Friday Clothing Day
Clothing Exhibits
All entries must be pre-entered on a Clothing Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. All Exhibits will be judged on the Friday prior to fair week in the Cornerstone Building. Entries must receive a Purple ribbon at county fair and be selected to advance to State Fair.
Rules
Clothing and construction exhibits must be listed and described on pre-entry sheet.
1. Clothing & Construction Exhibit and Interview Judging will be held for all sewing, crochet and knitting exhibits as well as Quilt Quest exhibits on Construction Judging Day. See pre-fair schedule for dates, times, and pre-fair entry information. Interview judging is encouraged and includes all sewing projects. If the 4-Her has a conflict, he/she must make arrangements to have project judged on this day.
2. Entry Tags – ALL clothing exhibits must be described on an entry tag accompanying it. For example: dark blue wool skirt and jacket; red and white figured shirt. Entry tag placement: as you look at the garment place the entry tag, securely using straight pins or safety pins, on the right side of the garment and the hook of the hanger to the left
3. Identification Labels: Each item entered as a clothing, knitting or crochet exhibit must have a label attached stating: County, Exhibitor's name and age, project name and class in which garment is entered, and the number of years enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using safety pins or by basting. Not responsible for unlabeled items.
4. A design data card must be included with all Beyond the Needle Classes C221003-C221008 and STEAM 2 and 3 upcycled exhibits. The data card is available at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If the data card is not included, the exhibits will be lowered one ribbon placing.
5. Preparation of Exhibits: Please bring all wearable exhibits on wire hangers or hangers with a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits not suitable for hanging should be entered in a self-sealing plastic bag and hung on a hanger. Wool garments and garments with narrow straps hang better on other hangers, i.e., wooden or notched plastic hangers with a swivel hook. As you look at the garment, place the hook of the hanger pointing to the left. Fasten skirts, shorts, and pants to skirt/pant hangers or safety pin on hanger. Each piece should be entered on its own hanger. If more than one hanger is used for an entry, fasten hangers belonging to one exhibit together with twist ties or rubber bands.
6. General: Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or another person. 4-H members enrolled in clothing projects should continue their skill development. Once you have exhibited in a higher level, you are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in STEAM Clothing 3, you are not eligible to exhibit in STEAM Clothing 2.
7. Criteria for Judging: Refer to the Nebraska 4-H website for current state fair scoresheets at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing . In addition, all entries must conform to rules and regulations as set forth in the current Nebraska State Fair Book.