Clothing and Textiles – Fashion

In the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Project, participants focus on clothing construction, the consumer aspect of purchasing clothing, and/or the art of designing clothing and accessories. A clothing and textiles project helps 4-H members develop a variety of skills and learn about careers in the clothing and textiles industry.

Fashion Project Workshops

  • January 31 – 6-8pm
  • February 25 – 9am-12pm

*If you would like to attend any of the workshops, please call the 4-H Office to R.S.V.P. at least 3 days prior to the event.  This allows us to notify you in case of a cancellation or change.

 

Clothing & Textiles 4-H Community Service Project: 

4-H’ers with basic sewing skills were asked to mSeptember 2011 022ake pillow cases for Military Families at the Fisher House in Houston on Saturday, September 10th.

Fisher House Community Service Project Flyer

Fisher House Pillow Case Pattern – Basic

Fisher House Pillow Case Pattern – Decorative

*The Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.

 

4-H Fashion Show

County Fashion Show 2009-2010The 4-H Fashion Show allows members to exhibit skills developed in their clothing projects, including: application of knowledge of fibers and fabrics to wardrobe selection, clothing construction or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and poise, and modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments at the county, district and state levels.

The Fashion Show has two divisions – Buying and Construction. The four categories in each division are:

  • Casual
  • Dressy
  • Formal
  • Specialty

The Construction category is judged on the quality of the construction, techniques used, knowledge of the materials and care, and skills involved. Buying is judged on the savings as well as quality of garment, or getting the most for your investment. In either class it must fit you and the category you enter.

In addition to buying and construction, 4-H members can also choose to compete in the Natural Fibers Competition. This competition encourages the study, promotion, and use of cotton, wool, and mohair – the natural fibers produced in Texas.

A 4-H participant can only enter one Fashion Show class in each contest:

  • Fashion Show Contest: Construction or Buying
  • Natural Fiber Contest: Cotton or Wool/Mohair

An interview is also a part of all contests. During the Style Show you will have the opportunity to model your garment. At the District and State levels, other opportunities include the Narrator contest, Music Design contest, Stage Design team contest, the state Clothing & Textiles Advisory Board and the 4-H Quilt Challenge.

 

Entry Forms/Paperwork for the Fashion Show Competition:

If you are entering the 4-H County Fashion Show, the paperwork you need to complete is the same paperwork as the District Show. If you can save it to your computer, please do so – this will make it easier for you if you advance to the District Show.  3 Complete Sets are due to the 4-H office.

  • Fashion Show entries include (Links are for County/District forms):
    Fashion Show Entry Form
    Buying Division Worksheet OR Construction Division Worksheet
    Fashion Show Score Sheet Jr/Int, Fashion Show Score Sheet Sr – with entry information filled in the top section
  • Eligibility Form – Obtaining an eligibility form and getting it signed and returned by the deadline is the responsibility of the member.
  • Natural Fiber entries include (Links are for County/District forms ):
    Fashion Show Entry Form
    Natural Fiber Division Worksheet
    Natural Fiber Score Sheet with entry information filled in the top section
  • Narrative: A brief description (approximately 50 words or less) about the outfit and the 4-H member. The narrative will be used during the style show. Submit a typed copy with your paperwork.
    • Example: Suited for a safari is Sarah Roth, wearing a fully washable, two piece outfit from Dorby. Sarah loves the color combination and unique design of this ensemble. She has been in 4-H for 5 years and is a member of the Achievers 4-H club in Name Your County.

County Fashion Show

March 3, 2012 – entry forms used are the District forms, found here: District 9 Roundup Website

  • Call in deadline to participate in County show: February 13, 2012
  • Entry forms/Paperwork due at the Extension Office by: February 21, 2012

District Fashion Show

May 5, 2012 at District 9 4-H Roundup – entry forms and general information are found here: District 9 Roundup Website

  • Register on 4-H Connect by: April 2, 2012
  • Entry forms/Paperwork due at the Extension Office by: April 2, 2012

State Fashion Show

June 11-15, 2012 at Texas 4-H Roundup – entry forms are found at the state website here: Texas 4-H Clothing and Textiles Packet

***Don’t forget these other competitions! They are for teams or individuals at the District and State level.***

  • Narrator Contest
  • Stage Design
  • Music Design
  • Quilt Challenge

Clothing and Textile Project Resources:

 

4-H Fashion Storyboard Competition

The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The best storyboards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing. The board uses original illustrations and flats, as well as photos from magazines and the internet, fabric swatches and colored and patterned papers to tell the story of the designers’ ideas.  Participation is this new competition allows members to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a fashion designer and illustrator, enhance creativity and originality and develop visual communication skills. 4-H members must submit a storyboard on the day of the various contests that provides a solution to that year’s design brief.

2011 – 2012 Fashion Storyboard Design Brief

“Around the World”    Use your fashion passport to explore people, places, culture and fashion around the world. Use what you learn about other parts of the globe to inspire your creation.

4-H Fashion Storyboard Contest Rules & Guidelines:

County Competition:

  • Call in deadline to participate in Storyboard competition: February 13, 2012
  • Storyboards due to the Extension Office by: February 21, 2012

District Competition

  • Register on 4-H Connect by: April 2, 2012
  • Storyboards due the day of competition: May 4, 2012

State Competition

  • Register on 4-H Connect by: TBA
  • Storyboards due the day of competition: TBA

 

4-H Fashion Storyboard Project Resources:

4-H Quilt Challenge Information

The 4-H Quilt Challenge is a Clothing and Textiles community service project in which individuals, teams groups or clubs complete a quilt using the challenge fabric and donate it to a charity of their choice. Each team will be given a challenge fabric that must be incorporated into the quilt design. All quilts must have some sort of 4-H identification incorporated into their quilt top. The Quilt Challenge will provide youth the opportunity to utilize their sewing skills gained in the 4-H Clothing and Textiles project to complete a quilt that will be judged and then donated to a charity of their choice.

Contest Information and Resources:

Quilt Challenge Guidelines – Quilt Challenge Guidelines

Quilt Challenge Contest Forms – Quilt Challenge Contest Forms

Quilt Challenge Score Sheet – Quilt Challenge Score Sheet

 

 

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