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Spring Clothing Contests

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Sewing Contest
Garments are due in the 4-H office by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. A personal data form, available at the 4-H office, must be submitted with garment.

Appearance Judging
Monday, March 30 - Haven Nursing Home

Schedule of Events
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.   Rehearsal
3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.   Appearance Judging
4:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.   Awards presentation and pictures

A.  Fashion Revue
Divisions
1.  Apron
2.  Tops or Bottoms

Garments will be judged on construction which will be 40% of the score. Appearance judging will be 60% of the score.

B.  Sew With Cotton
Complete outfit (Dress, pants and blouse, skirt and blouse, etc.)

A complete outfit is defined as an outfit that can stand alone. All pieces of the outfit must be constructed by the 4-H'er wearing the outfit.

Sew with Cotton garment must be 100% cotton.
Exceptions: Lining, interfacing and trim may be any compatible fabric. Thread, zipper, buttons and elastic may be any suitable type. Quilted fabrics are acceptable if outer fabric is 100% cotton.

Garments will be judged on construction which will be 40% of the score. Appearance judging will be 60% of the score.


Shirt Decorating Contest
Garments are due in the 4-H office by 4:30p.m. Wednesday, March 25. A personal data form, available at the 4-H office, must be submitted with each garment.

Appearance Judging
Monday, March 30 - Haven Nursing Home

Schedule of Events
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.  Rehearsal
3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.  Appearance Judging
4:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.  Awards presentation and pictures

Divisions
1.  Shirts promoting 4-H
2.  Other

Rules
1. Shirts to be decorated may be purchased ready-made or be hand-made. If hand-made, shirts should be made by the 4-H'er.
2. Any type of shirt may be used.
3. Shirts may be decorated using fabric paint or any other suitable method. All shirts are to be decorated by the 4-H'er.
4. Price of shirt and price of decoration (design) must be included on personal data sheet.

Scorecard
40 points       Quality of design -- Durability, neatness of work, etc.
20 points       Originality and creativity of design      
20 points       Quality of shirt -- Construction, fiber content, etc.
10 points       Total price of shirt -- Cost of shirt plus decoration, affordable
10 points       Appearance for judges and attendance in style show    

100 points     Total
 

Last Updated: 3/9/2009 11:31:02 AM

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