| 4-H CLOTHING DEPARTMENT D Superintendent: Lauri Washburn _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RULES AND INFORMATION CONSTRUCTION AND CONSUMER BUYING DIVISION 1. The 4-H Clothing Division is open to all qualified 4-H members in Wise County. 2. All clothing garments entered in the construction division must be the work of the exhibitor. The Wise County Youth Fair clothing division works in conjunction with Wise County 4-H to offer two fashion shows: A. Wise County Youth Fair Fashion Show (see General Rule #1 for eligible participants). B. Wise County 4-H Fashion Show which is a district qualifying event. Entry process is through the Wise county Extension Office and eligibility to participate is determined by Wise County 4-H guidelines. The Wise County 4-H Fashion Show is not a part of the Wise County Youth Fair, it is merely held in conjunction with WCYF due to necessary timing of the Qualifying Event. Awards will be presented in a separate ceremony following the WCYF Fashion Show Awards. 3. 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. 4. Junior, Intermediates, and Seniors: Garments may be constructed by sewing, knitting, or crocheting using new or recycled materials. 5. Each entry must have appropriate forms and attachments. *4-H Fashion Show Information sheets and Consumer Buying Worksheets are available at the Extension Office. 6. A 4-H’er can enter as many classes as they wish but only one garment in each class. 7. Construction, Consumer Buying and Storyboard judging will take place at the Wise County Extension Office . Judging times should be scheduled through the Extension Office. Construction and Consumer Buying—Parade of Fashions please arrive by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Storyboards will be displayed during the Parade of Fashions. 9. 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. 10. All garments will be exhibited until Friday evening. They will be released between 5:00—6:00 p.m. Friday. 11. 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 will be photographed. 12. 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) 13. Premiums will be given on first through third places. 14. Entries will be placed first through sixth in each division and age category. All others will receive participation ribbons. CONSTRUCTION DIVISION Popover skirt or pull-on shorts or pants The skirt or shorts have a simple elastic waistband and a hem. The skirt or shorts may be worn with a self fabric belt, sash, contrasting 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.) Ages 3rd grade — 10 years (first time sewers) Ages 11, 12, 13 (first time sewers) Ages 14—19 (first time sewers) Categories #2 and #3 do not advance to District. CASUAL 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. 4. Ages 3rd grade — 10 years 5. Ages 11, 12, 13 6. Ages 14—19 DRESSY For ensembles worn to dressy activities such as church, theater, banquets, and job or scholarship interviews. Examples are men’s and women’s suits, dressy dresses and dressy coats. 7. Ages 11, 12, 13 8. Ages 14—19 FORMAL Limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal weddings. This category includes tuxedos, formal gowns, wedding dresses and brides maids dresses. *Garments in this category should not be suitable for ordinary daily activities. 9. Ages 14—19 SPECIALTY Limited to athletic and special purpose garments. Examples include band, pep squad, and cheerleader uniforms; athletic garments such as jogging suits, swim suits, 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. 10. Ages 3rd grade — 10 years 11. Ages 11, 12, 13 12. Ages 14 – 19 CONSUMER BUYING DIVISION CASUAL 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. 13. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 14. Ages 11, 12, 13 15. Ages 14 – 19 DRESSY For ensembles worn to dressy activities such as church, theater, banquets, and or scholarship interviews. Examples are: suits, dressy dresses, and dressy coats. 16. Ages 3rd grade —10 years 17. Ages 11, 12, 13 18. Ages 14—19 FORMAL Limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal weddings. This category includes tuxedos, formal gowns. Garments in this category should not be suitable for ordinary daily activities. 19. Ages 14—19 SPECIALTY Limited to athletic and special purpose garments. Examples are: band, pep squad, and cheerleader uniforms; athletic garments such as jogging suits, swim suits, leotards, and ski wear; 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. 20. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 21. Ages 11, 12, 13 22. Ages 14—19 FASHION STORYBOARD Design Brief 4-H members must research fashion and select a look and create an updated original design with modern influences. Contact the Extension Office for the design brief/theme. Each storyboard must have the Fashion Storyboard Label securely affixed to the back of the storyboard. The label MUST be legibly printed or typed and MUST be complete, including the answer to the Originality question. Label is attached. The 4-H member should not put his/her name on the front. Focus on one garment/outfit for the storyboard. May provide up to two (2) variations of original design. WEARABLE: Clothing that can be worn. Includes items such as pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, coats, dresses, etc. 23. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 24. Ages 11, 12, 13 Ages 14—19 ACCESSORY: Includes items such as belts, purses, bags, jewelry, hats, etc. 26. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 27. Ages 11, 12, 13 28. Ages 14—19 NON-WEARABLE: Includes items such as pillows, organizers, holiday items, stuffed animals, items for home, etc. 29. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 30. Ages 11, 12, 13 31. Ages 14—19 PET CLOTHING: Includes items that can be worn by a pet or any other animal. 32. Ages 3rd grade—10 years 33. Ages 11, 12, 13 34. Ages 14—19 |
2012 Wise County Youth Fair April 2 - 7 |
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