STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL 2017 STARK COUNTY 4-H CLOTHING PROJECTS

STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL 2017 STARK COUNTY 4-H CLOTHING PROJECTS 1. all construction MUSt be completed by the 4-h member. 2. Both coordination of the various parts of the outfit to achieve a total well-dressed look and quality of construction are important in evaluation. 3. all blanks in the project book should be filled in, unless not applicable (please mark N/a in the space). if the book is being re-used or used by more than one member, record information on separate sheets of paper. 4. Finishing details such as seams and hems should be appropriate to the fabric and the garment. 5. Outfits will be taken off and left for further evaluation, bring change of clothing. 6. the same outfit cannot be entered or modeled in two categories at county or state level. 4-h'ers who take more than one clothing project must complete separate learning experiences related to each, including creating a separate complete outfit FOr each PrOJeCt. Using items from two or more projects to form one outfit will not be considered as a "completion" of either project. 7. there will be a MaNDatOrY Clothing Skill-a-thon in the Spring, scores used for a tiebreaker. CLINICS 2017 Clothing Clinics on Demand the Stark County 4-h home ec. Committee will be sponsoring 4-H Clinics on Demand this year. to help 4-h Members with clothing construction questions, problems, techniques and etc., 4-h advisors and/or parents can contact the Stark County 4-h home ec. Committee Chair ann Wolfe (call or text 330-904-7728) to set-up a date for your club meeting clinic or one-on-one with clothing members in a variety club. You can select the topic of interest or have a general basic clothing mini clinic. Contact ann Wolfe for more information at 330-904-7728 (call or text). Stark County 4-H Clothing Judging & Style Revue Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Registration is open from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Paradise United Church of Christ, 619 East Main Street, Louisville, OH Style Revue will start at 7 p.m. (4-H ers must be dressed by 6:30 p.m. for pictures). OhiO State Fair

IMPORTANT CLOTHING JUDGING & STYLE REVUE INFORMATION NOTE: 4-h er must bring project outfit on a hanger to judging. DO NOT WEAR YOUR PROJECT OUTFIT to judging. there will be a dressing room for 4-h ers to change into their outfits. 4-H Members will complete the 4-H Style Revue Narration Form at clothing judging. CLOTHING JUDGING 1. each 4-h member will register at the front desk. 4-h ers will take their outfits with them to the dressing room to change for judging. 2. 4-h ers will take their 4-h Clothing Project Book(s) with them to be judged. 3. the clothing judge will evaluate the garment on the 4-h er during their interview. When the 4-h er is done at interview judging, they will leave their garment in the dressing room for the judge to inspect the inside of the constructed garment(s). 4. Participation at Style revue is voluntary, but is a requirement to be eligible for State Fair selection. 5. State Fair participants are selected only from Style revue Participants. 6. State Fair selection will be determined by the judge. Judge s decision is final. 7. Style revue narration cards must be checked in at the registration table at judging. 8. Judging is based on the "seven clues to the total look" given in the "Judging Your Outfit" or "total Look" section of your project book and your project guidelines completion. Dress-up Outfit (417) will be divided into two (2) categories for county and state style revues. 4-h member must select which category they desire before project evaluation. they may choose either Dress-up Day Wear or Dress-up Formal Wear. 9. Sewing For Others (412) - a 4-h clothing project made for someone other than the 4-h member. the model and member must be present at evaluation, and model must present the outfit at Style revue. Only one model can participate in the Ohio State Fair. 10. NeW for 2017: 4-h ers may participate in a total fo 2 classes as long as they are in different fashion revues see schedule on page 1. 10. Champion of Champions Clothing & textile Winner will be selected at the Stark County 4-h Style revue. the recipient will be selected from the class winners (state fair participants) and will be announced at the end of the style revue. FOR ALL CLOTHING PROJECTS, MEMBER WILL BRING TO EVALUATION THE ITEMS LISTED: 1. Completed project book, information records. have an understanding of the information covered in the book. 2. Pattern(s), if used. 3. Completed outfit made for the project, to be modeled for the judge. Please follow all guidelines and wear appropriate dress for public judging and project design. 4. any other items listed under the specific project. 5. Completed Member Project Guidelines. NO CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION (Non-Sewing) PROJECTS #411 - em bel ish: A 4-H GUIDE TO WEARABLE ART New in 2012 For members with some clothing experience -- intermediate & advance levels. This project book guides members through ideas for embellishing clothing items. It does not involve sewing. You will be embellishing an existing garment -- wearable art. 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 6. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: Bring the previously made garment or ready-to-w ear garment selected from your wardrobe. Select other garments and accessories for a total look outfit. Bring completed activities, Talking it Over pages and completed notebook with at least 3 samples of embellishment

techniques you tried, including the technique you used on the garment you selected. Model your complete outfit including the item(s) embellished for this project. Bring your embellished garment, the completed project book, your tools and a presentation board or book. #430 - SHOPPING SAVVY (Jr. Division: ages 8-13 & Sr. Division: age 14+) This consumer economics project could be a beginner, intermediate or advanced level project. You will identify your wardrobe needs, compare different brands of same clothing item, study current fashion trends, learn how to care for your clothing and go shopping. You will put together an outfit, including accessories to complete it. There is no sewing involved. No purchase of clothing is necessary -- your total outfit could be from your closet! 1. Complete the project guidelines on pages 5-7 of your project book. Complete all 8 activities. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: model the garment(s) you have assembled for a total look outfit. Select and wear garment and accessories for a total look. Bring your completed project book. #425 - LOOK GREAT FOR LESS (Frugal Fashion) (Ages 15-18) NEW in 2013 1. Complete Project Guidelines on page 5. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: Wear a put-together total look outfit. this total look outfit should be put together as inexpensively as possible. two accessory items and one minor garment in the outfit can, but does not have to be from existing wardrobe items. Shoes in the existing wardrobe will not count as one of the two accessory items, but will be considered in the total look evaluation. You are allowed to make minor alterations to purchased clothes, such as shortening the hem, or changing to update the look. SEWING PROJECTS FOR YOUNGER MEMBERS #409 - SEW FUN (*Beginner Level Project for ANY age) UPDATED NEW BOOK IN 2017 Junior Division: Ages 8-13 Senior Division: 14 & older *Jr. and Sr. Division Winners at the Style Revue are eligible for State Fair Participation. 1. Complete Member Guidelines listed in the book. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: Participants will make a pin cushion and one garment from an easy or beginner pattern (fully elastic waist skirt, shorts, pants or capris). NO aprons or jumpers. assemble your outfit with accessories for a complete, total look outfit. #410 - FUN WITH CLOTHES (Designed for Younger Members in Grades 3-5) 1. Complete Member Guidelines on page 2. 2. Be prepared to answer questions on sewing double layer patches, fusing a patch, sewing a button & basic stitches. 3. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model a complete outfit you assembled, including your decorated t-shirt or sweatshirt as part of your complete outfit. t-shirt or sweatshirt can be store bought. #413 - SUNDRESSES and JUMPERS (Designed for Beginner Level ages for 11-13) 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 4. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model the sundress or jumper without sleeves (with or without a top) and select accessories to complete your total look outfit. Pantsuits, jumpsuits, skorts, and split skirts jumpers cannot be made in the Sundresses and Jumpers Project. #419 - TOPS FOR TWEENS (Designed for Beginner Level for ages 11-13) 1. Complete the General Project Guidelines on page 3. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model a complete outfit, which includes the top (shirt, blouse, vest, tank top, poncho, sweater or t-shirt) you made along with the bottoms and accessories you selected for a complete total look.

#407 - ACCESSORIES FOR TEENS (Beginner level project for older teens just starting to sew) 1. Complete Project Guidelines on page 4. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: model a complete outfit with at least one (1) accessory you made from the following accessories: Bags/Purses, Scarves and ties, Mufflers/Shawls, Socks and hosiery, Suspenders, Jewelry, removable Collar/Dickey/Jabots, Belts/Cummerbunds, Footwear/Shoe Covers, hats, Gloves, and other. Please see note below if repeating this project. 3. this project may be repeated as long as new and more complex experiences are selected and completed each year. First year taking this project, you must make one (1) accessory. Second year taking this project, you must make two (2) accessories. third year taking this project, you must make three (3) accessories. Please note when making more than one accessory, they must all be modeled with the same outfit. For example, you made a purse, scarf and gloves for a complete total look for the same outfit. 4. Garments such as sweaters or vests are not considered as accessories for this project. also, permanent decorations such as patches, smocking, embroidery, needlework, or other non-removable features added to ready-to-wear items are NOt options to completing this project although such techniques can be included in constructing the accessory. SEWING PROJECTS FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL For 4-H clothing members of any age with some 4-H clothing experience. #424 - CLOTHES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Intermediate Level Project for grades 6-9) 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 5. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model an outfit you can wear to school along with accessories for a complete, total look. No halter-type dresses or halter tops. this outfit must meet one (1) of the following requirements: a.) at least one (1) garment with sleeves; b.) a skirt or pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater, blouse or other top (with or without sleeves). #406 - CLOTHES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE (Grades 9 and up) 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 2. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model an outfit you can wear to school along with accessories for a complete, total look. No halter-type dresses or halter tops. this outfit must meet one (1) of the following requirements: a.) One (1) outfit with a minimum of two (2) pieces; b.) One (1) piece garment with sleeves plus some other style detail you have not tried before. this garment should be for everyday use in attending classes and participating at school meetings. #412 - SEW FOR OTHERS 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 3. 2. evaluation will be based on the total look on the model. 3. For evaluation and Style revue: the model will wear an outfit constructed by the 4-h member, with selected accessories for a complete, total look. Or, adapt three (3) different garments for a disabled or handicapped person. Both, the model and the 4-h member must attend evaluation and style revue. You may have more than one model (for example: twins) participate at evaluation and county style revue, but only one (1) model can participate in the Ohio State Fair Style revue. Model should bring change of clothing, must leave outfit for judges. 4. it is encouraged that the 4-h member dress appropriately (no shorts and tank top) during the interview at evaluation and style revue. 5. if this project is repeated, a different category of others should be should be selected each time.

#415 - ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 4. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: assemble and model an active sportswear outfit, in which you have made at least one garment. Be prepared to answer questions on construction of the sportswear outfit. #418 - LOUNGEWEAR (Intermediate & Advanced Levels) 1. Considered intermediate & advanced level project depending upon the difficulty of the outfit you make. this project may be repeated for a more challenging outfit on an advanced level. 2. Complete Member Project Guidelines listed on page 5 of the project book. 3. For evaluation and Style revue: model the outer layer of a lounging outfit you made, complete with accessories for a complete, total look outfit. Only the outer layer will be judged. 4. With this project, you will make an outfit to relax at home, wear at slumber parties or overnight at a friend s house, or in a dormitory situation. this outer layer should be one in which you would feel comfortable answering the door. this garment cannot be skimpy or revealing. this doesn t need to be a sleepwear project. You may choose to make additional garments to wear under your outer layer for lounging. SEWING PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED LEVEL For 4-H clothing members of any age who have mastered basic clothing construction skills. #408 - CREATIVE COSTUMES 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines as stated on pages 4-5. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: model one complete costume you planned, made and accessorized authentically for your time period or category from one of the four categories: 1.) historical, 2.) ethnic/cultural, 3.) theatrical, or 4.) Special interest. 3. Be prepared to answer questions regarding the construction of the garment, and research on your category or time period. 4. this project may be repeated. You are encouraged to choose a different category or different fashion period. #417 - DRESS-UP OUTFITS 1. Complete Member Project Guidelines on page 3. 2. this project will be divided into two (2) categories for county and state style revues. 4-h member must select which category they desire before project evaluation. they may choose either Dress-up Day Wear or Dress-up Formal Wear. 3. For evaluation and Style revue: make and model your outfit, complete with accessories for a total look. 4. You may make any kind of dress-up garment. Dress-up Day Wear outfits may be worn for occasions such as school, parties, dates, theatre, or church. Dress-up Formal Wear outfits may be worn for dances, homecomings, proms, or weddings. Just be sure it s to be worn for dressy occasions. 5. this project may be repeated. #420 - OUTERWEAR FOR ANYWHERE (Ages 15-18) NEW in 2016 1. Complete Project Guidelines on page 3. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model an advance level coat, jacket or cape, complete with accessories and other garments in your wardrobe that you have purchased or made. this outer layer garment may be lined or unlined. 3. Bring your test garment to judging along with your garment you made. 4. Bring a tailored sample from activity 6 (if your garment doesn t feature any of these techniques).

#426 - CLOTHING FOR YOUR CAREER 1. Complete Project Guidelines on page 4. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: construct and model for your job or career, complete with accessories for a total look. this outfit must have a minimum of at least two (2) pieces. 3. Write a report or submit questions and answers from your job interview experience. 4. Bring to judging at least two (2) alterations/recycling experiences. #432M - SEWING AND TEXTILES (Sewing other than Clothing) MASTER New in 2012 If you have advanced sewing skills but want to sew something other than a garment, this project is for you. Members will complete a non-clothing sewing project. This project will not be in the Ohio State Fair Style Revue. The state fair representative will participate in Home Environment Day during the Ohio State Fair. 1. Complete Project Guidelines on page 2. 2. For evaluation and Style revue: Bring finished project and completed project book and any patterns or directions.