Hoe Down, Sew Down Franklin Elementary School 332 North Township Road, Yuba City April 23, 2016 Fashion Revue Packet 1
Important Registration Details Theme: Hoe Down, Sew Down Online General Entry due March 28th (ONLINE ONLY) Fee: $5 per entry (max of $10) Fees must be submitted to the Cooperative Extension Office by project leader or member by April 8th or you cannot participate in the event. Eligibility: Members are eligible by enrolling in the Clothing & Textiles or Fashion Revue projects. Members enrolled in 2015-2016 program year may participate. Members may enter up to 2 modeling categories plus the County Quilting challenge but may only compete in one category at State Fashion Revue. The garments and accessories for each modeling outfit must be distinctly different. An item in one outfit may not also be used as part of another outfit. Quilting challenge entries will be judged while on display. If two (2) modeling categories are won by the same individual, judges will determine which category the winner may compete in at State Fashion Revue. The alternate will be eligible for state in the other category. Members entering in two modeling categories will be judged in each outfit separately which may require a few quick outfit changes. Please be aware of this ahead of time and plan accordingly. The same outfit may not be entered into multiple categories. Fashion Revue check-in will begin at 2:00pm and Primary Members do not have to arrive until 4pm. Instructions for Members: Complete the General and Supplemental Entry Forms. Forms are online at: http://ucanr.edu/2016countyfashionrevue. A completed entry form includes: Traditional: completed supplemental entry form Consumer Science - Purchased $40 limit: attach photocopies of your receipts for all items being modeled and completed supplemental entry form Upcycled: include a before and after photographs of the garment, photographs of original garment (front & back), and completed supplemental Entry Form Western Wear Challenge: completed supplemental entry form Muslin Challenge: completed supplemental entry form Photos of your completed garment are not mandatory, but are required if you are eligible to participate in State Fashion Revue. 2
Instructions for Members (con t): Commentary: Your commentary will be read as you walk across the stage during the evening fashion show. It is what you want to tell others about your project and describes what you are modeling. Members must write their own commentary the 4-H Office and Fashion Revue Committee are not responsible for writing your commentary. If you enter two categories, you must submit two separate commentaries. Give your entry fee ($5/per entry: 1 entry $5 or 2+ entries $10) to your clothing leader or the Cooperative Extension 4-H Office. Enter online and submit the above materials to your clothing project leader or the office by Monday, March 28th. Members requiring special arrangements due to disability, please explain on registration form or contact the 4-H Office. Instructions for Project Leaders: Distribute the enclosed materials to your project members. Make sure all participating members complete their online entry by March 28th. Collect receipts, completed supplemental forms and/or pictures (according to what category entered). Place in the envelope provided and submit to the 4-H office by April 8th. Fashion Revue the Event JUDGING CONTEST Fashion Revue committee will have a Sewing themed Judging Contest for Fashion Revue participants. Participation in this judging contest can be recorded in a member s Record Book. DINNER FUNDRAISER Dinner will be available at the event for participants, family and attendees for $10/serving and will be served at 5:00pm. All proceeds will go to benefit the Fashion Revue Committee. SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction starts 2:30pm at the Fashion Revue and will continue until the Fashion Show begins. Each club with a clothing project is asked to donate a nice gift for the Silent Auction. Your club can donate more than one item for the Silent Auction. You can consider asking for donations from local stores. 3
Divisions and Judging AGE DIVISIONS (as of 12/31/2015) Primary members: Age 5-8 Note: Primary Members will not be judged nor are they eligible to participate at State Fashion Revue in May. Junior: Age 9-10 Intermediate: Age 11-13 Senior: Age 14-18 (A member is eligible to participate as a senior until Dec 31st of the calendar year in which they turn 19.) JUDGING Participants are divided by county, age division, and category for judging. (With the exception of the County Quilting Challenge) Judging is on overall appearance and expression of personal style while wearing their outfits. Participants will briefly tell the judges what they made or purchased and what they learned. They should be prepared to answer questions from the judges. The commentary is not read during judging. (Commentary is read during the fashion show.) The judges will review the entry forms and accompanying information. There will not be on the hanger judging. Judging is closed to the public. AWARDS All entries will be judged by the Danish System. Each participant will receive a certificate and a participation pin. Additional awards may be given in each age division, in each category, including donated gifts. Awards are based on merit, as determined by the judges. If there is only one entry in a category, it does not automatically warrant an award. ATTENTION: (Applies to all modeling categories) The outfit must be produced and modeled by the individual member. To be in alignment with State Fashion Revue: All outfits must meet the 4-H Dress Guidelines, found at http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/210170.pdf. All shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. must be at least fingertip length. Each entry a member enters should be distinctly different. 4
County Winners from the following 5 categories are eligible to compete at State Fashion Review. 1. TRADITIONAL: Showcase the member s sewing skills and ability to coordinate an outfit. The entry must be sewn by the member as part of his/her 4-H Clothing and Textiles project and worn by the member The outfit must contain at least one constructed garment. Participants are encouraged to construct additional garments to complete the outfit. 2. CONSUMER SCIENCE PURCHASED: The $40.00 limit is for the entire outfit, including shoes, but not sales tax. Receipts from the current 4-H year are required for any item that is visible. Gifts, prior purchases, and items without receipts are not eligible for this category. Receipts from yard sales, etc. may be hand written. There is no 4-H project requirement, which means any 4-H member may enter this category. 3. UPCYCLED: Take one or more existing garments and turn them into a new, different, and wearable garment. Outfit must include an accessory handmade made by the participant. Additional fabrics, trim and supplies may be used. The upcycled garment must be sewn by the member as part of his/her 4-H Clothing & Textiles project. Additional upcycled and/or sewn garments are encouraged to complete the outfit. A before photograph showing the original garment(s) is required. This is not an alteration such as a large dress altered to fit a smaller person that still retains the same lines. The emphasis is on the transition of the garment. 4. WESTERN WEAR CHALLENGE: Construct a western-style shirt/blouse with short or long sleeves. Use of any pattern and any fabric allowed. Include handmade or purchased garments and items to complete the outfit. The entry must be sewn by the 4-H member as part of the 4-H Clothing & Textiles project. 5. MUSLIN CHALLENGE: Create a wearable garment using at least 2 yards but not more than 3 yards of bleached or unbleached cotton muslin, 36-45 wide. Use of other fabric besides the muslin that shows is allowed, not to exceed 1 yard. Use of other fabric that doesn t show, like lining or interfacing, is also allowed. Embellish the muslin garment using dye, paint, embroidery, bling applique, trims, findings, etc. to enhance the garment. The garment must be created by the member as part of the member s 4-H project work but the Clothing & Textile project is not required. 5
Con t This category is specific to Yuba-Sutter Counties and will not qualify for the State Fashion Review. QUILTING CHALLENGE Create a quilt wall hanging, small quilt, large quilt or any other quilted item. All quilts must have been made by the 4-H Member between the dates of May 1, 2015, and the time of exhibit. All work must be done by the exhibitor(s). Adults may assist in the design and construction through demonstration only. Exceptions: Quilts entered in the pieced category may be machine quilted by an adult. Members may participate in the creation of one(1) quilt to be judged as an individual. They will be allowed an additional entry as a group entry. Individual and groups can create a small or large quilt to be donated to a charity of their choice. Quilts can be entered into one of the following categories: Wall Hanging (anything under 48 x65 ) Pieced Wall Hanging (anything under 48 x65 ) Pieced and Hand Quilted Small Quilt (minimum size 40 x40 or larger) Pieced Small Quilt (minimum size 40 40 or larger) Pieced and Hand Quilted Large Quilt (approx. 72 or larger) Pieced Large Quilt (approx. 72 or larger) Pieced and Hand Quilted Any other Quilted Item: handbag, table runner, tic tac toe board, placemat, pillowcase, etc. Judging and Awards: Quilts will be judged while on display. They should be turned in to the 4-H Office on Friday, April 22nd. Quality Awards: Blue, Red and White will be given to entries based on scoring criteria. One Best of Category Award will be presented to one quilt in each category. Judging will be held Bi-County ; there will be one Bi-County winner. Eco-Friendly Multi-Use Bags made from recycled sturdy fabric or feed bags. Keep track of numbers made and donated for SFR tally. Research needs within your community for the donation (i.e. food bank, the library and non-profit thrift stores) Ask if you can set up a table at holiday time to give bags away as people enter the local grocery store with a display about eliminating single-use plastic bags. Reusable Bag Flyer: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/225148.pdf Port Pillows for cancer patients who have a portacath for chemo infusions. Seatbelts irritate the port so these little pillows make driving more comfortable. Keep track of the numbers made and donated locally to a cancer center or bring to SFR. http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/224697.pdf 6
March 10: COMMENTARY TRYOUTS 6pm @ Cooperative Extension 4-H Office All commentators must tryout. Please contact the 4-H Office and let them know you plan on trying out. To be a commentator, you must be in Junior High or above. March 28: MEMBERS: Online Entry Forms due on or before and Supplemental Forms due to Leaders April 4: April 22: PROJECT LEADERS: Category envelopes and payments are due to the 4-H Office Turn in QUILT at 4-H Office for judging (Quilts will be picked up at Fashion Revue) If required items are not turned into the office by this date, you will not be able to participate in Fashion Revue. April 23: Fashion Revue Tentative Schedule 2016 FASHION REVUE (Franklin Elementary School) 2:00-2:30pm Participants Check-In (except Primary Members) 2:30-3:00 Orientation for participants, leaders and parents 3:15 Judging Starts (except Primary Members) 2:30 Silent Auction Starts 3:15-5:15 Judging and Dress Rehearsal - As soon as you are done being judged please go directly to the stage and rehearse. Please do not change out of your outfit until told to do so. 3:30 Judging Contest begins 4:00 Primary Member Participants Check In (stage practice) 5:00-6:30 Dinner 6:30 Line Up for Fashion Revue Runway Show 7:00 Silent Auction Closes 7:00 Runway Show Starts May 28: State Fashion Revue at UC Davis For more information about 4-H Fashion Revue, please contact the 4-H office at (530) 822-7515, rjmccrory@ucanr.edu or tmbishop@ucanr.edu. 7
Is your Fashion Revue registration complete? YOUTH MEMBERS: ONLINE Registration SUBMITTED Commentary Completed Receipts and/or pictures Fees PAID PROJECT LEADERS: Supplemental Registration (for each entry) Receipts and/or Pictures Fees ($5 per category) Collect Commentary Important Members and their families should plan to make a total commitment when participating in Fashion Revue. Please see the tentative schedule on page 7. Members are required to: 1) Take part in the orientation, judging and rehearsal 2) Take part in the fashion show 3) Be present at the time awards are presented 4) Help Clean Up Primary member stage practice will begin at 4:00pm. They are not required to show up to the event before then. 8