4-H Sewing | Lincoln Co. Fair

4-H Sewing

Junior (4-H, Ages 9-13) BEGINNING SEWING

A member may enter up to three classes within their age division in the Sewing Division.

You can not enter in both Junior and Senior Sewing Divisions.

Unit I – Let’s Learn to Sew: Beginner Skills

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 a Carrier Bag (i.e. drawstring bag, shoulder bag, tote bag, or laundry bag). Bag must include some type of handle. 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 on apron. 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 Unit II 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 Unit II Non-Clothing Option: Bag with zipper (tote bag, purse, garment bag, gym bag, sling bag). Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include the following: enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing, and zipper. Practice projects (book cover, zippered travel bag) are not to be entered. This class is for youth ages 9-13.

Unit III – Top it Off

793 Unit III Clothing Option: Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining or facing. Garment must be made from woven fabric and include the following: buttons and button holes. A simple lining, trim, collar, and sleeves may be included but are not required. This class is for you ages 9-13.

794 Unit III Non-Clothing Option: Backpack or sports bag with lining or facing, applied trim, and button/ buttonhole closure. Practice projects (hanger cover, pillow case with button closure, gift bag) are not to be entered. This class is for youth ages 9-13.

Unit IV – Stretch Your Knit Skills

795 Unit IV Stretch Your Knit Skills: 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made of knit fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas, or nightshirt. All garment pieces must be made from knit fabric with a limited amount of one-way stretch; rib knit may be included for neckband and arm/leg band trim only. This class is for youth ages 9-13.

Unit V – Moving On Up: Intermediate Skills

796 Unit V Moving on Up: One-piece complete outfit made from woven fabric such as a dress, coveralls, or jumpsuit. Item must include at least a zipper and/or buttons and button holes. A waistline, simple lining, trim, collar, and sleeves may be included bur are not required. This class is for youth ages 9-13.

Unit VI - Put It All Together

797 Unit VI Put It All Together Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete coordinating outfit such as active wear, dress with jacket or coat, swimwear with cover up, jacket or shirt with slacks/skirt. At least one piece must include sleeves and a collar/hood. No simple casings. Fabric choice may be woven, knit, or a combination of the two. This class is for ages 9-13.

798 Unit VI Put It All Together Non Clothing Option: Download a pattern from site of your choice for tote bag, purse luggage, etc. Be creative with your design. Required elements: pockets, functional zipper, and creative stitchery or applied trim to personalize your bag. If the bag is not lined, the seam allowances must be finished with a bound seam finish. Optional elements: lining button(s), hook and loop tape, or snap(s). This class is for youth ages 9-13. In documentation include name, your county, the name of unit, class entered, and design source.

Unit: Up Cycle It! - for youth 9-13 with advanced sewing skills; See publication:

https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/sites/4-h.ca.uky.edu/files/upcycle_project _jur_and_sr.pdf

799 a. Up Cycle It! Junior Clothing Option: item sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods. Recycled fabric is to be the major component of the item. Documentation is required, include: your name, your county, unit, class entered, a "before" photo of all repurposed items used; source creation. Place documentation in a folder or plastic sheet protector. "Deconstructed" t-shirts which do not include sewing skills do not fit this class. Items for the home do NOT fit this class. Items which do not include sewing as a major means of reconstruction are not eligible for this class. See publication. This class is for ages 9-13 with sewing skills.

Unit: Style Engineers - for guys and girls ages 9-13

799 b. Up Cycle It! Non-clothing option: accessories sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods and documentation folder. Such as: tote bag, hat, luggage, purse, etc. Documentation is required, include: your name, your county, unit, class entered, a "before" photo of all repurposed items used; source of fabric/garment; how the design was created; and any design drawings that were used in the creation. Items for the home do not fit this class. Place documentation in a folder or plastic sheet cover. This class is for youth ages 9-13 with sewing skills.

Senior Division for 4-Her's (Ages 14-18)

Senior members may complete the projects in any order and may repeat a level more than once per year.

Unit: Let’s be Casual

800 Let's Be Casual - Clothing Option: 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made from knit or woven fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, romper, simple pajamas, or robe. This class is for ages 14-18.

801 Let's Be Casual - Non Clothing Option: 2 coordinating fashion accessories from the following: wallet, garment bag, purse, backpack or duffel bag. This class is for ages 14-18.

Unit: Dress it Up

802 Dress It Up - 1 or 2 piece complete “dressy” outfit such as a dress, suit, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks. Fabric choice may be woven, knit, or a combination of the two. This class is for ages 14-18.

Unit: Match it Up

803 Match It Up - 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.

At least one piece is required to have regulation set in sleeves. Fabric choice may be woven, knit, or a combination of the two. An accessory item may be included as the fourth piece. This class is for ages 14-18.

804 Match It Up - Non Clothing Option: 3 or 4 piece coordinating sport/luggage/travel or fashion accessories set. Ideas include, but are not limited to: a wallet, purse device carrier, backpack, duffel bag, gym bag for bike or vehicle. Among the items chosen, the set must include the use of applied trim, pockets, and at least one zipper. This class is for ages 14-18.

Unit: Creative Expressions

805 Creative Expression - Clothing Option: Construct a complete outfit for one of the following activities:

Holiday, theater, cosplay or historic costume
Uniform for medical profession, cheerleader, dancer, etc.
Riding apparel

This class is for ages 14-18

806 Creative Expression - Non Clothing Option: Select one of the following and construct a:

Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits
Creative accessories such as; gauntlets, tote, hat, purse, etc.
Machine appliquéd specialty flag or decorative banner (minimum size 24 inches x 24 inches)

This class is for ages 14-18

Unit: Leisure Time

807 Leisure Time - Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete outfit. Choose from the following:

Athletic wear such as yoga, cycling, warm-up, bathing suit and cover-up, tennis wear, etc.
Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, fleece, nylon tricot)
Raincoat and hat or rain suit

This class is for ages 14-18

Unit: Formal Affair - for youth ages 14-18 with advanced skills.

808 Formal Affair - 1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or tuxedo. Fabric choice may be woven, knit or a combination of the two. This class is for ages 14-18

Unit: Up Cycle - for youth ages 14-18 with advanced sewing skills

890A Up Cycle It! Senior Clothing option - item sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods and documentation folder. Recycled fabric is to be the major component of the item. Documentation required, include: your name, your county, unit, class entered, a “before” photo of all repurposed items used; source of the fabric or garment; how the design was created; and any design drawings that were used in the creation. Place documentation in a folder or plastic sheet protector. “Deconstructed” t-shirts which do not include sewing skills do not fit this class. Items for the home do NOT fit in this class. Items which do not include sewing as a major means of reconstruction are not eligible for this class. See publication. This class is for youth ages 14-18 with advanced sewing skills.

890B Up Cycle It! Senior Non-clothing option - accessories sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods and documentation folder. Such as: tote bag, hat, luggage, purse, etc. Items for the home do NOT fit this class. Documentation required, include: your name, your county, unit, class entered, a “before” photo of all repurposed items used; source of the fabric/garment; how the design was created; and any design drawings that were used in the creation. Place documentation in a folder or plastic sheet protector, This class is for youth ages 9-13 with advanced sewing skills.

810 Outerwear: Construct an outerwear garment such as coat, jacket, cape, vest, parka, rainwear, etc. Must include zipper and/or button/buttonhole. Must include hood, collar or facing. This class is for youth ages 14-18 with advanced sewing skills.

Champion 4-H Clothing: Rosette