Merced County Fashion Revue 2008

April 5, 2008  1:30 PM

Lorena Falasco School, Los Banos

Registration is now closed.

FOR ALL CATEGORIES

• The outfit must be created, coordinated and modeled by the 4-H member participant.
• Outfits are subject to review for modesty and appropriate attire. Formal wear may be strapless or have spaghetti straps. Backless dresses, excessive visible cleavage, visible undergarments, lingerie or swim suits are not permitted.

1. TRADITIONAL

• To showcase the member’s sewing skills and their ability to coordinate an outfit
• Garment(s) sewn by the 4-H member
• As skill levels range from beginning to advanced, entries in the Traditional category will also vary. The entry might be a one-piece dress or it might be three coordinated pieces. A beginning member might even sew one garment and purchase another, for example a sewn jumper worn with a purchased blouse. If this member is awarded junior county winner, then this member would be eligible for SFR in the traditional category. The entry form would state which garment(s) are sewn.
• A sewn costume would be considered Traditional category for SFR.
• There is no separate category at SFR for wool or cotton. If the outfit is sewn from yardage, regardless of fabric content, it is Traditional.
• Additional entry requirements for Traditional are
  • The one-page Traditional supplemental form
  • A photocopy of the pattern envelope front(s) if a pattern was used
  • A 2” x 3” swatch of each fashion fabric used, followed by lining and interfacing. Identify how each fabric was used.
  • A color photograph of the member wearing the outfit
  • The commentary

2. PURCHASED

• The member demonstrates positive consumer skills such as decision making in purchasing and coordinating an outfit. The main focus of Consumer Science – Purchased is on value rather than cost. Careful use of comparison shopping should result in value surpassing cost.
• A second focus is on versatility. How will you incorporate the new purchases into your existing wardrobe? Will you be able to wear the new garments and accessories for more than one occasion? Even an outfit purchased for a specific reason such as graduation can have other uses, especially if you substitute different shoes, add a jacket, shorten the dress, etc. A useful preliminary for this category is the wardrobe inventory.
• The maximum expenditure limit is $150 for all divisions. The limit cannot be exceeded and must be documented with receipts. Cost significantly below the $150 limit is possible and less cost may even result in higher value.
• Value and cost are recorded on the supplemental form.
• Everything visible must be included in the purchased list including jewelry, shoes and socks, hair bow, etc. Undergarments which are not visible are not included. Receipts are required for everything listed unless a gift or prior purchase.
• A gift or prior purchase must have estimated value and estimated cost listed.
• Cost of accessories handmade by the member is based on cost of materials. Estimated value should also be listed.
• Receipts should be organized and photocopied onto a separate sheet. Please, no original receipts or little slips which can easily be lost.
• Additional entry requirements for Purchased are
  • The one-page Consumer Science – Purchased supplemental form
  • Copies of receipts
  • A color photograph of the member wearing the outfit entered
  • 1-3 additional photographs of the member wearing parts of the outfit with other pre-existing wardrobe pieces to illustrate the versatility of the purchased pieces. If alterations or other purchases would be required, you can sketch or computer-generate them.
  • The commentar

3. RECYCLED

• The member designs and sews a wearable garment from previously used materials. The completed garment is different from its original use.
• This category focuses on creativity as well as sewing skills.
• The original garment is not yardage like a bedspread or sheet, but an actual garment. It might even be two or more original garments. Additional fabric and trim may be added to complete the new garment.
• The new garment must show at least 50% change in construction. This means it can’t just be a t-shirt dress cut in half to make a tank top and elastic-waist skirt. It could be a pair of jeans made into a skirt and handbag with calico fabric and trim added. It could be a large dress made into a skirt to fit a smaller person with the dress collar cut down to fit onto a new blouse. It could be 2 old shirts re-made into shorts and a light jacket with trim from a man’s tie. It could be an old prom dress made into a new blouse with dress pants cut down from a pair of men’s slacks. Be creative!
• Additional entry requirements for Recycled are
  • The one-page Recycled supplemental form
  • A 2” x 3” swatch of each fabric used. Identify how each was used.
  • Before and after color photographs. The “before” photograph shows the original garment and the “after” photograph shows the member wearing the new garment.
  • The commentary

4. WEARABLE ART – EMBELLISHED

• Decorate a garment(s) using arts and crafts techniques
• The member may purchase or make a garment(s) and then using arts/crafts techniques, embellish to taste. The main entry must be an embellished garment (coat, dress, pants, shirt, etc.). Embellished accessories like shoes or a hat may complete the outfit.
• This category focuses on creative techniques and workmanship as well as fit and coordination of the outfit. The objective is to provide the member a chance to sample and experiment with a variety of textile crafts. Youth are encouraged to develop creativity, individualism and imagination in designing one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.
• Additional entry requirements for Wearable Art-Embellished are
  • The one-page Wearable Art – Embellished supplemental form
  • Front and back color photos of the original garment
  • Front and back color photos showing the member wearing the completed embellished garment(s).
  • The commentary

5. BACKPACK CHALLENGE (Flyer PDF)

• Construct a backpack using Butterick pattern #5054, views C or E only. Backpacks made from other patterns will not be accepted. The member may design useful additions and embellish the backpack. Use your creativity with fabrics, colors and details to personalize your design. The optional Ipod case may be added as an accessory.
• Purchase or sew an outfit to coordinate with your backpack.
• The backpack is judged based on appearance, features used to customize it, and how it coordinates/ adds to the ensemble worn by the member while carrying or wearing it.
• There is no dollar limit for the outfit like in the Consumer Science - Purchased category, but it is always wise to be a smart consumer.
• The Challenge category was suggested by the 2006 youth participants.
• Additional entry requirements for Backpack Challenge are
  • The one-page Backpack Challenge supplemental form
  • A close-up color photo of the backpack
  • A color photo of the member holding the backpack while wearing the outfit being entered
  • A 2” x 3” swatch of each fabric used. Identify how each fabric was used.
  • The commentary