Level A (Grade 3)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Include at least 2 skills in the exhibit:
Insert elastic or drawstring Sew and trim a crotch curve
Machine topstitch hems Use a simple seam finish
Stitch in the ditch
Exhibit
Wearable: Elastic waist shorts, pants OR skirt with fold over casing; no pockets or similar sewn clothing article made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Simple pillow sham with lapped back opening and purchased pillow form (following instructions provided in manual) OR simple totebag with handles or drawstring or similar sewn article. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Level A (Grade 4
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams.
Include at least 2 skills in the exhibit:
Use interfacing Staystitch and understitch
Apply a facing or binding Stitch curved seams
Trim and grade seams Work with fiberfill
Machine topstitch hems
Exhibit
Wearable: Shorts, pants OR skirt with partial or full sewn-on waistband or waistline facing, or partial elastic waistband (not a full elastic waistband) OR simple shirt or top OR BBQ apron or similar sewn clothing article made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Shaped pillow with curved seams, stuffed and sewn closed OR hanging pocket organizer OR bound edge placemats (set of 4) or similar sewn article. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Level B (Grade 5)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate.
Choose at least 3 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit.
match fabric design gather fabric
insert zipper use a drawstring
hand-stitch a hem sew a simple sleeve
apply purchased trim or ribbons sew patch or inseam pockets
use a simple lining do a machine blind hem
apply machine topstitching do a machine topstitched hem
sew with knit insert elastic
apply facings sew buttons
apply binding use batting
Exhibit
Wearable: Simple shirt with sleeves OR sundress OR jumper OR simple 2 piece pajamas or similar sewn clothing article made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person. A similar article is permissible provided the skillset is the same as the listed articles. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926C-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Pillow lap quilt (quillow) OR structured duffel bag, tote bag or backpack, OR sewn hat or similar sewn article. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926C-W) to the exhibit.
Level B (Grade 6)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate.
Choose at least 4 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit.
make darts set in sleeves
insert a lapped zipper hand-stitch a hem
make buttonholes sew tucks or pleats
sew ruffles hand sew buttons
apply trim sew a simple lining
sew patch pockets apply bindings
do a machine topstitched hem sew facings
apply ribbings sew a simple collar
do a machine blind hem sew with knit
match fabric design use fiberfill
apply machine appliqué insert piping
apply machine topstitching construct with a serger
sew inseam pockets
Exhibit
Wearable: Two (2) garments that can be worn together made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926D-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Pillow sham with button or zipper closing, appliqued design, piping or ruffle. Make your own pillow form OR totebag with zipper or duffel bag with zipper, pockets and lining OR doll or pet clothes or similar sewn article OR construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in the manual).
Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926D-W) to the exhibit.
Level C (Grade 7)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching, and trimming should be used when appropriate.
Choose at least 5 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit:
make darts set in sleeves
sew facing apply ribbing
apply a collar sew on buttons
use doll joints apply inseam pockets
apply front hip pockets match fabric design
apply trims apply machine or hand appliqué
apply machine topstitching insert a lapped zipper
insert an invisible zipper insert a separating zipper
insert a fly front zipper do machine quilting
do a hand-stitched hem do a machine topstitched hem
do a machine blind hem attach cuffs
apply binding sew lining
apply ruffles insert piping
make buttonholes use fiberfill
apply patch pockets use a twin needle
apply tucks/pleats construct with a serger
apply machine embroidery
Exhibit
Wearable: School, casual or sports outfit made to be worn by the 4-H member or another persons. Can be one or more pieces. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 927C-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Dressed, jointed (with sockets) stuffed animal OR sewn item for holiday or special occasion or similar sewn article OR construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 927C-W) to the exhibit.
Level C (Grades 8 and 9)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics).Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate.
In addition, choose at least 6 of these skills for each sewn exhibit:
make darts make tucks
add lining add facings
add plackets add lapels
make sleeves add gathers
apply trim apply ribbing
add a drawstring use shaped seams
use fiberfill add a waistband
add patch pockets add front hip pockets
match fabric design make shoulder pads
attach cuffs make pleats
insert elastic add boning
apply a collar insert piping
make a neckband add vents
sew buttons add underlining
add ruffles sew with knit
make button loops do hand beading
add inseam pockets add welt pockets
use twin needle create bound edges
do machine or hand quilting apply machine or hand applique
apply machine topstitching insert an invisible zipper
insert a separating zipper insert a fly front zipper
insert a lapped zipper insert a hand picked zipper
do a machine topstitched hem do a machine blind hem
do a hand-stitched hem make self-covered buttons
use speciality threads make self-enclosed seams
sew with difficult fabric make machine buttonholes
make bound buttonholes apply machine embroidery
Exhibit
Wearable: See advanced sewing wearable exhibit options below. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Sewn items for your home OR construction techniques sample notebook OR sewing machine survey. (Following instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W) to the exhibit.
Level D (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. In addition, choose at least 6 of these skills for each sewn exhibit:
make darts make tucks
add lining add facings
add plackets add lapels
make sleeves add gathers
apply trim apply ribbing
add a drawstring attach cuffs
make pleats insert elastic
add boning apply a collar
insert piping make a neckband
add vents sew buttons
add underlining add ruffles
do machine or hand quilting apply machine or hand appliqué
apply machine topstitching insert an invisible zipper
insert a separating zipper insert a fly front zipper
insert a lapped zipper insert a hand picked zipper
do a machine topstitched hem do a machine blind hem
do a hand-stitched hem use shaped seams
use fiberfill and/or batting add a waistband
add patch pockets add front hip pockets
match fabric design make shoulder pads
apply machine embroidery coordination of fabric for quilted item
sew with knit make button loops
do hand beading add inseam pockets
add welt pockets use twin needle
create bound edges hand/machine beading
make a reversable item make self-covered buttons
use specialty threads make self-enclosed seams
sew with difficult fabric construct with a serger
make machine buttonholes make bound buttonholes
piece quilted item other skills not listed above
Exhibit
Wearable: See advanced sewing wearable exhibit options below. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable: Sewn items for your home OR construction techniques sample notebook OR sewing machine survey. (Following instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W) to the exhibit.
Advanced Sewing Wearable Exhibits (Levels C & D)
Exhibit
Advanced Sewing Wearable Exhibit Options (Fashion Revue Categories) Levels C & D
All senior sewing wearable exhibits (Grades 8-12) are to be made so it can be worn by the exhibitor or another person. All senior sewing (Grades 8-12) outfits exhibited in Fashion Revue must be made and worn by the exhibitor.
DEFINITION OF AN OUTFIT: An outfit is a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - such as one or two piece dress, or one or two piece pant suit, or a three piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt.
***Informal or Casual Wear: A complete outfit of 1 or 2 pieces suitable for school, weekend, or casual, informal activities.
***Dress Up: This is suitable for special, church, or social occasions that are not considered to be formal. It may be an outfit of one or more pieces with or without its own costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is not an outfit that would be worn to school, weekend, or casual, informal activities.
***Free Choice: A complete outfit comprised of garments that do not fit in the other classifications. Examples include: tennis wear, swim wear, athletic or sportswear, lounge wear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or international costumes, capes, and unlined coats.
***Suit or Coat: The suit consists of two pieces including a skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is not a dress with jacket as in "dress up wear". The coat is a separate lined coat. It will be judged separately as a coat with its own accessories.
***Separates: Consists of three garments that must be worn as a coordinated complete outfit. Each piece should be versatile enough to be worn with other garments.
***Formal Wear: This outfit may be one or more pieces suitable for any formal occasion, such as proms, weddings, and formal evening functions.
