Sewing & Textiles
SEWING & TEXTILES Department CC (Classes 1 – 16)
CLOTHING EXHIBIT RULES:
- 4-H members may exhibit only one article per lot number.
- If desired, members may label their garments.
- Garments may have been worn but must be clean and pressed before entered.
- No garment may be entered under more than one lot.
SEWING AWARD - Bertha Nelson was a 4-H leader for 50+ years as well as serving as the clothing superintendent
during the fairs. In honor of her dedication to 4-H youth, her grandchildren created
the “Bertha Nelson Award”.
Award given in her memory will go the 4-H member with the top first year clothing
exhibit.
CC - CLASS 1 –Sewing Level 1
Lot Number
- Display of sewing machine parts labeled
- Display of sewing supplies/equipment labeled
- Sewing Portfolio
- Maker’s Journal
- Zipped Pouch
- Tissue holder
- Laundry bag
- Shoulder bag
- Fabric book cover
- Zippered travel bag
- Duffel bag
- Nine-patch pillow
- Sewing Supply case set
- Hair scrunchie
- Placemat (set of 2)
- Apron
- Oven Mitt
- Bean Bag Game
- Crayon Roll
- Pillow Case
- Wallet
- Pajamas
- Headband
- “D” Ring Belt
- Any other A
- Any other B
CC - CLASS 2 –Sewing Level 2
Lot Number
- Pillowcase with button closure
- Backpack
- Gift bag
- Bath mitt
- Shoe bag
- Patchwork pillow
- Simple apron
- Pants
- Shirt
- Display of the results of tests on various fabrics
- Zippered item
- Tote bag with pockets
- Item made from polar fleece
- Any original design item
- Any item made from a pattern
- Item of clothing you have “recycled” into something new
- Display of results from dyeing fabric
- Sewing Portfolio
- Tailor’s Ham & Seam Roll
- Poster/display of burned fabric samples
- Poster/display of faded fabric samples
- Sewn item with overedge or serge finish
- Sewn item with darts and gathers
- Sewn item with button and buttonhole
- Sewn using clipped and/or notched curves
- Sewn item with hand hemming
- Sewn item with interfacing
- Item with lap zipper
- Item with patch pocket
- Item with set-in sleeve
- Item with placket and cuff
- Item with a collar
- Item with a waistband
- Any other A
- Any other B
CC - CLASS 3 - Advanced Sewing Level 3-5
Lot Number
- Tailored jacket/coat
- Formal wear
- Garment that is lined
- Item with bound button holes
- Item with rolled collar and/or lapel
- Item made using specialty fabric
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC - CLASS 4 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Lot Number
- Any other A
- Any other B
CC - CLASS 5 - KNITTING/BEGINNING
Lot Number
- Pair of pot holders
- Mittens
- Ear warmer or ski band
- Slippers
- Hat
- Pillow
- Small afghan
- Dish rag
- Craft item
- Scarf
- Holiday item
- Doily
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC - CLASS 6- KNITTING/ INTERMEDIATE
Lot Number
- Item using a combination of stitches (including knitting and purling)
- Afghan
- Doily
- Slippers
- Novelties (stuffed toys, etc.)
- Mittens (2 colors)
- Sweater with raglan sleeves
- Holiday item
- Item of clothing
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC - CLASS 7 - KNITTING/ADVANCED
Lot Number
- Afghan
- Sweater set
- Suit or dress
- Matching skirt and sweater
- Coat sweater with design
- Article using circular needles, skirts, sweaters, etc.
- Socks or cap using four needles
- Any other A. – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 8 - - CROCHETING/BEGINNING
Lot Number
- Set of two pot holders
- Simple vest
- Hat
- Scarf
- Slippers
- Pillow
- Article of clothing
- Drawstring bag or belt
- Holiday item
- Dish rag
- Doily
- Christmas ornament
- Small afghan
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 9 - - CROCHETING/ ADVANCED
Lot Number
- Item of clothing
- Afghan
- Sweater
- Vest
- Purse or bag
- Item using pattern stitches or changing colors
- Holiday Item
- Bed cover
- Starched item
- Doily
- Craft item
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 10 - - EMBROIDERY /BEGINNING
Lot Number
- Pot holder
- Pillow top
- Pin cushion
- Small picture
- Article using cross stitch
- Article using counted cross stitch
- Small counted cross stitch picture
- Article using French Knots
- Simple design on dresser scarf, towel or clothing item
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 11 - - EMBROIDERY/ADVANCED
Lot Number
- Purse
- Set of four (4) Place mats
- Set of four (4) towels
- Set of pictures
- Wall hanging
- Smocking on any item
- Design on clothing item or any other article
- Counted cross stitch picture
- Holiday item
- Counted cross stitch linens
- Crewel
- Bell pull
- Decorating item
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 12 - - BEGINNING QUILTING You Can Quilt!
Lot Number
- An educational display or exhibit on quilt history.
- An educational display or exhibit of 10 quilting supplies.
- An educational display or exhibit using five (5) fabrics and the color wheel for a quilt.
- An educational display or exhibit showing the safe way to use a rotary cutter.
- An educational display or exhibit showing the steps for sewing a quilt top.
- An educational display or exhibit showing at least four (4) different types of batting and what is the best use of each.
- A potholder showing the binding technique from the project book.
- A Four Patch Quilt
- A Rail Fence Quilt
- An educational display or exhibit showing 10 quilting terms.
- Any other educational display or exhibit within the “You Can Quilt!” project level.
CC -- CLASS 13 - - INTERMEDIATE QUILTING Creative Corners Project Block 1
Lot Number
- Exhibit a set (4) of placemats from page 5 of the project book.
- Exhibit a table runner from page 6 of the project book.
- Exhibit an autograph pillow from page 7 of the project book.
- Exhibit a baby or lap size quilt demonstrated in project book. Minimum size: 36” x 54” / Maximum size 54” x 72”.
- Exhibit a twin or double size quilt demonstrated in the project book.
- Exhibit a queen or larger size quilt demonstrated in the project book.
- Educational display or exhibit using techniques of finishing a quilt.
- Exhibit a wall hanging demonstrated in the project book.
- Any other educational display or exhibit within the “Creative Corners Project” level.
CC -- CLASS 14 - - ADVANCED QUILTING Terrific Triangles Project Book 2
Lot Number
- Exhibit any size quilt demonstrated in this project level.
- Exhibit a wall hanging demonstrated in this project level.
- Exhibit a tote bag or purse demonstrated in this project level.
- Exhibit a table runner demonstrated in this project level.
- Exhibit a set (2) pillow shams demonstrated in this project level.
- Educational display or exhibit showing one of the challenges for the Terrific Triangles project level.
- Any other educational display or exhibit within the “Terrific Triangles” project level.
CC -- CLASS 15 - OPEN TO ANY QUILTING MEMBER
Lot Number
- Tied quilt
- Quilt block
- Set of placemats
- Wall hanging
- Strip quilted item
- Pillow
- Table runner
- Mini quilt
- Quilted item made from recycled item
- Any appliquéd item
- Craft item using quilting, patchwork, appliqué
- Machine quilted item
- Hand quilted quilt
- Hand quilted item
- Item of clothing
- Completed quilt top but not yet quilted
- Completed pieced item but not yet quilted
- Completed appliquéd item but not yet quilted
- Any other A – not listed above
- Any other B – not listed above
CC -- CLASS 16 - - OPEN TO ANY 4-H CLOTHING & TEXTILE MEMBER
Lot Number
- Accessory you have designed
- Needlepoint item
- Plastic canvas item
- Quilted item
- Any latch hook item
- Weaving item
- Counted cross stitch item
- Item using fabric paint
- Holiday item
- Decorated sweatshirt
- Quilted garment
- Item made with 100% wool fabric
- Item made with wool blend fabric
- Canvas Bag
- Back Pack
- Skirt 22. Pants
- Blouse
- T-Shirt
- Shorts
- Knit Top
- Woven Fabric Top
- Pants
- Polar Fleecs item
- Recycled item
- Any other A - not listed
- Any other B - not listed