Department D
4-H Clothing

Superintendent:   Susan WIlliams

RULES AND INFORMATION

CONSTRUCTION AND BUYING DIVISION

1.  The 4-H Clothing Division is open to all qualified 4-H members in Wise
County.

2.  The 4-H Clothing Division will use age as of August 31, 2007.

3.  Entry fees are $3.00 per entry.  Entry fee and entry forms must be turned
in on or before February 16, 2008.  Late registration deadline is February
22, 2008.  
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND EXPLANATION SEE RULE #2 UNDER
GENERAL RULES.

4.  All clothing garments entered in the construction division must be the
work of the exhibitor and made since June 15, 2007 and the date of the
District Contest.

5.  Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Division:  Only garments worn may be
entered.  NO additional garments may be carried with the exception of
props (tennis racket, teddy bear, etc.).  Other accessories such as hats,
belts, hosiery, shoes, gloves, and jewelry may be purchased.
Senior Division:  *Once a contestant has won at the State Contest in one
division (Buying or Construction), he/she is no longer eligible to compete
in that division.

6.  Junior, Intermediates, and Seniors:  Garments may be constructed by
sewing, knitting, or crocheting using new or recycled materials.  

7.    Each entry must have appropriate forms and attachments.
*4-H Fashion Show Information sheets and Consumer Buying
 Worksheets are available at the Extension Office and are due
 by March 2, 2008.

8.  A 4-H’er can enter as many classes as they wish but only one garment in
each class.  If you win more than one class you must choose which class
you will represent at District.  The 2nd place winner will move up to take the
vacated spot and they will go to District.

9.  
Construction and Consumer Buying judging will take place Thursday,
March 18, 2008 in the Wise County Extension Office beginning at 3:30—6:00 p.
m. Judging times should be scheduled by March 2 through the Extension
Office.

10.  Construction and Consumer Buying—Parade of Fashions please arrive
by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25.

11.  Winners of the Youth Fair Clothing and 4-H Fashion Show will be
recognized during the Parade of Fashions beginning at 6:30 p.m.  First
place winners of the Fashion Show will advance to the District 4-H Contest.

12.  All garments will be exhibited until Friday evening.  They will be
released between 5:00—6:00 p.m. Friday.

13.  All winning contestants come to the back of the Women’s Building, as
soon as, the fashion show is over for newspaper pictures.  *The first place
winner in each category in each age group.

14.  The high point winner in each age division will receive the Youth Fair
trophy.  Winners MUST stay after the Parade of Fashions for photographs.
   - The top junior overall (3rd grade—10)
   - The top intermediate overall (ages 12, & 13)
   - The top senior overall (ages 14—19)

15.  Premiums will be given on first through third places.

16.  Entries will be placed first through sixth in each division and age
category.  All others will receive participation ribbons.
2009 Wise County Youth Fair
March 23 2008 --- March 28, 2009
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Departments
CONSTRUCTION DIVISION:
 
Junior Division Only

1.   Ages 3rd Grade -  10 years    
       (First Time Sewers)
Popover Skirt or pull-on shorts or pants
The skirt and shorts have a simple elastic waistband and a hem.  The
skirt or shorts may be worn with a self fabric belt, sash, constrasting
belt or no belt at all.  The skirt or shorts may be long or short and you
can trim them if you wish.  (This category is limited to first year
clothing division participants).
Casual
2.  Ages 3rd Grade - 10 years
3.  Ages 11, 12, 13
4.  Ages 14 - 19
For school and casual after school activities, such as spectator
sports, picnics.  Examples are:  pants, jeans, skirts or shorts and tops;
jumpsuits; casual or sporty dresses, skirts or pants with casual/sporty
jackets; school coats; and coordinated separates.
Dressy
5.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
6.  Ages 14 - 19
For ensembles worn to dressy activities such as church, theatre,
banquets, and job or scholarship interviews.  Examples are:  men's
and women's suits, dressy dresses and dressy coats.
Formal
7.  Ages 14 - 19
Limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal
weddings.  This category includes tuxedos, formal gowns, wedding
dresses and brides maid dresses.  * Garments in this category should
not be suitable for ordinary daily activities.
Specialty
8.  Ages 3rd Grade - 10 years
9.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
10.  Ages 14 - 19
Limited to athletic and special purpose garments.  Examples include
band, pep squad and cheerleader uniforms, athletic garments such as
jogging suits, swimsuits, leotards, and ski-wear; sleepwear; and
theatrical and circus type costumes such as clown suits and ballet
costumes.  Garments in this category should not be suitable for
ordinary daily activities.
CONSUMER BUYING DIVISION:
Casual
11.  Ages 3rd Grade -10 years
12.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
13.  Ages 14 - 19
For school and casual after school activities, such as spectator
sports, picnics.  Examples are:  pants, jeans, skirts or shorts and tops;
jumpsuits; casual or sporty dresses, skirts or pants with casual/sporty
jackets; school coats; and coordinated separates.
Dressy
14.  Ages 3rd Grade -10 years
15.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
16  Ages 14 - 19
For ensembles worn to dressy activities such as church, theatre,
banquets, and job or scholarship interviews.  Examples are:  men's
and women's suits, dressy dresses and dressy coats.
Formal
17.  Ages 14 - 19
Limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal
weddings.  This category includes tuxedos, formal gowns, wedding
dresses and brides maid dresses.  * Garments in this category should
not be suitable for ordinary daily activities.
Specialty
18.  Ages 3rd Grade -10 years
19.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
20.  Ages 14 - 19
Limited to athletic and special purpose garments.  Examples include
band, pep squad and cheerleader uniforms, athletic garments such as
jogging suits, swimsuits, leotards, and ski-wear; sleepwear; and
theatrical and circus type costumes such as clown suits and ballet
costumes.  Garments in this category should not be suitable for
ordinary daily activities.
FABRIC AND FASHION DESIGN DIVISION:
1.  Entry Forms should be filled out Junior, Intermediate and Senior.  
*
Juniors must be 8 and in the 3rd grade or 9 years of age August 31, 2007 and not past their                   
11th birthday.
*  
Intermediates must be passed their 12th birthday but not their 13th birthday before
August 31, 2007
*  
Seniors must have passed their 14th birthday but not their 19th before August 31, 2007.
2.  The portfolio must be the work of the exhibitor and made since 2007 Youth Fair.
3.  Junior and Intermediate participants will
NOT advance past District competition.  A 4-H'er may enter
one exhibit in each category
5.  Senior placing 1st in the District Competition
WILL advance to the State Competition during State       
Round Up in June.
6.  A county is eligible to have one participant in each category of each age division for a total of 9
participants per county.
(3)  Junior - 3rd grade - 10 years old
(3)  Intermediate - Ages 11, 12, and 13
(3)  Senior - Ages 14 - 19
CLASSES:

Accessory Design - Matted
21.  Ages 3rd Grade - 10 years old
22.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
23.  Ages 14 - 19

Apparel Design (Pattern modifications or original design)
Design illustration (one 5"x7" - 8 1/2"x 11") matted and mounted
and enclosed in an 8 1/2" X 11" page protector.
24.  Ages 3rd Grade - 10 years old
25.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
26.  Ages 14 - 19

Textile Design - Matted
27.  Ages 3rd Grade - 10 years old
28.  Ages 11, 12 and 13
29.  Ages 14 - 19
Classes: