Senior Clothing

Categories & Regulations: (9th – 12th)

• Casual Dress – This includes one or two piece dresses suitable for school, events, sports activities, or casual wear.
• Pants Outfit – Sportswear – Suitable for school, sports, or casual wear.It includes pantsuits, jumpsuits, short sets, tennis outfits, western clothes, capri/cropped pants, and swimwear (which must have a cover-up).
• Special Occasion Wear – Must be suitable for a dressy occasion (party, formal dances, tea, hostess for party, etc.).
• Creative Choice – May be any type and for any occasion. Should be a selection that is especially suitable to the needs and personality of the 4-H’er and show some growth in construction techniques. Contestants should be encouraged to experiment with different or unusual fabrics and multiple construction skills.

Scores will be given as follows:

Construction- 50 points
Appearance- 40 points
Completeness of Data Sheet- 10 points
Total points possible- 100

• Ready-to-Wear – Outfit suitable for any occasion selected for $100.00 or less. The outfit pieces may be all Ready-to-Wear or a combination of home sewn and Ready-to-Wear. Personal Data Form must be completed and turned in to 4-H Office by January 23, 2020. Garments should not be turned in at that time.

Scores will be given as follows:

Garment Selection- 40 points
Appearance- 40 points
Completeness of Form- 20 points
Total points possible- 100

Label all garments with: Name, Age, Category, School, and Grade.

All Contestants must complete a garment data sheet. This sheet will be worth 10 points of your total score. Please answer these questions as completely as possible. This sheet will help the judges to know more about your garment. Data sheets may be typed or handwritten and turned in with your garment.

Important – To Qualify for “Sew with Cotton” Category:

• Garments must be in Categories A, B, C, or D.
• Garments must be 100% cotton. Lining, interfacing, and trim, etc., may be any compatible fabric.
• A statement signed by contestant indicating that fabric was purchased as 100% cotton will be on the Personal Data Form (see attached form). Please check all information on the bolt of fabric when you make your purchase. This form must be turned in with your garment on January 23, 2020.

“Just for Fun” Category

The “Just for Fun” Category will include any accessories you construct that match your outfit. These can include tote bags, oven mitts, hair accessories, purses, hats, etc. These items will be judged on construction but, will not be added to your score. Items being entered in this category will need to be turned in with your garments on January 23, 2020.

Junior Clothing

4th & 5th Grade –

• Open to any 4^th – 5^th grade 4-H member.
• May enter one of these three categories:

Apron
Skirt
Shorts and Pants

• Apron can be made using any pattern of your choice.
• Any style skirt of any length can be made.

Due to 4-H Office – January 23, 2020.

6th – 8th Grade –

• Open to any 6^th – 8^th grade 4-H member.
• May enter one of these three categories:

Skirt and Blouse – any type skirt – no sleeves or collar required on blouse.
Dress – may be a one-piece dress or a jumper and blouse.
Sportswear- must make complete outfit. Ex. Pants (or shorts) and blouse; pants (or skirt) and blouse, and/or jacket; pantsuit; jumpsuit.

Due to 4-H Office – January 23, 2020.

Scores will be given as follows:

Construction- 50 points
Appearance- 40 points
Completeness of Data Sheet- 10 points
Total Possible- 100 points

Label all garments with: Name, Category, School, and Grade.

All Contestants must complete a garment data sheet. This sheet will be worth 10 points of your total score. Please answer these questions as completely as possible. This sheet will help the judges to know more about your garment. Data sheets may be typed or handwritten and turned in with your garment.

Important – To Qualify for “Sew with Cotton” Category:

• Garments must be 100% cotton. Lining, interfacing, and trim, etc. may be any compatible fabric.

• A statement signed by contestant indicating that fabric was purchased as 100% cotton will be on the Personal Data Form (see attached form).Please check all information on the bolt of fabric when you make the purchase. This form must be turned in with your garment on January 23, 2020.
  
  

“Just for Fun” Category

The “Just for Fun” Category will include any accessories you construct that match your outfit.These can include tote bags, oven mitts, hair accessories, purses, hats, etc.These items will be judged on construction but, will not be added to your score.Items being entered in this category will need to be turned in with your garments on January 23, 2020.