STEAM 1 - FUNdamentals
Pay Code 200
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.
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 level 1.
Beginning Sewing Exhibits: 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 Fair Only Classes
C900901 - Clothing portfolio Complete at least three different samples/activities from Chapter 2 OR Chapter 3 of the project manual. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 1/2 x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 9-10 for portfolio formatting.
C900902 - Sewing kit Include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each included. (pg. 12-17 in project manual)
C900903 - Fabric textile scrapbook Must include at least 5 different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 41 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 1/2 x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual for fabric suggestions.
C900904 - What’s the difference 4‑H members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 1 may enter an exhibit (not to exceed 22” x 30’) a notebook, poster, small display sharing a project comparison and price point. See project manual, “What’s the Difference?” page 118-119.Exhibits should include pictures NO actual pillows.
C900905 - Clothing service project Can include pillows or pillowcases but are not limited too. Exhibit (not to exceed 22” x 30’) a notebook, poster, small display sharing information you generated in the project activity “Serving A Purpose” pg 124-125.
C900906 - Pincushion
C900907 - Pillowcase
C900908 - Simple pillow No larger than 18” x 18”.
C900909 - Bag/Purse No zippers or buttonholes.
C900910 - Simple top
C900911 - Simple bottom pants, shorts, or skirt
C900912 - Simple dress
C900913 - Other Using skills learned in project manual. (apron, vest, etc.)
C900914 - 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.
C900915 - Upcycled accessory 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.