Ready to Wear Packet with Forms

Ready to Wear Packet with Forms 4-H FASHION REVUE CONTESTS 2015- Ready to Wear 4-H U Fashion Revue is an educational program designed to enhance the 4-H clothing project. Objectives are for youth to: Build self-confidence, learning to project a smile, enthusiasm and poise Develop good posture and grooming habits. Create and select clothing that is becoming, and expressive of one s personality. Develop skills in planning, selecting, and sewing clothing and accessories for different occasions. Develop skills in recognition of quality construction techniques and workmanship. Model with confidence clothing selected to meet one s wardrobe needs. Acquire knowledge and skills in planning, presenting, and participating in Fashion Revues. In the Fashion Revue Program, 4-H members are evaluated based on consumer decision making, quality analysis, quality of construction or workmanship, degree of difficulty, modeling, fit, and appearance 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. Ready to Wear updated 2015 Page 1 of 18

Ready to Wear Packet with Forms 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: 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. Limited spending amount does not include shoes and accessories). 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. Ready to Wear updated 2015 Page 2 of 18

Ready to Wear Packet with Forms 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. 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 2015 Page 3 of 18

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 10, 2015 Nelson Memorial Building LSU Campus 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 # ( ) Email 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 2015 Page 4 of 18

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 2015 Page 5 of 18

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 Required to: Include a front view of you wearing your completed outfit including accessories Include a 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. Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 6 of 18

Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet Cover Sheet page 4 of 7 Fashion Show Script: 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 2015 Page 7 of 18

Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 5 of 7 Reason for Selection: How did the following criteria influence your decision to purchase outfit? (i.e.: silk is soft and flows gently as I walk; wool in coat keeps me warm; laundry care needs no ironing which saves time) Garment A Garment B Garment C Color Style Wardrobe Plan Compatibility with body type Fiber Content (Do not give kind of fiber and %) Fabric type (Do not give fabric type) Ease of care I like this outfit because: Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 8 of 18

Cleaning Costs are an important consideration when purchasing clothing. Cost per wearing figures to use for estimating cleaning costs are found at right: Expected number of times to wear per year 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. Ready to Wear Personal Data Packet page 6 of 7 $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 Garment A Garment B Garment C 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 2015 Page 9 of 18

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 Comments (Write additional comments for each category) Possible Points Your Points Completeness of All information requested, complete 30 Neat, appropriate grammar form Description of outfit Self-Evaluation included Script submission Photos Front view Back view Presentation of garment Clarity Composition Budgeting of money Adherence to Budget given Care costs/ Cost per wearing Use/Cost Math correct Reasons for selection Label/Care information Knowledge exhibited (overall) Reason for selection based on occasion Explanation of selection based on criteria listed Color Style Wardrobe plan Body Type Fiber content Fabric type Ease of care Like outfit because Information complete 15 Additional information 10 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. 4-H is an educational program sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 10 of 18 5 15 45 120

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 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 4-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 Other 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. 4-H is an educational program sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. Possible Points 25 25 25 5 50 50 180 Points Earned Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 11 of 18

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 25 minutes total for two consumer judging tests. Notes may be taken on notecard provided during the contest for judging. A sample 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 2015 Page 12 of 18

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 garment 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 2015 Page 13 of 18

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. When compared to other garments, the buttonholes on Garment B have the best quality workmanship. 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. 18. Garment B features higher quality seam and edge finishing than does Garment C. Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 14 of 18

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. 29. The graphic design on Garment A would appeal to 4-year olds. a. True b. False Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 15 of 18

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 + $135 60 = $185 60 = $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. 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. Ready to Wear updated February 2015 Page 16 of 18

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 location TBA. Check your program. Wednesday morning: Fashion Revue Contests (Casual, Creative Choice, Designer s Choice and Ready to Wear) held in Cotillion Ballroom, doors open at 8:30am. Wednesday afternoon: Fashion Show rehearsal 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! 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 2015 Page 17 of 18

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 2015 Page 18 of 18