(Division 6032)

· Requires Home Economics Record book.

· 4-H’er may enter 1 unit, but may enter all classes within said unit

· Must be work of 4-Her and completed since last Kenton County Fair

· State Fair requires a completed Sewing Project Card attached to item with a safety pin

· See State Fair catalog (website) and/or 4-H agent for other exhibit requirements

Junior(Ages 9-13)BEGINNING SEWING

Unit I- Let’s Learn to Sew

Entry level exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include straight machine stitching, appropriate seam finish, and a casing or machine stitched hem.

790 Clothing Option: Shorts, pants, or skirt with casing waist line (elastic and/or drawstring).

791 Non Clothing Option: Backpack/Tote bag with drawstring or fabric handles OR a laundry bag.

Unit II- Let’s Get to the Bottom

Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and must have enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing and zipper.

792 Clothing Option: Skirt, shorts, or pants with zipper and a waistband or facing.

793 Non Clothing Option: Tote bag, purse, garment bag, or gym bag with zipper and a self-fabric straps or handles.

Unit III- Top it Off

Intermediate level exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include buttons and buttonholes, may include a simple lining, trim, collar and sleeves.

794 Clothing Option: Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining or facing. Project must include buttons and buttonholes.

795 Non Clothing Option: Backpack with lining, applied trim, and and button/buttonhole closure.

Unit IV- Stretch Your Knit Skills

Intermediate level exhibit must be made from a knit fabric with limited amount of stretch, may include rib knit for trim only.

796 1 or 2 piece complete outfit such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas or night shirt.

Unit V- Put it All Together

Advanced level exhibit combining previously learned and newly acquired skills to construct a coordinating ensemble.

797 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete coordinating outfit; such as warm up suit; dress with jacket or coat, swimwear with cover-up, jacket or shirt with slacks/skirt. At least one piece must include sleeves and a collar/hood. No simple casings. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.

798 Non Clothing Option: Original design tote bag and documentation folder- Using Wild Ginger Software, Inc. Wild Things! software program, select the Tote Bag option and design a bag that includes at least 2 pockets. Be creative with your design. Required elements: at least 2 pockets; minimum size of 12” in height and 12” in width, at least one functional zipper, and creative stitchery or applied trim to personalize your bag. Optional elements: lining, other type closure as design dictates [button(s), hook and loop tape, or snap(s)]. If bag is not lined, it is suggested that the seam allowances be finished with a bound seam finish. In the documentation folder include: a completed Sewing Project Card, the printed design sheets (one for each pocket selected) from the program and answers to the following questions:

1. How did you choose the size of your tote bag? Did you use any of the default settings in the program?

2. Did you have any trouble using the software or printing your pattern? Explain.

3. Did you download the Wild Things! program to your home computer or use the program at your county extension office?

4. Did you make any changes to your pattern after it was printed? If so, tell what you changed.

Senior(Ages 14-19)INTERMEDIATE SEWING-LEVEL 1

Unit I-Let’s Be Casual

799 Clothing Option: 1 or 2 piece complete casual outfit made from knit or woven fabric, such as a dress, top and bottom, simple pajamas or robe.

800 Non Clothing Option: 2 coordinating fashion accessories from the following: wallet, garment bag, duffel bag, purse, backpack. At least one piece must have a zipper.

Unit II-Dress it Up

801 1 or 2 piece complete dressy outfit, such as a dress, suit, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.

Unit III-Match it Up

802 Clothing Option: Choose at least one item from each group to make a complete 3 or 4 piece coordinated outfit:

• Shorts, pants or skirt

• Tops, blouse, shirt

• Vest, jacket, sweater

At least one piece is required to have regulation set in sleeves. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two. An accessory item may be included as the fourth piece.

803 Non Clothing Option: 3 or 4 piece coordinating luggage/travel accessories set. Each piece must have an applied border/trims, pocket and zipper.

Unit IV-Creative Expressions

804 Clothing Option: Construct a complete outfit for one of the following activities:

• Halloween, theater or historic costume

• Uniform for medical, cheerleader, dancer, etc

• Riding apparel

Additional documentation is required. Complete the Sewing Project Information Card and add the following: Purpose for the garment, reason for choosing, and any alterations made to individualize the pattern. Attach the project card with a safety pin.

805 Non Clothing Option: Select on of the following and construct a:

• Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits

• Machine appliqued specialty flag or decorative banner (minimum size 24”x24”)

Additional documentation is required. Complete the Sewing Project Information Card and add the following: Purpose for the item and reason for choosing. If a flag/banner is chosen, include design plan/drawing. Attach the project card with a safety pin.

Senior (Ages 14-19)

ADVANCED SEWING – LEVEL 2

Unit I-Leisure Time

806 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete outfit. Choose from the following:

• Athletic wear such as leotard, cycling wear, warm-up suit, bathing suit and cover-up, tennis wear.

• Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, fleece, nylon tricot)

• Raincoat and hat or rain suit

807 Non Clothing Option:

• Kite (minimum size 2 ft. x 3 ft.)

Unit II-Formal Affair

808 1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress or tuxedo. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two.

Unit III-Tailor Made

809 Suit, jacket, or coat, made from 100% wool or at least 60% wool blend fabric. Traditional or speed tailoring techniques must be used to create structure in the areas of the neck, shoulder and hemlines. Do not include non-wool/wool blend coordinates.

Unit IV-Wearable Art

810 A complete sewn outfit consisting of 1 to 3 pieces. Garment pieces may include dress, vest, jumper, jacket, pants, skirt or blouse/shirt. At least one piece must include some sort of fabric manipulation or embellishment. In addition, coordinating accessories may also be included such as hats, scarves, ties or shawls. If accessories are included they must also include embellishment. Additional Documentation is required. Complete the Sewing Project Card and add the following: how the design was created, time involved, and any design drawings that were used in the creation. Attach the project card with a safety pin.

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