Fashion Show
All entries must be pre-entered on a Clothing Entry Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. One entry form should be submitted for each outfit. All Exhibits will be entered and judged on Friday before fair week in the Cornerstone Ag Building. Entries must receive a Purple ribbon at county fair and be selected to advance to State Fair. Garments should be age appropriate. Fashion show classes match STEAM, Beyond the Needle, Knitting, and Crocheting projects but the judging criteria is different.
The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment exhibitors are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual. Shopping In Style exhibitors are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.
Garments should be the complete work of the 4-H member. Garments modeled must be entered for construction judging if made by youth. During judging a panel of judges will select outstanding models from each category and overall champion models. Models selected for State Fair will be recognized during the public fashion show. All garments in Fashion Show must be judged in construction also when made by youth. Extension staff reserves the right to disallow a 4-Her from participating in the Public Fashion Show if the garment is deemed inappropriate.
Age Limits:
Junior: Ages 8-12 as of Jan 1 current year.
Senior: Ages 13-18 as of Jan 1 current year.
Rules
1) Participation in the Fashion Show includes BOTH modeling for a judge during the day and participation in the public show in the evening.
2) Limits: One exhibit per class. You many model in up to three classes.
3) All Accessories – No accessories will be judged in modeling. Accessories entered may be modeled if they are part of an ensemble, but no ribbon will be awarded.
4) State Fair Eligibility –The following items can NOT be entered in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. All entries must receive a purple ribbon at county fair to be eligible for State Fair.
· A. Beyond the Needle embellished purchased garments or embellished purchased garments with original design, for example, purchased garments that are then tie-dyed or purchased garments that are then embellished with rhinestones (In this constructed fashion show class, the fabric first must be made, then a garment is constructed from the newly made fabric.
· B. Textile clothing accessories
· C. Garments containing inappropriate language or images.
FS - Clover Kid Showcase
Pay Code 240
Clover Kids may participate in the Fashion Show with the following projects. Limited to one entry per Clover Kid. No premiums will be awarded. Pre-entry required.
C410980 – Clover Kid Item Modeled Item made or decorated by the Clover Kid. Item does not need to be modeled during Clothing Day Judging but can if desired. Clothing item must be modeled during public fashion show using narration provided by family.
C410970 – Clover Kid Modeled Purchased Outfit From Class 3 Attention Shoppers; additional information sheet must be submitted along with written narrative. Must be modeled during Clothing Day Judging. Information sheet can be found at york.unl.edu under the York County Fair tab.
FS - Shopping in Style
Scoresheet SF185
Pay Code 200
Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping In Style 4-H Project to enter. 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 WEARABLE OUTFIT (ex. Top/bottom, dress). All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Purchase of accessories is optional.
Additional information sheet must be submitted along with written narrative.
C410060 - Model Purchased Outfit (from Class 1 Shopping in Style) and written report.
FS - STEAM 1 – FUNdamentals
Pay Code 200
Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills. Follow suggested skills in project manual. May exhibit one item per class number. 4-H'ers who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 project are not eligible to exhibit in STEAM Clothing 1. 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.
County Only Classes:
C410901 - Tote Bag – to be modeled with outfit of choice.
C410902 - Drawstring apron/barbecue apron
C410903 - Dirndl skirt
C410904 -Simple Pull-on Pants or shorts
C410905 - Simple Pull-on Skirt
C410906 - Simple Pull-over Top/Shirt or Vest
C410907 - Simple Dress or Jumper
C410908 - Simple Top and Bottom – for those who have sewn two items that make a complete outfit)
C410909 - 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 disqualified.
FS - STEAM 2 - Simply Sewing
Scoresheet SF118
Pay Code 200
4-Hers who have enrolled in or who have completed
STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM Clothing 2. Garments containing inappropriate language, images, or length can not be modeled.
C410030 - Dress (not formal wear)
C410031 - Romper or Jumpsuit
C410032 - Two-Piece Outfit -
C410033 - Upcycled Garment – 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 “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry.
County Fair only Classes
C410934 - Top (vest acceptable)
C410935 - Bottom (pants or shorts)
C410936 - Skirt
C410937 - Unlined Jacket - A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.
C410938 - Sustainable or Unconventional Fibers
C410939 - Alter / Design Your Pattern
FS - STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further
Scoresheet SF118
Pay Code 200
Garments as listed may be made from any pattern or any fabric.
C410040 - Dress or Formal
C410041 - Skirted Outfit (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and shirt)
C410042 - Pants or shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket)
C410043 - Romper or Jumpsuit
C410044 - Specialty Wear (includes: swim wear, costumes, hunting gear, wear or chaps)
C410045 - Unlined Jacket (non-tailored)
C410046 - Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear - 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.
C410047 - Upcycled Garment - 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 “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany entry.
County Fair only Classes
C410948 - Alter / Design Your Pattern
C410949 - Sustainable or Unconventional Fibers
FS - Beyond the Needle
Scoresheet SF118
Pay Code 200
C410010 - Embellished Garment with Original Design Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. (Intermediate or advanced techniques are eligible for State Fair.)
C410015 - Garment Constructed from Original Designed Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.
C410020 - Textile Arts Garment - A garment constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
C410025 - Wearable Technology Garment – Garment has integrated technology into its design.
FS - Knitting or Crochet
Scoresheet SF118
Pay Code 200
C410050 – Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3): Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, 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 stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Garment needs to be a complete outfit as in a dress, coat, or two piece ensemble (bottom and top).
Bed Turning
Pay Code 240
Any 4-Her May enter 1 (one) quilt from quilt Quest Project in the bed turning activity. This will be During the Public Fashion Show the Friday prior to Fair. All quilts will be on display and each 4-H’er will tell the audience about there quilt in 5 short sentences.
C410990 - Bed Turning