MANAGEMENT FASHION SHOW

Shopping in Style and $20 Challenge contestants are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written repor

General Information:

A. 4-H members will be allowed to model in both the constructed garment(s) fashion show and the Shopping in Style fashion show. The Shopping in Style curriculum was developed and designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. 

B. 4-H members must model a complete outfit - all pieces of the garment must be purchased.

C. The outfit will be modeled at the fashion show judging and public fashion show to be eligible for premiums.

D. Exhibit must be accompanied by the Shopping in Style (SF184, revised8/2024) or $20 Challenge record form. This form must be turned into the office when Contest Day entries are due. Judging of the written report is done prior to Contest Day and is worth 60% of the total score. It judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness.

E. The 4-H member will be judged on modeling skill, fit and appearance of the outfit and accessories on the 4-H member. Judging on stage is worth 50% of the score. 

Classes:

+C-410-060 Shopping in Style (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. 

C-410-920-1 Complete, Wearable $20 Challenge Outfit - open to all 4-H members. Not State Fair Eligible