4-H U FASHION REVUE CONTESTS 2014

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1 4-H U Fashion Revue Description 4-H U FASHION REVUE CONTESTS H University Fashion Revue is the educational program for the 4-H U Textile and Apparel Program. The 4-H U Fashion Revue consists of a contest, fashion show rehearsal which culminates in a fashion show for the general public in the LSU Union Theater. The 4-H U Contest is scheduled for Wednesday Morning with Fashion Show Rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. The Fashion Show is held Thursday afternoon in the LSU Union Theater. See the annual 4-H U program for scheduled times, location and updates. To participate in the 4-H U Fashion Revue, you must compete in one of the fashion contests described below. Your local 4-H Extension Agent has details on how you can participate in 4-H U this summer. Contest Description: 4-H U Fashion Revue consists of 4 different contests. All contestants must model their garment for appearance judging on contest day; participate in rehearsal, and the 4-H University Fashion Show. Specific details are found in each contest packet. Below is a short description of all contests. Sewing Contests 1. Casual Outfit, where contestants construct a more casual outfit and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is recommended for first time competitors. 2. Creative Choice, where contestants construct an outfit with a measure of difficulty and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is the most challenging of the construction contests. No-sew or sewing optional contests 3. Ready-to-Wear Selections & Judging, where contestants purchase an outfit and are judged on selection and appearance. No more than $100 may be spent on outfit. In addition, contestants compete in a consumer judging activity. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Only the data packet is submitted prior to 4-H U. Garment Analysis, Tests, and appearance judging are completed during the 4-H U contest. 4. Designer s Choice, where contestants put together garments and accessories to create a signature outfit and create a portfolio that maintains that signature in each sketch. Garments may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be re-designed or repurposed from ready to-wear garments or a combination of ready to -wear and sewn garments. Portfolio (including inspiration board and sketches) and data packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-HU. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is worn for appearance judging during 4-H U contest. This category is recommended for those with an eye for fashion design and those with an artist s hand. Contest Superintendent: Tanya A. Giroir Page 1 of 4

2 4-H U Fashion Revue Description Awards and Sponsors: Blue Ribbon Awards are sponsored by Allbrands.com Casual Outfit Allbrands.com: Serger or Sewing Machine Creative Choice LA 4-H Foundation: One 4-H Congress Trip (November) Ready-to-Wear LA 4-H Foundation: One Fashion Board Educational Field Study (summer) Designer s Choice LA 4-H Executive Committee: One Educational Trip (summer) Age Requirement: Creative Choice: Must have passed his/her 14th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday on January 1 st in the year of competition; Casual Outfit, Designer s Choice, and Ready-to-Wear: Must have passed his/her 13th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday in the year of competition. General Rules: 1. A parish may send two (2) individual entries in each of the four (4) listed contests in Fashion Revue for a total of 8 entries. 2. Contestant must not enter a garment that was entered in any previous State 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest. 3. Contestants in Creative Choice must have entered some previous 4-H clothing contest to be noted on the Data Sheet (not necessarily a state contest). 4. All entries must be complete outfits. They can be any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces that can be worn at any one time. 5. Contestant must do all construction on sewn garments and accessories. Accessories such as belts, scarves and purses that are purchased ready-made should not be submitted for construction judging but may be worn for appearance judging and fashion show. 6. Personal data packet with pictures must be submitted for each contestant and must be signed by contestant and AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or parent/guardian. 7. Contestant must be present for judging of appearance for the Fashion Revue contest. 8. Contestants will model their garments in the fashion show. Valid written excuses received prior to contest will be accepted for those unable to attend practice sessions or Fashion Show. Specific Requirements for each contest: SEWING CATEGORY: Casual Outfit includes constructed outfit (dress, skirt, shorts, or pants, jumpsuits, and skirt or blouse, etc.), personal data packet and appearance judging. Category does not include floor length skirts or very dressy outfits. Both outfit and personal data packet are submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Contestant must model outfit for appearance judging and the Fashion Show during 4-HU. Page 2 of 4

3 4-H U Fashion Revue Description Creative Choice includes constructed outfit which may be any type of garment for any occasion, personal data packet and appearance judging. Outfit should be a selection that is especially suitable to the needs and personality of the 4-H er and show challenge in clothing construction. Both outfit and personal data packet are submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Contestant must model outfit for appearance judging and the Fashion Show during 4-H U. Outfit must feature 5 or more of the following, and these should be indicated on the data sheet. Tailored outfit with bound buttonholes and/or tailored collar. Collar or other neckline treatment other than plain, faced edge. Set-in or eased sleeve other than plain faced armhole. Creative stitchery appliqué, patchwork, embroidery, quilting, beading, etc. Fabric design that must be matched plaid, print, stripe. Fullness features - Gathers, ruffles, flounces, pleats, or tucks. Lining. Special seam types flat felled, French, lingerie, etc. (any except finishing edge of a plain seam). Trim or decorative detail topstitching, braid, insertion, lace trim, etc. Use of unusual fabric pile, napped, sheer, lace, lightweight knit, etc. Use of 2 or more fabrics of different weights or textures (not including underlining, interfacing, lining). Color blocking used in design. Unusual or self-created design. Two or more coordinated garment pieces for mix and match. o. Garment details of unusual size or shape, or construction complexity (ex. Curved French cuffs, notched collar). Handmade accessory. Other. NON SEWING CATEGORY: Ready-to-Wear Selection and Judging includes outfit suitable for any occasion purchased for no more than $100. The outfit pieces may be all ready-to-wear or a combination of home sewn and ready-to-wear. (See scorecard in data packet must include some ready-to-wear.) It also includes a personal data packet. Only the personal data packet is submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is not submitted prior to 4-H U. In addition, during 4-H U two (2) classes of ready-towear garments will be judged on overall quality of appearance and construction details based on standards for finished durable garments, fiber and care, label information, and price of garment in relation to situation given. Along with judging the garments, 4-H ers will select reasons from a true/false test for each class of garments. Contestant must model outfit for appearance judging and the Fashion Show during 4-H U. Page 3 of 4

4 4-H U Fashion Revue Description Designer s Choice includes outfit put together to create a signature outfit (a look or line of clothing), a personal data packet and a designer s portfolio. The portfolio includes an inspiration board, a sketch of the garment to be worn for contest and additional sketches of other outfits drawn that maintain the signature of the outfits. Garments may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be re-designed or repurposed from ready to-wear garments or a combination of ready to-wear and sewn garments. Garment is not submitted for judging. The Portfolio (including inspiration board and sketches) is required. Croquis (models, both male and female) are included in the contest packet and must be used for developmental and final sketches. Both Portfolio and data packet are submitted for judging. Contestant must model outfit for appearance judging and the Fashion Show during 4-H U. EVALUATION: Rubrics are included in the contest packet. Creative Choice and Casual Outfit Construction 50 Appearance Judging 40 The 4-H er 10 Total 100 points Ready-to-Wear Selection & Judging Garment Selection (Data Packet) 120 Appearance Judging 130 The 4-H er 50 Judging and Reasons (2 classes) (Analysis/Tests) 200 Total 500 points Designer s Choice Data Packet (scored prior to 4-H U) 120 Appearance Judging 130 The 4-H er 50 Portfolio (scored prior to 4-H U) 200 Total 500 points Note: The higher numerical score in Ready-to-Wear and Designer s Choice does not mean to imply greater value for this contest. These point values are needed to effectively use Hormel computing slide. Appearance and selection points will be same percentage value as other contests. Page 4 of 4

5 Casual or Creative Choice Packet with Forms FASHION REVUE CONTESTS Casual Outfit and Creative Choice Contest Description: 4-H U Fashion Revue consists of 4 different contests which culminate in a Fashion Show during 4-H U opened to the public. All contestants must model their garment for appearance judging on contest day and for the 4-H University Fashion Show. Specific details are found in each contest packet. Below is a short description of all four contests followed by a packet with forms and details required for the Casual Outfit and Creative Choice Contests. The 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest is scheduled for Wednesday Morning with Fashion Show Rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. The Fashion Show is held Thursday afternoon in the LSU Union Theater. See 4-H U program for scheduled times, location and updates. SEWING Contests 1. Casual Outfit Where contestants construct a more casual outfit and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is recommended for first time competitors. 2. Creative Choice where contestants construct an outfit with a measure of difficulty and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is the most challenging of the construction contests. NO-SEW OR SEWING OPTIONAL 3. Ready-to-Wear Selections & Judging, where contestants purchase an outfit and are judged on selection and appearance. No more than $100 may be spent on outfit. In addition, contestants compete in a consumer judging activity. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Only the data packet is submitted prior to 4-H U. Garment Analysis, Tests, and appearance judging are completed during the 4-H U contest. 4. Designer s Choice: where contestants put together garments and accessories to create a signature outfit and create a portfolio that maintains that signature in each sketch. Garments may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be redesigned or repurposed from ready to-wear garments or a combination of ready to -wear and sewn garments. Portfolio (including sketches) and data packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-HU. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is worn for appearance judging during 4-H U contest. This category is recommended for those with an eye for fashion design and those with an artist s hand. Contest Superintendent: Tanya A. Giroir Awards and Sponsors: Blue Ribbon Awards are sponsored by Allbrands.com Casual Outfit Allbrands.com: Serger or Sewing Machine Creative Choice LA 4-H Foundation: One 4-H Congress Trip (November) Ready-to-Wear LA 4-H Foundation: One Fashion Board Educational Field Study (summer) Designer s Choice LA 4-H Executive Committee: One Educational Trip (summer) Age Requirement: Creative Choice: Must have passed his/her 14th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday on January 1 st in the year of competition; Designer s Choice, Casual Outfit, and Ready-to-Wear: Must have passed his/her 13th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday in the year of competition. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 1 of 14

6 Casual or Creative Choice Packet with Forms General Contest Rules: 1. A parish may send two (2) individual entries in each of the four (4) listed contests in Fashion Revue for a total of 8 entries. 2. Contestant must not enter a garment that was entered in any previous State 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest. 3. Contestants in Creative Choice must have entered some previous 4-H clothing contest to be noted on the Data Sheet (not necessarily a state contest). 4. All entries must be complete outfits. They can be any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces that can be worn at any one time. 5. Contestant must do all construction on sewn garments and accessories. Accessories such as belts, scarves and purses that are purchased ready-made should not be submitted for construction judging but may be worn for appearance judging and fashion show. 6. Personal data packet with pictures must be submitted for each contestant and must be signed by contestant and AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or parent/guardian. 7. Contestant must be present for judging of appearance for the Fashion Revue contest. 8. Contestants will model their garments in the fashion show. Valid written excuses received prior to contest will be accepted for those unable to attend practice sessions or Fashion Show. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR Casual Outfit and Creative Choice CONTESTs: Casual Outfit Submit a constructed outfit (dress, skirt, shorts, or pants, jumpsuits, and skirt or blouse, etc.) prior to the deadline. This category does not include floor length skirts or very dressy outfits. Do not submit accessories unless they have been made by the contestant. Accessories submitted along with the outfit will be judged. Submit a completed personal data packet prior to the deadline. Both outfit and personal data packet are submitted for judging by the deadline. During Wednesday morning contest, 4-Her s will model outfit for appearance judging Contestant must model outfit for the Fashion Show during 4-HU held on Thursday. Creative Choice Submit a constructed outfit with a measure of difficulty prior to the deadline. The outfit may be any type of garment for any occasion. Outfit should be a selection that is especially suitable to the needs and personality of the 4-H er and show challenge in clothing construction. Do not submit accessories unless they have been made by the contestant. Accessories submitted along with the outfit will be judged. o Outfit must feature 5 or more of the following, and these should be indicated on the data sheet. a. Tailored outfit with bound buttonholes and/or tailored collar. b. Collar or other neckline treatment other than plain, faced edge. c. Set-in or eased sleeve other than plain faced armhole. d. Creative stitchery appliqué, patchwork, embroidery, quilting, beading, etc. e. Fabric design that must be matched plaid, print, stripe. f. Fullness features - Gathers, ruffles, flounces, pleats, or tucks. g. Lining. h. Special seam types flat felled, French, lingerie, etc. (any except finishing edge of a plain seam). i. Trim or decorative detail topstitching, braid, insertion, lace trim, etc. j. Use of unusual fabric pile, napped, sheer, lace, lightweight knit, etc. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 2 of 14

7 Casual or Creative Choice Packet with Forms k. Use of 2 or more fabrics of different weights or textures (not including underlining, interfacing, lining). l. Color blocking used in design. m. Unusual or self-created design. n. Two or more coordinated garment pieces for mix and match. o. Garment details of unusual size or shape, or construction complexity (ex. Curved French cuffs, notched collar). p. Handmade accessory. q. Other. Submit a completed personal data packet prior to the deadline. Both outfit and personal data packet are submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. During Wednesday morning contest, 4-Her s will model outfit for appearance judging. Contestant must model outfit for the Fashion Show during 4-HU held on Thursday. EVALUATION: Rubrics are included in the contest packet. Creative Choice and Casual Outfit Construction 50 Appearance Judging 40 The 4-H er 10 Total 100 points Made Available by: Tanya A. Giroir, Instructor 4-H Youth Development The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 3 of 14

8 Casual or Creative Choice Packet with Forms Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 1 of 7 # Deadline to Parish Extension Agent (Parish Deadline) # (Garment # to be assigned by State) 1. Submit Personal Data Packet to agent prior to deadline # 2. Submit Garment to agent prior to deadline (Line up # to be assigned) 3. Protect garment in clear plastic dry cleaner s bag Submit completed packet and garment to: Tanya A. Giroir State Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2014 by cob Nelson Memorial LSU Campus Division: check one Casual Outfit Creative Choice Note: This page will be removed before judging and replaced after judging is completed. Last Name First Name Address Parish City LA Zip Code Telephone # ( ) address Age as of January 1 of this year Date of Birth Month / Day / Year Agent s name Contact Number: Parents Name Contact Number: Signatures required: 4-H Contestant (signature) Date: Date: Printed Name and Signature of Agent or 4-H Leader or Parent/Guardian signature Complete this competition packet carefully. This Personal Data packet is judged for completeness, accuracy and neatness. It does not need to be typed but must be legible. Please submit good quality color pictures; photocopies do not show well. Computerized printed copies or the original photo give the best presentation of your project. Judges look for a neat overall presentation; write neatly, and check your grammar and spelling. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 4 of 14

9 Casual or Creative Choice Packet with Forms Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 2 of 7 Division: Casual Outfit Creative Choice Garment # Line Up # (To be assigned by state) Please do not place your name or parish in the personal data packet except on the cover page. Signatures 4-H contestant AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or Parent/Guardian Tell us about your 4-H and Clothing and Textile Program Experience: Include present year. 1. Number of years as a 4-H Member in 4-H U Fashion Revue Competition? 2. Have you ever entered 4-H U or other 4-H contests? Yes No Which ones? (Circle all that apply) Casual Creative Choice Ready to Wear Special Occasion Other (list) 3. Number of 4-H ers you helped with 4-H clothing this year? In what areas? (Circle all that apply) Construction Accessories Modeling Consumerism Grooming Body Image Textile Science Laundry Care 4. Have you attended Fashion Camp? Yes No Number of years attending Fashion Camp? 5. Who has worked with you on your clothing and textile projects? (Circle all that apply) Parent School Teacher/4-H Leader Grandparent Parish Extension Agent Other Relative Other: (list) 6. As a result of your experience in the 4-H Textiles and Apparel Program/Fashion Revue, how have you benefited? Check all that apply. Am more confident that I can choose fabrics appropriate to my needs Am more confident in identifying quality garment workmanship Am more confident in my communication skills Am more aware of careers available in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising. Am ready to expand my role in 4-H More confident to use my information to share with local 4-H members and others. 7. Additional comments about your 4-H Textiles and Apparel Program Experience Thank you for participating in the 4-H U Fashion Revue Program! Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 5 of 14

10 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 3 of 7 Include two pictures of you wearing your outfit (two views, front and back). Use additional sheet if needed. Place pictures of you wearing your outfit Include a front view of you wearing your completed outfit including accessories Back view of you wearing the completed outfit including accessories Any additional photos as needed (close up, side views etc. may be included. You may reproduce this page for additional photos. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 6 of 14

11 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 4 of 7 Write 2-3 sentences about of the complete outfit describing the features of your garment that you have constructed to wear in the Fashion Revue (include accessories). This information may be included in the fashion show script. Do not mention the obvious such as long sleeve white shirt, or blue dress. Be creative, have fun. While both Casual and Creative Choice contests both require sewing of the garment, the requirements are different. Casual Outfit Contest garments include informal clothing or the opposite of what you would wear to a formal gathering. The term "casual clothing" can be used to describe a variety of clothing styles. Creative Choice Contest garments may be any type of garment for any occasion. Creative Choice Outfit should be a selection that is especially suitable to the needs and personality of the 4-H er and show challenge in clothing construction. The Creative Choice Contest Garment is required to feature five (5) or more of the following; indicate these below. This is for Creative Choice only. Place an X in the table below to indicate the 5 or more challenging features in your garment. You may add further explanation if needed. You may check more than 5 features. a. Tailored outfit with bound buttonholes and/or tailored collar. b. Collar or other neckline treatment other than plain, faced edge. c. Set-in or eased sleeve other than plain faced armhole. d. Creative stitchery appliqué, patchwork, embroidery, quilting, beading. e. Fabric design that must be matched plaid, print, stripe. f. Fullness features - Gathers, ruffles, flounces, pleats, or tucks. g. Lining. h. Special seam types flat felled, French, lingerie, etc. (any except finishing edge of a plain seam). i. Trim or decorative detail topstitching, braid, insertion, lace trim, etc. j. Use of unusual fabric pile, napped, sheer, lace, lightweight knit, etc. k. Use of 2 or more fabrics of different weights or textures (not including underlining, interfacing, lining). l. Color blocking used in design. m. Unusual or self-created design. n. Two or more coordinated garment pieces for mix and match. o. Garment details of unusual size or shape, or construction complexity (ex. Curved French cuffs, notched collar). p. Handmade accessory. q. Other: explain Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 7 of 14

12 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 5 of 7 Pattern company name Pattern number Attach photocopy of the front and the back of the pattern envelope to completed packet. Calculate Garment Cost information below: Fabric $ ($/yard X # yards used) Interfacing $ ($/yard X # yards used) Lining $ ($/yard X # yards used) Notions $ (List individually) Pattern $ (List individually) Total Cost of Garment $ Estimate cost of garment if purchased $ Fabric Facts: use additional sheets if necessary Fabric Swatch (fashion fabric, interfacing, lining, ) Fabric Type Fiber Content and Percentage Describe how the fabric type and fabric content affected the construction of this garment. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 8 of 14

13 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 6 of 7 Description of Outfit below: Briefly describe your garment: What do you like most about your garment? What did you enjoy learning from this project experience? What aspects of this project were the most challenging and why? How has being a part of this 4-H project helped you? Made a difference in your life? Made you a better person? As a result of your participation in this program, what will you be able to use, teach others, or what skills have you gained. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 9 of 14

14 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Casual or Creative Choice Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 7 of 7 Please write any additional comments that you want to share with the judges: All items submitted will be judged. Individual pieces of outfit should not be labeled with name or parish. Garment will be labeled upon submission by the state office with number only for judging purposes. 4-H U Fashion Revue submission process for Casual Outfit or Creative Choice Division: Complete Personal Data Packet including evaluation score sheets that you have self-scored. You may add additional pages if needed. Secure signatures needed. You may have your agent or 4-H Leader or parent /guardian sign your form. Place garment securely on hanger. Package all pieces together; if not possible, please secure together with a tie wrap. A clear bag helps to protect your garment. Be sure it is long enough to protect your garment. A dry-cleaner plastic bag works well. Submit garment and personal data sheet to your 4-H agent prior to parish deadline. Garment and personal data packet must be submitted to 4-H State Office, Nelson Memorial Building, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge for judging by deadline cob. Submit only the accessories that you have made, bring shoes and other accessories to 4-H U. Fashion Revue Week details along with Contestant number and Fashion Show line up number will be found in the 4-H U Parish Registration packet. o 4-H U Fashion Week: Tuesday morning: Your agent, representative, or you may pick up garment from Nelson Memorial Bldg., LSU. Agent or representative will pick up registration packet Tuesday afternoon: For those who submitted board applications, State 4-H Fashion Board interviews held in PMAC Wednesday morning: Fashion Revue Contests (Casual, Creative Choice, Designer s Choice and Ready to Wear) held in Cotillion Ballroom Wednesday afternoon: Fashion Show rehearsal held in Union Theater Thursday afternoon: Fashion Show in Union Theater. Invite your parents, etc. Thank you for participation in Fashion Revue Program. Good Luck to each of you! Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 10 of 14

15 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Division: Casual, Creative Choice # Parish DATA SHEET Packet Information Photos-original photo/printed digital Fabric swatches Appropriate Description Overall Presentation SELECTION Fabric, Pattern, Notions *Fabric suitable to pattern *Thread, buttons, trim suitable *Interfacing, linings appropriate CONSTRUCTION Cutting, Marking, Assembling *On grain, accurate, directional *No markings show on outside *Designs match *Pieces fit together accurately Stitching, Seams *Stitch Quality EVALUATION SHEET FOR CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION Well Could Be Improved By: Done -complete/accurate information -include all fabric swatches -better quality picture, no photocopies -neater overall presentation -type of thread -stitching straight -machine tension adjustment -length of stitches Possible Points Points Earned *Seam Type *Topstitching *Crotch of pants *Darts *Gathers, pleats, tucks -seam selection / construction -correct seam finish -stitching straight -distance from edge -double stitching -making leg seam first -stitching to a point -securing threads -pressing in proper direction -distributing evenly -spacing evenly 5 Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 11 of 14

16 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Collar, or Neckline Facing/Binding (including Center Front Center Back Closure Edges) Sleeves Cuffs Hems Armhole Facing, Binding Fasteners Hooks n eyes, snaps Buttonholes Buttons Zipper, placket Waistline Waistband Belt -secure/smooth attachment to neckline -attaching interfacing properly -trimming, grading, notching seams -under stitching -reducing size of under collar -even width -even at closure -better edge finish -anchoring only at seam lines -improving casing -distributing ease evenly -making underarm seam first -even in width -under stitching -improving placket -more suitable edge finish -even width -method of stitching -improving casing -trimming, clipping, grading seams -under stitching -even at closure -better edge finish -attaching only at seam lines -attaching interfacing properly -stitching securely -different location -making all same size -spacing evenly -making size match button -applying correctly -adding thread shank -better position in seam -smooth, even stitching -hiding zipper better -even width -attaching interfacing properly -reinforcing -distributing ease evenly -stitching casing evenly Pockets, Trim, Ties, Accessory, Creative or Decorative Feature, Other (ex/ shoulder pads) -locating correctly -improving shape -stitching straight, secure 2 Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 12 of 14

17 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Hem -even width -distributing ease -size of stitches -method of stitching -more suitable edge finish -removing bulk 5 CARE and HANDLING DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY Number of garment parts / pattern pieces Number and shape of seam lines Manipulation of fabric Presence and quality of style features Type of closure Type of fabric -pressing while sewing -pressing less or not as hard -cleaning, removing spots Repairing mishaps Examples below not all-inclusive. Less complex: One-piece front and back; no collar; no sleeves; strapless; unlined. 6 More complex: Multi-piece front and/or back; with collar and/or sleeves rather than facing or binding; lining. Less complex: Basic structural seams only (shoulder, side, CF/CB), traditional darts; straight silhouette. More complex: Structural plus internal seams like waistline (natural, raised, lowered), princess, gores, 2-ended or curved darts; shaped silhouette. Less complex: Flat fabric surfaces. No topstitching or trim. More complex: Fabric dimension in the form of gathers, pleats, flare, tucks, topstitching, in-seam or surface trim. Less complex: No or simple pockets; one-piece sleeve; one-piece collar, straight hems, etc. More complex: Welt pocket, curved pocket; sleeve with cuff / placket; 2-piece collar; notched collar, shaped hem; etc. Less complex: Velcro, most elastic casings; snaps; hooks n eyes; turned and stitched plackets. More complex: Single-lapped zippers, invisible zippers, multiple buttons and buttonholes. Less complex: Medium weight, woven, easeable, flat to lightly textured, solid colored, spun yarn fabrics like cotton, poly/cotton, poly/rayon blends. More complex: Sheer and heavier weights, knits, ease-resisting, textured or napped fabrics; designs that require matching. Multiple fabrics or layers in design. POSSIBLE SCORE MINUS YOUR SCORE The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 13 of 14

18 4-H U Fashion Review - Casual Outfit, Creative Choice Division: Casual Outfit, Creative Choice # Parish 4-H U EVALUATION SHEET FOR CLOTHING APPEARANCE APPEARANCE Fabric, style and their appropriateness to each other and individual Well Done Could Be Improved By: Points Points Earned -fabric texture, weight or design -change of pattern style -length or width of -color 6 General appearance of garment Accessories including shoes, hose, purse, hat, belt, scarves, jewelry, hair ornaments, props (books, umbrella), etc. Appropriate for the category entered FIT Smooth and attractive -combination of colors, fabrics -improving construction of -pressing techniques -different buttons, zipper, other notions -change of color -change of size -adding or changing to appropriate -change of fabric or style -more casual look -dressier look -adding ease by -changing undergarments -correcting fit at: -neckline or shoulders -bust -waist -hips, abdomen -special alteration for H ER WEARING OUTFIT -changing expression -hair style change -make-up change -other grooming change -showing off garment better -explaining outfit or reason for entering Total Points The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 50 Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Casual Outfit, Creative Choice updated February 2014 Page 14 of 14

19 FASHION REVUE CONTESTS 2014-Designer s Choice Contest Description: 4-H U Fashion Revue Educational Program consists of 4 different contests which culminate in a Fashion Show during 4-H U opened to the public. All contestants must model their contest garment for appearance judging on contest day and for the 4-H University Fashion Show. Specific details are found in each contest packet. Below is a short description of all four contests followed by a packet with forms and details required for the Designer s Choice Contest. The 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest is scheduled for Wednesday Morning with Fashion Show Rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. The Fashion Show is held Thursday afternoon in the LSU Union Theater. See 4-H U program for scheduled times, location and updates. SEWING Contests 1. Casual Outfit: where contestants construct a more casual outfit and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is recommended for first time competitors. 2. Creative Choice: where contestants construct an outfit with a measure of difficulty and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is the most challenging of the construction contests. NO-SEW OR SEWING OPTIONAL 3. Ready-to-Wear Selections & Judging: where contestants purchase an outfit and are judged on selection and appearance. No more than $100 may be spent on outfit. In addition, contestants compete in a consumer judging activity. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Only the data packet is submitted prior to 4-H U. Garment Analysis, Tests, and Appearance Judging are completed during the 4-H U contest. 4. Designer s Choice: where contestants put together garments and accessories to create a signature outfit and create a portfolio that maintains that signature in each sketch. Garments may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be re-designed or repurposed from ready to-wear garments or a combination of ready to -wear and sewn garments. Portfolio (including sketches) and data packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-HU. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is worn for appearance judging during 4-H U contest. This category is recommended for those with an eye for fashion design and those with an artist s hand. Contest Superintendent: Tanya A. Giroir

20 Awards and Sponsors: Blue Ribbon Awards are sponsored by Allbrands.com Casual Outfit Allbrands.com: Serger or Sewing Machine Creative Choice LA 4-H Foundation: One 4-H Congress Trip (November) Ready-to-Wear LA 4-H Foundation: One Fashion Board Educational Field Study (summer) Designer s Choice LA 4-H Executive Committee: One Educational Trip (summer) Age Requirement: Casual Outfit, Ready-to-Wear, and Designer s Choice: Must have passed his/her 13th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday in the year of competition. Creative Choice: Must have passed his/her 14th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday on January 1 st in the year of competition. General Contest Rules: 1. A parish may send two (2) individual entries in each of the four (4) listed contests in Fashion Revue for a total of 8 entries. 2. Contestant must not enter a garment that was entered in any previous State 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest. 3. Contestants in Creative Choice must have entered some previous 4-H clothing contest to be noted on the Data Sheet (not necessarily a state contest). 4. All entries must be complete outfits. They can be any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces that can be worn at any one time. 5. Contestant must do all construction on sewn garments and accessories. Accessories such as belts, scarves and purses that are purchased ready-made should not be submitted for construction judging but may be worn for appearance judging and fashion show. 6. Personal data packet with pictures must be submitted for each contestant and must be signed by contestant and AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or parent/guardian. 7. Contestant must be present for judging of appearance for the Fashion Revue contest. 8. Contestants will model their garments in the fashion show. Valid written excuses received prior to contest will be accepted for those unable to attend practice sessions or Fashion Show. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR the Designer s Choice CONTEST: Includes outfit put together to create a signature outfit (or a look ) and a designer s portfolio. This portfolio includes a sketch of the garment to be worn for contest plus additional sketches of other outfits drawn that maintain the signature of the outfit. Submit a garment that may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be re-designed or re-purposed from ready to-wear garments or a combination of ready to-wear and sewn garments. Submit a Portfolio (including sketches) is required. Croquis (or models, both male and female) are included in the contest packet to use for sketching along with data packet. Both Portfolio and data packet are submitted for judging. Garment is not submitted for judging. Contestant must model outfit for appearance judging and the Fashion Show during 4-H U.

21 During Wednesday morning contest, 4-Her s will model outfit for appearance judging. During Wednesday morning contest, two (2) classes of ready-to-wear garments will be judged on overall quality of appearance and construction details based on standards for finished durable garments, fiber and care, label information, and price of garment in relation to situation given. During Wednesday morning contest, 4-H ers will evaluate knowledge of clothing and textiles and select reasons from a true/false test for each class of garments. Contestant must model outfit for the Fashion Show during 4-H U held on Thursday. EVALUATION: Rubrics are included in the contest packet. Creative Choice and Casual Outfit Construction 50 Appearance Judging 40 The 4-H er 10 Total 100 points Ready-to-Wear Selection & Judging Garment Selection (Data Packet) 120 Appearance Judging 130 The 4-H er 50 Judging and Reasons (2 classes) (Analysis/Tests) 200 Total 500 points Designer s Choice Data Packet (scored prior to 4-H U) 120 Appearance Judging 130 The 4-H er 50 Portfolio (scored prior to 4-H U) 200 Total 500 points Note: The higher numerical score in Ready-to-wear does not mean to imply greater value for this contest. These point values are needed to effectively use Hormel computing slide. Appearance and selection points will be same percentage value as other contests. The revised Designer s Choice contest packet will be available week of March 10 th along with a samples and training materials.

22 Ready to Wear Packet with Forms FASHION REVUE CONTESTS Ready to Wear Contest Description: 4-H U Fashion Revue Educational Program consists of 4 different contests which culminate in a Fashion Show during 4-H U opened to the public. All contestants must model their contest garment for appearance judging on contest day and for the 4-H University Fashion Show. Specific details are found in each contest packet. Below is a short description of all four contests followed by a packet with forms and details required for the Ready to-wear Contest. The 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest is scheduled for Wednesday Morning with Fashion Show Rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. The Fashion Show is held Thursday afternoon in the LSU Union Theater. See 4-H U program for scheduled times, location and updates. SEWING Contests 1. Casual Outfit: where contestants construct a more casual outfit and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is recommended for first time competitors. 2. Creative Choice: where contestants construct an outfit with a measure of difficulty and are judged on appearance and construction. Garment and Data Packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. This category is the most challenging of the construction contests. NO-SEW OR SEWING OPTIONAL 3. Ready-to-Wear Selections & Judging: where contestants purchase an outfit and are judged on selection and appearance. No more than $100 may be spent on outfit. In addition, contestants compete in a consumer judging activity. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Only the data packet is submitted prior to 4-H U. Garment Analysis, Tests, and Appearance Judging are completed during the 4-H U contest. 4. Designer s Choice: where contestants put together garments and accessories to create a signature outfit and create a portfolio that maintains that signature in each sketch. Garments may be from grandmother s attic, be pre-owned, be purchased retail or thrift store, be completely designed and sewn, or be re-designed or repurposed from ready towear garments or a combination of ready to -wear and sewn garments. Portfolio (including sketches) and data packet are both submitted for judging prior to 4-HU. Garment is not submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is worn for appearance judging during 4-H U contest. This category is recommended for those with an eye for fashion design and those with an artist s hand. Contest Superintendent: Tanya A. Giroir Awards and Sponsors: Blue Ribbon Awards are sponsored by Allbrands.com Casual Outfit Allbrands.com: Serger or Sewing Machine Creative Choice LA 4-H Foundation: One 4-H Congress Trip (November) Ready-to-Wear LA 4-H Foundation: One Fashion Board Educational Field Study (summer) Designer s Choice LA 4-H Executive Committee: One Educational Trip (summer) Ready to Wear updated 2013 Page 1 of 17

23 Ready to Wear Packet with Forms Age Requirement: Casual Outfit, Ready-to-Wear, and Designer s Choice: Must have passed his/her 13th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday in the year of competition. Creative Choice: Must have passed his/her 14th birthday and not passed his/her 20th birthday on January 1 st in the year of competition. General Contest Rules: 1. A parish may send two (2) individual entries in each of the four (4) listed contests in Fashion Revue for a total of 8 entries. 2. Contestant must not enter a garment that was entered in any previous State 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest. 3. Contestants in Creative Choice must have entered some previous 4-H clothing contest to be noted on the Data Sheet (not necessarily a state contest). 4. All entries must be complete outfits. They can be any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces that can be worn at any one time. 5. Contestant must do all construction on sewn garments and accessories. Accessories such as belts, scarves and purses that are purchased ready-made should not be submitted for construction judging but may be worn for appearance judging and fashion show. 6. Personal data packet with pictures must be submitted for each contestant and must be signed by contestant and AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or parent/guardian. 7. Contestant must be present for judging of appearance for the Fashion Revue contest. 8. Contestants will model their garments in the fashion show. Valid written excuses received prior to contest will be accepted for those unable to attend practice sessions or Fashion Show. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR the Ready-to-Wear Selection and Judging CONTEST: Includes outfit suitable for any occasion purchased for no more than $100. (Outfit pieces may be all ready-to-wear or a combination of home sewn and ready-to-wear; outfit must include some ready-to-wear pieces.) Submit a completed personal data packet prior to deadline. Only the personal data packet is submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. Garment is not submitted prior to 4-H U. During Wednesday morning contest, 4-Her s will model outfit for appearance judging. During Wednesday morning contest, two (2) classes of ready-to-wear garments will be judged on overall quality of appearance and construction details based on standards for finished durable garments, fiber and care, label information, and price of garment in relation to situation given. During Wednesday morning contest, 4-H ers will evaluate knowledge of clothing and textiles and select reasons from a true/false test for each class of garments. Contestant must model outfit for the Fashion Show during 4-H U held on Thursday. EVALUATION: Ready-to-Wear Selection & Judging (Detailed Rubrics are included in the contest packet) Garment Selection (Data Packet) 120 Appearance Judging 130 The 4-H er 50 Judging and Reasons (2 classes) (Analysis/Tests) 200 Total 500 points Note: The higher numerical score in Ready-to-wear does not mean to imply greater value for this contest. These point values are needed to effectively use Hormel computing slide. Appearance and selection points will be same percentage value as other contests. Ready to Wear updated 2013 Page 2 of 17

24 Ready to Wear Packet with Forms Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 1 of 7 Deadline to Parish Extension Agent: (Parish deadline) # (Garment #, To Be Assigned by State) 1. Submit Personal Data Packet to agent prior to deadline 2. Do not submit Ready to Wear Garments, only packet # 3. Bring Ready to Wear garments and accessories to 4-H U. (Line Up Number) Submit completed packet to: Tanya A. Giroir by COB State Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2014 Nelson Memorial, LSU Campus Division: Ready to Wear Note: This page will be removed before judging and replaced after judging is completed. Last Name First Name Address Parish City LA Zip Code Telephone # ( ) address Age as of January 1 of this year Date of Birth (Month / Day / Year) Agent s name Contact Number: Parents Name Contact Number: Signatures required: 4-H Contestant (signature) Date: Date: Printed name and Signature of Agent or 4-H Leader or Parent/Guardian Complete this competition packet carefully. This Personal Data packet is judged for completeness, accuracy and neatness. It does not need to be typed but must be legible. Please submit good quality color pictures; photocopies do not show well. Computerized printed copies or the original photo give the best presentation of your project. Judges look for a neat overall presentation; write neatly, and check your grammar and spelling. Ready to Wear updated 2013 Page 3 of 17

25 Ready to Wear Packet with Forms Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 2 of 7 Division: Ready to Wear Garment # Line Up # (To be assigned by state) Please do not place your name or parish in the personal data packet except on the cover page. Signatures required: 4-H contestant AgCenter personnel, 4-H Leader, or Parent/Guardian Tell us about your 4-H and Clothing and Textile Program Experience: Include present year. 1. Number of years as a 4-H Member in 4-H U Fashion Revue Competition? 2. Have you ever entered 4-H U or other 4-H contests? Yes No Which ones? (Circle all that apply) Casual Ready to Wear Creative Choice Other (list) Special Occasion 3. Number of 4-H ers you helped with 4-H clothing this year? In what areas? (Circle all that apply) Construction Accessories Modeling Consumerism Grooming Body Image Textile Science Laundry Care 4. Have you attended Fashion Camp? Yes No Number of years attending Fashion Camp? 5. Who has worked with you on your clothing and textile projects? (Circle all that apply) Parent School Teacher/4-H Leader Grandparent Parish Extension Agent Other Relative Other: (list) 6. As a result of your experience in the 4-H Textiles and Apparel Program/Fashion Revue, how have you benefited? Check all that apply. Am more confident that I can choose fabrics appropriate to my needs Am more confident in identifying quality garment workmanship Am more confident in my communication skills Am more aware of careers available in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising. Am ready to expand my role in 4-H More confident to use my information to share with local 4-H members and others. 7. Additional comments about your 4-H Textiles and Apparel Program Experience: Thank you for participating in the 4-H U Fashion Revue Program! Ready to Wear updated 2013 Page 4 of 17

26 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 3 of 7 Include two pictures of you wearing your outfit (two views, front and back). Use additional sheet if needed. Place pictures of you wearing your outfit Front view of you wearing completed outfit including accessories Back view of you wearing the completed outfit including accessories Any additional photos as needed (close-up, side views, etc.) You may reproduce this page for additional items. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 5 of 17

27 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 4 of 7 Write 2-3 sentences about the complete outfit describing the features of the garment that you have selected to wear in the Fashion Revue (include accessories). This information may be included in the fashion show script. Do not mention the obvious such as long sleeve white shirt, or blue dress. Be creative, have fun. Complete the following briefly: I selected this outfit to wear for the following occasion(s) because: Identify your outfit by garment pieces (example: dress, blouse, jacket, skirt, pants, etc.) in the spaces below (i.e.: Garment A = blouse, Garment B = skirt). If you have more garment pieces than the space below allows, please duplicate this page as needed to accommodate all information. Garment A Garment B Garment C Price: (retail price + tax = total) $ Price: (retail price + tax = total) $ Price: (retail price + tax = total) $ Give store name and location where outfit was purchased. Garment A Garment B Garment C Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 6 of 17

28 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 5 of 7 Reason for Selection: How did the following criteria influence your decision to purchase outfit? Garment A Garment B Garment C Color Style Wardrobe Plan Compatibility with body type Fiber Content Fabric type Ease of care I like this outfit because: Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 7 of 17

29 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 6 of 7 Cleaning Costs are an important consideration when purchasing clothing. Cost per wearing figures to use for estimating cleaning costs are found at right: Expected times to wear per year $1.50 for machine washing and machine drying $.50 for hand washing and air-drying $.75 machine wash and line dry $7.00 for dry cleaning Approximate cost per wearing (show work) Cost per wearing = total price of garment + (cost for care X the # of times Cleaned) the # of times worn. Labeling /Care Information: Provide the following label information from each piece of your outfit. Garment A Garment B Garment C Location of label on garment Brand name Size Country where Made R N number Fiber content and percentages Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 8 of 17

30 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 7 of 7 Care instructions Additional Information Evaluate your personal data packet being submitted for judging. Use the chart below to self-evaluate your prior to submission. Judges will use the same evaluation rubric below. Evaluation Completeness of form Comments (Write additional comments for each category) All information requested, complete Neat, appropriate grammar Description of outfit Possible Points 30 Your Points Photos Front view and Back view Presentation, clarity 5 Budgeting of money Use/Cost Reasons for selection Adherence to Budget given Care costs/ Cost per wearing Explanation of selection based on criteria listed Label/Care information Knowledge exhibited (overall) The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Score Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 9 of 17

31 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear EVALUATION SHEET FOR CLOTHING APPERANCE # Division: Ready to Wear APPERANCE Fabric, style and their appropriateness to each other and individual General appearance of garment Accessories including shoes, hose, purse, hat, belt, scarves, jewelry, hair ornaments, props (books, umbrella), etc. Appropriate for the occasion entered FIT Smooth and attractive 4-H ER WEARING OUTFIT Other Well Done Could Be Improved By: -fabric texture, weight or design -change of pattern style -length of width of -color -combination of colors, fabrics -improving construction of -pressing techniques -different buttons, zipper, other notions -change of color -change of size -adding or changing to -appropriate -change of fabric or style -more casual look -dressier look -adding ease by letting out -changing undergarments -correcting fit all: -neckline -bust -waist -hips, abdomen -special alteration for -changing expression -hair style change -make-up change -other grooming change -showing off garment better -explaining outfit or reason for entering The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. POSSIBLE SCORE MINUS YOUR SCORE Possible Points Points Earned Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 10 of 17

32 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Ready-To-Wear Consumer Judging 4- H Ready-To-Wear Consumer Judging is a decision making exercise based on a hypothetical buying situation. 4-Hers will judge two classes of Ready To-Wear garments (t-shirts, jeans, shorts, blouses, shirts, etc.). There will be 4 garments per class and contestants will be given 5 minutes per class for evaluation, and 20 minutes total for two consumer judging tests. Notes may be taken on sheets provided during the evaluation of garments. A note card and sample test are included in this packet. A written situation for each class will establish the basis for determining garment placings (1 st -4 th ), to be evaluated by the Hormel Scoring Scale. It will be necessary to compare the garment choices in order to select the one best suited to the situation. Seldom is one alternative perfect or another alternative all bad, so strengths and weaknesses of each choice will have to be weighed. To place the class, 4-Hers will rank garment choices from best to poorest for the situation. Judging will also include 25 true/false test questions for each garment class. Test questions will be made based upon the following categories. There will be some test questions based solely off of knowledge about these categories. Consumerism Cost per wear Garment Care Appropriateness to Scenario Budget Labeling information: fiber content, care instructions, country of origin Cost of garment: fits situation Garment Construction Closures: buttons, zippers, button holes Stitch length, even seams, straight Matching patterns/pieces, parts of design Extra Detailing Areas of Weakness Appropriate seam finish Interfacing Hems Textile Science Fiber content Fabric hand Fabric Type Fabric Appropriateness Fabric Performance/Characteristics Fabric color combination/dye stability Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 11 of 17

33 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear SAMPLE TEST Ready-to-Wear Consumer Judging Contest (Each year garment type changes) Directions: Write your Name, Contestant number and Class # 1 or 2 on the top of the Scantron answer sheet-side one. On side two, write and bubble in: Your name, last name first, and as much of your parish as possible Identification number which is your contestant number Grade is the class of Garment, Class 1 or 2 Questions # 1 ~ 4 equal 50 points; point value is determined by the Hormel Judging Scale. Questions # 5 ~ 29 equal 50 points; two points each. You may write on this test; but leave no stray marks on computer answer sheet (Scantron) Turn both tests and both Scantron answer sheets into the test monitor for computerized scoring. PLACING for Garments Determine the most appropriate placing of the garments in Class 1 according to the judging situation. Write garment number in blanks below, and then darken the corresponding letter on the Scantron answer sheet for questions 1-4. Mark only one answer per question. Write the placing of the Garments below and transfer to Scantron answer sheet. 1 st place is 2 nd place is 3 rd place is 4 th place is 1. First place is garment letter A. Blue B. Multi Stripe C. Green D. Pink Check 2. Second place is garment letter A. Blue B. Multi Stripe C. Green D. Pink Check 3. Third place is garment letter A. Blue B. Multi Stripe C. Green D. Pink Check 4. Fourth place is garment letter A. Blue B. Multi Stripe C. Green D. Pink Check ============================================================= In the following section, questions 5-29 equal 50 points (2 points each). 5. Garment A has higher quality finishing details than Garment 3. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 12 of 17

34 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear 6. Three garments in the class feature trademarked logos. 7. The 100% polyester shirt would be cooler than the 100% cotton shirt. 8. All garments in the class are made in foreign countries. 9. The serged seam finish is appropriate on knit fabrics. 10. In tagless garments label information is silk-screened directly onto the fabric as in Garment B. 11. The 60% cotton in Garment C is mercerized, giving it a soft hand. 12. Reinforcement tape is used at back neck and shoulders on Garments A and D. 13. Because many people sleep in t-shirts, labeling law states that all t-shirts must state not intended for sleepwear on sewn-in labels. 14. The embroidered logo on Garment A is more durable than the screened logo on Garment B. 15. The serged armholes and V-neckline notch in Garment C indicate poor quality finishing. 16. Garment D is accurately described as performance apparel because the fabric is light reflective, and the mesh inserts increase air flow through the fabric. 17. The imprinted silver design on Garment A will not present problems when ironing. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 13 of 17

35 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear 18. Garment B features higher quality seam and edge finishing than does Garment C. 19. Care labels for all garments in this class include instructions in English and Spanish as well as care symbols. 20. Because of fiber contest, garment C is most likely to shrink. 21. Cool iron is specified for use on Garment D because of the fiber content of the garment. 22. The quality of the 100% cotton fabric in Garment A is better than the 100% cotton in Garment B. 23. Garment B could be safely bleached with non-chlorine bleach if it got soiled during use. 24. Hem treatments for all garments are of good quality. 25. Garment C best fits the situation and selection criteria when compared to other garments in this class. 26. Garment D is made of a tubular knit which means no side seam lines are necessary. This reduces manufacturing cost. 27. Excluding tax, all garments fit within the budget specified for the situation. 28. When a garment s label says satisfaction guaranteed, the consumer can expect a good quality product, as in Garment A. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 14 of 17

36 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear 29. The graphic design on Garment A would appeal to 4-year olds. a. True b. False Fashion Revue Cost Per Wearing Formula and Cleaning Costs The care of a garment can be a costly addition to the true cost. Before a consumer buys a garment, he/she should estimate cost per wearing. To figure cost per wearing, a monetary value must be placed on care. Cost per wearing is the total cost of the garment plus the cost of cleaning, divided by the total number of wearings for the life of the garment. The 4-H er needs to figure the number of wearings between cleanings, and then multiply that figure by the actual cost of washing or dry cleaning. Cost / wearing Formula: $ + {$ x ] = $ Cost of garment Care Cost Care # Total Wearings Cost/ wearing Care considerations include: 1) Frequency of cleaning based on: fabric/fiber (linen is cleaned more often than wool), color (light colors show soil and wear sooner) and activity (heavy duty/outside versus desk job) 2) Recommended method for cleaning (dry cleaning, machine washing and drying, hand washing, etc.) 3) Cost of cleaning Total wearings includes the number of wearings for the entire life of garment. Example: Sweater B is a blend of cotton, ramie and silk; dark red; fisherman weave; pearl buttons. Cost $50; dry cleaning $4.50; will be worn 20 times each year and dry cleaned every other wearing (10 times/year), with life expectancy of 3 years, so that: Cost/wearing = cost + care total wearings = $50 + [$4.50 x 30 cleanings] 60 wearings = $50 + $ = $ = $3.08 per wearing Wise consumers read labels and take care-requirements into consideration before making purchasing decisions. The sweater used in the example above would cost approximately $1.08 / wearing if the care method would have specified hand washing and air-drying: = $50 + [.50 x 30 cleanings] 60 wearings = $1.08 per wearing Cleaning costs: Use the following figures in your data sheet calculations for cleaning costs: $1.50 for machine washing and machine drying $.50 for hand washing and air-drying $.75 for machine wash line dry $5.00 for dry cleaning Though local dry cleaner fees may differ, use the figures above for your calculations. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 15 of 17

37 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear On the personal data sheet for Ready to Wear Contest, you will be asked to calculate the approximate cost per wearing your outfit. Please remember to show your mathematical calculations on the data sheets. Points will be deducted if calculations are not included. As a reminder, you may also be asked to calculate cost per wearing during the contest. 4-H U Fashion Revue submission process for Ready to Wear Division: Complete Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet including evaluation score sheets that you have selfcored. Secure signatures needed. You may have your agent or 4-H Leader or parent /guardian sign your form. Submit personal data packet to your parish extension agent prior to deadline set by agent Personal Data Packet must be submitted to 4-H State Office, Nelson Memorial Hall, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge for judging by the deadline set by the State 4-H Office by cob. Do not submit Ready to Wear competition garment with packet. Bring garment and accessories to 4-H U. Fashion Revue Week details along with Fashion Revue Competition numbers and Fashion Show Line up numbers will be found in 4-H U Parish Registration packet. o 4-H U Fashion Week Tuesday morning: Competition and line-up numbers as well as a detailed fashion week instruction sheet can be found in the 4-H U parish registration packet from Nelson Memorial Bldg. Your agent or representative will have this for you. Tuesday afternoon: For those who submitted board applications, State 4-H Fashion Board interviews held in PMAC Wednesday morning: Fashion Revue Contests (Casual, Creative Choice, Designer s Choice and Ready to Wear) held in Cotillion Ballroom. Wednesday afternoon: Fashion Show rehearsal in Union Theater Thursday afternoon: Fashion Show in Union Theater, invite your parents, etc. Made Available by: Tanya A. Giroir, Instructor 4-H Youth Development The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/access university. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 16 of 17

38 4-H U Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Note Card used in Ready to Wear garment analysis for consumer judging of class one and class two garments. A copy for your use will be provided during the contest. Ready to Wear updated February 2014 Page 17 of 17