4-H Sewing Division
Junior (Ages 9-13)
Unit I – Let’s Learn to Sew
790A Unit I Clothing Option: Shorts, pants, or skirt with casing waistline (elastic and/or drawstring). Garment must be made from woven fabric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appropriate visible seam finish, and machine stitched hem. This class is for ages 9-13.
790B Unit I Non-Clothing Option: Apron OR drawstring backpack/shoulder bag OR tote bag with fabric handles OR a laundry bag. Item must be made from woven fabric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appropriate visible seam finish, and a casing or machine stitched hem. Practice projects (travel kit and tissue holder) are not to be entered. This class is for ages 9-13.
Unit II – Let’s Get to the Bottom
791 Clothing Option: Skirt, shorts or pants. Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include the following: enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing, zipper, and a facing or waistband. This class is for youth ages 9-13.
792 Non-Clothing Option: Zippered tote bag, purse, garment bag or gym bag with zipper and self-fabric straps or handles.
Unit III – Top it Off
793 Clothing Option: Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining or facing.
794 Non-Clothing Option: Backpack with lining, applied trim, and button/buttonhole closure.
Unit IV – Stretch Your Knit Skills
795 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made of knit fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas, or nightshirt.
Unit V – Moving On Up
796 One piece complete outfit made from woven fabric such as a dress, coveralls, or jumpsuit.
Unit VI - Put It All Together
797 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete coordinating outfit such as warm up suit, dress with jacket or coat, swimwear with cover up, jacket or shirt with slacks/skirt
798 Non Clothing Option: Original design tote bag or bicycle carrier and documentation folder made using Wild Ginger Software
Up Cycle It!
799 a. Up Cycle It! Junior: item sewn from recycled/repurposed garments. Documentation is required. This class is for ages 9-13 with sewing skills.
Style Engineers
799 b. Smart Clothing and documentation: one soft circuit item created using conductive thread and hand sewing and/or machine sewing skills, LEDs, and battery pack. May include items such as an LED bracelet, an illuminating fashion applique or accessory, or an illuminating garment constructed by the member. Website: http://styleengineers.org/module/smart-clothing/. This class is for ages 9-13 Attach a document with a diagram of the circuitry in your item.
Senior (Ages 14-18)
Let’s be Casual
800 Clothing Option: 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made from knit or woven fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, simple pajamas, or robe
801 Non Clothing Option: 2 coordinating fashion accessories from the following: wallet, garment bag, purse, backpack or duffel bag
Dress it Up
802 1 or 2 piece complete “dressy” outfit such as a dress, suit, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks
Match it Up
803 Clothing Option: Choose at least one item from each group to make a complete 3 or 4 piece coordinated outfit: Shorts, pants, or skirt; Top, blouse, shirt; Vest, jacket, sweater.
804 Non Clothing Option: 3 or 4 piece coordinating luggage/travel accessories set
Creative Expressions
805 Clothing Option: Construct a complete outfit for one of the following activities: Halloween, theater, or historic costume; Uniform for medical profession, cheerleader, dancer, etc.; Riding apparel
806 Non Clothing Option: Select one of the following and construct a: Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits; Machine appliquéd specialty flag or decorative banner
Leisure Time
807 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete outfit. Choose from the following: Athletic wear such as leotard, cycling wear, warm-up suit, bathing suit and cover-up, tennis wear; Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, fleece, nylon tricot); Raincoat and hat or rain suit
Formal Affair
808 1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or tuxedo
Upcycle It!
809 Upcycle It! Senior: item sewn from recycled/repurposed garments and documentation folder required.
Style Engineers
810 Smart Clothing and documentation: one soft circuit item created using conductive thread and hand sewing and/or machine sewing skills, LEDs, and battery pack. May include items such as an LED bracelet, an illuminating fashion applique or accessory, or an illuminating garment constructed by the member. Website: http://styleengineers.org/module/smart-clothing/. This class is for ages 14-18. Attach a document with a diagram of the circuitry in your item.