Fashion Show

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The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment members are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual. Shopping In Style members are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.

Rules

Registration – Date, Time, and Location TBA. Separate dressing rooms will be provided for males and females.
Optional Rehearsal – Date, Time, and Location TBA.
Judging – Date, Time and Location TBA – 4-H members modeling constructed garments will be judged for Construction/Fit, Selection/Creativity, and Individual Modeling/Accessories in front of a judge. 4-H members modeling Shopping in Style garments will be evaluated in front of a judge for modeling skill, fit, and appearance of the outfit and accessories, worth 60% of the score. Judging of the completed *NEW* Shopping in Style Fashion Show Form (SF184, revised 8/2024) will be done prior to the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. The *NEW* Shopping in Style Fashion Show Form (SF184, revised 8/2024) is worth 40% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness.
Parents are not allowed past the registration table, in the dressing rooms, or judging areas. There are volunteers/assistants in the dressing rooms to help the 4-H members if necessary.
The Public 4-H Fashion Show(s) – Date, Time, and Location TBA.
Results - All ribbons and scoresheets will be distributed as the 4-H members leave the event. Results will be posted online and on the NE Extension 4H app.
Fashion Show/Clothing Exhibits – Garments modeled in the 4-H Fashion Show can NOT be entered as Clothing Construction Exhibits.
Garments should be age appropriate.
Entries Not Accepted – The following items can NOT be entered in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show.
Textile clothing accessories and garments containing inappropriate language or images.

Advance Entry

All 4-H members in the Fashion Show must be registered in advance via the online State Fair entry process by the deadline (The Fashion Show is considered a contest and exhibitors must be entered by the August 10 deadline).
A completed *NEW* 4-H Constructed Garment Fashion Show Form (SF25, revised 8/2024) must be mailed to Jacie Milius in Gage County by the advanced entry deadline her information can be found here at https://epd.unl.edu/profile/jmilius2. OR the form may be filled out online at https://go.unl.edu/ne4-hsffashionshowconstructedgarmentsf24. (NOTE: Fabric swatches are still required to be mailed to Jacie Milius.) The Form SF25 is available online, check the 4-H State Fair Book.
The *NEW* 4-H Shopping In Style Fashion Show Form (SF184, revised 8/2024) must be sent to Stacey Keys in Burt County by the advanced entry deadline, her information can be found here https://epd.unl.edu/profile/s-skeys2. Only the most current written report (revised 8/2024) with narration will be accepted. OR the form may be filled out online at https://go.unl.edu/ne4-hsffashionshowshoppinginstylesf184. Must include a photo (print, digital, or photocopy is acceptable). You can find Form SF184 online, check the 4-H State Fair Book.
The county extension staff must give the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show Exhibitor letter to the 4-H member(s) participating in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show.

Entry Fees

Refer to the general rules at 4h.unl.edu/fairbook/general/rules.

Contest Schedule

Time slots will be determined following the advance entry deadline.

Quota

NUMBER OF ENTRIES

Individual - Only one entry per class per 4-H member.
County –
- Beyond the Needle (4 classes), STEAM 2, STEAM 3, and Knitting & Crochet
- Up to seven constructed garment entries
Shopping in Style
- Up to three purchased outfit entries

For more information refer to General Rules.

Scoresheets, Forms, and Contest Study Materials

Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hfashionshow.

Special Awards

4-H Design Gallery - Up to four constructed garments will be selected for display in the 4-H Design Gallery at the Nebraska State Fair.

Make It With Wool Award - All garments with at least 60% wool content will be considered for the Make It With Wool Award.

Shopping in Style Fashion Show Award - Up to two Shopping in Style exhibitors will be selected to receive top awards.

Class

C410010 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design (SF118) - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H member using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement.

C410015 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric (SF118) - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.

C410020 Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) (SF118) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.

C410025 Modeled "Beyond the Needle" Wearable Technology Garment (SF118) - Garment has integrated technology into its design.

C410030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) (SF118) - 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM Clothing 2. Possible types of STEAM Clothing 2 garments

include:

Dress; OR
Romper or Jumpsuit; OR
Two-Piece Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket; jumper and top; pants or shorts outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket). Or a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or lined/unlined jacket outfit with a constructed bottom. OR
Upcycled Outfit Combination - must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).

C410040 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment(s) (SF118) - Possible types of STEAM Clothing three garments include:

Dress or formal; OR
Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt) A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.; OR
Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket) A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts.; OR
Romper or Jumpsuit; OR
Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire or hunting gear); OR
Non-tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat, additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased.; OR
Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket, or Outerwear. Additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outerwear may either be constructed or purchased. OR
Upcycled Outfit Combination - must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).

C410050 Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3) (SF118) - Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. The garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.

C410060 Modeled Shopping In Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report (SF185) - The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. 4-H members must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased.

Superintendents

Keys, Stacey
Milius, Jacie