Objectives

• Learn to select and buy fabrics and clothes
• Develop good grooming habits
• To care for clothing items, how to make garments using various construction techniques
• Apply principles of design function to make the home more attractive, convenient, and
  comfortable within the family’s resources.

 

Who Can Participate

• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• Grades 9-12

 

**If child is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade by Sept. 1, they will compete as a 4-H member. Any child with an age or grade below these requirements will compete as a Clover Bud

 

 

Guidelines

• All classes are fair entries
• All participants must be enrolled on 4-H Online
• A 4-H member may enter up to three projects in their division (grade) but may ONLY enter ONE project in a category.
• Entries will be released following the awards ceremony at contest
• Categories subject to change yearly to follow Tulsa State Fair Guidelines

 

Awards and Recognition

**All Divisions*** Member will receive a Certificate and ribbon for 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd places in each category. The Overall Champion and Reserve Champion per division will receive certificate and neck ribbon, also an invitation to the Achievement Banquet.

 

 

Apparel Design & Construction(ADC)

 

Grades 3-5

Simple Tops

• (shirt, tank top, t-shirt, vest, poncho, costume, or any other similar simple top).
• No lined garments.
• Exhibits in classes 01 and 02 are to be SIMPLE.
• Exhibit must have two (2) ormore of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings Level 1 Mastery Sheet: Buttons, Casing, Hem, Seams, Seam Finishes

 

Simple Bottoms

• (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, costume, or any other similar simple bottom).
• Garments are not to be lined, have pockets or a zipper.
• Exhibits in classes 01 and 02 are to be SIMPLE.
• Exhibit must have two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings Level 1 Mastery Sheet: Hem, Seams, Seam Finishes, Waistband.

 

Simple Sewn Fashion Accessory

• (sewn hat, scarf, bag, wallet, purse, mittens, string-pack or textile based jewelry, or any other similar sewn fashion accessory)

 

Knitted/Crocheted Fashion Accessory

• (knitted/crocheted hat, scarf, bag, wallet, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, or any other similar knitted/crocheted fashion accessory).
• Exhibit must have two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 1 Mastery Sheet: Crochet, Knitting.

 

Grades 6-8

Blouse/Shirt with Sleeves and Closure

• Exhibit must have two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 3 Mastery Sheet: Buttons and Buttonhole, Fasteners, Sleeves, Zipper.
• No jackets, coats or vests.

 

Lined or Unlined Bottom with Zipper and Pocket(s)

• Exhibit must have two (2) or more of thespecific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 3 Mastery Sheet: Interfacing/Underlining, Lining, Pockets, Zippers.
• Pocket style must be one described on the skill sheet.

 

Lined or Unlined Two-Piece Garment

• (coordinating top and bottom, jacket/vest with bottom/dress, PJ’s, uniform, costume, or any other similar two-piece coordinate).
• Exhibit must have two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 3 Mastery Sheet: Buttons and Buttonhole, Fasteners, Interfacing Underlining, Lining, Pockets, Sleeves, Zipper.

 

Fashion Garment or Accessory

• created by Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting/Felting or similar technique.
• No accessory is to be constructed from commercial/purchased fabric (woven, knit, felt, etc.)
• Knitted or crocheted exhibit must have two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 3 Mastery Sheet: Crochet and/or Knitting.

 

Grades 9-12

One-Piece Lined or Unlined Garment

• (pants, skirt, coat, jacket, dress, jumpsuit, uniform, formalwear, costume, or any other similar garment) with two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 4 Mastery Sheet: Collar/Cuff, Buttons and Buttonholes, Fasteners, Hem, Interfacing/Under lining/Interlining, Lining, Seam, Seam/Finish, Zipper.

 

Two-Piece Unlined Ensemble/Coordinate

• Coat/jacket/vest/shirt/blouse with dress/pants/slacks/skirt/etc., suit, costume, or any other similar two-piece coordinate with two (2) or more of the specific skills/techniques listed under any of the following headings in the Level 4 Mastery Sheet: Collar/Cuff, Buttons and Buttonholes, Fasteners, Hem, Interfacing/Underlining/Interlining, Lining, Seam, Seam/Finish, Zipper.

 

Recycling/Upcycling Apparel on a Budget 

• Focus is on the skill/technique mastery applied to the recycling/upcycling of a garment with a budget of $10.
• Must include an expense sheet for any supplies/garments purchased. In kind or on hand supplies (thread, fabric/trim scraps, buttons, interfacing, etc.) used in the design and construction are also to be listed on the expense sheet.
• Exhibit must include before and after (garment being worn) pictures and a written description of the design and construction process/steps the member undertook.

 

 

Interior Design & Construction(IDC)

 

Grades 3-5

Home Accent Kitchen

• apron, food caddy/warmer
• appliance cover
• message center/board
• simple curtains
• table cloth
• simple table runner
• hand/dish towel
• potholders
• hot pad
• lunch bag
• (1) placemat
• (2) napkins
• or any other similar item for the kitchen.

 

Simple Storage Bag

• Laundry
• Jewelry
• Cosmetic/toiletry/shaving/pencil
• ,Book/Electronic cover
• Any other similar bag for home/school/office/shop/vehicle/exercise/hobby/barn/etc.
• No fashion accessory type bags.

 

Grades 6-8

Home Accent Bedroom

Examples

• two pillowcases
• two coordinating pillows
• pair of curtains
• or any combination of two coordinating pieces (i.e.,blanket/quilt with binding, lamp shade, lap desk, rug-latched/woven/braded/etc., painted floorcloth, any other item) for the bedroom).

No commercially produced linens.

 

Seasonal Décor Sewn From Fabric

• table runner
• (2) placemats with napkins
• wall hanging
• yard flag/banner/windsock
• centerpiece
• decoration
• or any other similar item, sewn by hand or machine stitching.

This class is not intended for full size quilts/blankets which do not fit “seasonal décor.”

 

Grades 9-12

Home Accent Outdoors/Patio/Camping

Any combination of a two-piece coordinate

• picnic/BBQ accessories
• patio furniture cushions/covers
• shades
• (1) placemat with napkin (this is a “set” and does not count as a two-piece coordinate)
• utensil/condiment caddy
• insulated carrier
• picnic blanket
• outdoor sling chair
• hammock
• sleeping bag
• or any other similar item not stated for outdoors/patio/camping

 

Design Storyboard

For an “Ultimate/Ideal” Room. Include color scheme, wall treatment, floor
treatment, floor plan, etc. Exhibit will consist of a multimedia presentation, notebook or storyboard (matte or foam core board 20” x 15”) with above items and a description of what was learned. Project can include but not limited to pictures, samples, diagram of room arrangement, drawings, narration, cost comparison of supplies, arrangements and budget/cost, etc. for project.
See Storyboard instruction sheet.

 

Recycled/Upcycled Furniture

Painted, stained, refinished, decoupage, tiled and/or upholstered furniture, or any other appropriate technique not stated.

 

MUST include

• before and after (furniture displayed, showing how it was designed to fit a room’s décor) photos
• a description of the process who it was made for
• why the need
• any special considerations
• or any other pertinent information supporting the finished product.

See Recycle and Redesign instruction sheet

 

 

Hobbies/Textile Design and Construction(HTDC)

 

Grades 3-5

Decorative Textile Technique

Skill techniques(s) being mastered/learned

• screen printing
• transfer printing
• fabric pens
• tie dye
• batik
• stenciling
• block printing or a similar method applied to: textile foundation such as a piece of clothing (shirt/apron/accessory/etc.) or home décor (wall-hanging/picture/pillow/rug/pillowcase/etc.) purchased or sewn by the exhibitor.

 

Simple Sewn Stuffed Animal

Doll or puppet with both hand and machine stitching techniques. Focused on showing technique mastery/what was learned constructing the finished product.

 

Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12

Note: may not qualify for Tulsa State Fair

 

Decorative Textile Technique

Design and construction of an apparel/fashion accessory or home décor item from fabric created using two (2) or more decorative textile techniques.

 

Machine Pieced and/or Machine Appliquéd Item

Finished with Machine Quilting. Quilting must be done by the exhibitor.
Examples might include:

• picture or wall art
• pillow
• bag
• doll quilt
• lap robe
• table runner, etc.

Focus is

1. on the mastery of one or more “machine pieced or appliqued technique(s),”
2. creativity, and
3. mastery of the use of the elements and principles of design.