4-H FASHION REVUE (May/June)

This event is a sewing contest open to area youth ages 5-18. To enter, youth complete an entry form and turn in their completed garment by the announced deadline.

To be in the 4-H Fashion Revue, youth sew a garment at home with guidance from a parent or other knowledgeable adult, or they may sew a garment while attending 4-H sewing classes. Youth should select a pattern appropriate for their skill level. Extension staff has a "Make a Skirt without a Pattern" instruction guide that is appropriate for younger youth. The garment must be completed by the child (with appropriate supervision by an adult volunteer or parent as necessary for the child's age).

Children 14 and older (age determined as of January 1 of the program year) must complete a "Short Record Form" and must sew a complete garment (i.e., a dress, a skirt and blouse, or pants and shirt) to be eligible to compete in state competition. The "Short Record Form" summarizes their experience in the sewing project and their overall leadership in 4-H. It counts as 25% of the scoring in county and state competition.

Youth will turn in their garments to be evaluated for sewing construction. Then, youth will model their garments for the judges to evaluate fit, overall look, and poise. The judging results are kept secret until the awards program following the 4-H Fashion Revue.

All youth model their garments during the 4-H Fashion Revue that will be held during County Activity Day. Awards will be announced during the afternoon awards program on County Activity Day.

Awards

• Youth 5-8 will receive participation recognition; gift will be selected by event coordinator.
• Youth 9-18 will compete in two age divisions*: junior (9-13) and senior (14-18).
• • 1st Place - Rosette Ribbon and $20 in 4-H Fun Bucks
  • 2nd Place - Rosette Ribbon and $15 in 4-H Fun Bucks
  • 3rd Place - Rosette Ribbon and $10 in 4-H Fun Bucks
• All youth will receive participation ribbons.

Senior participants will compete for the opportunity to represent Henderson County in state competition. Based upon the number of participants in the 4-H Fashion Revue, our county can send 1-3 delegates to state competition.

• At the state level, 1st-10th place honors are awarded.
• In addition, preliminary winners are selected in the Short Record Form, Construction, and Fit & Showmanship divisions. The winner in each division receives a $100 savings bond.
• The 1st place winner receives an expense-paid trip to National 4-H Congress.

* Please note the age divisions for the 4-H Fashion Revue are different from normal competitive age division in 4-H to remain consistent with state age divisions for this event.