Clothing Revue

Any youth enrolled in a 4-H project related to clothing and textiles.

Age Divisions

• Junior ages 8 to 12 on September 1
• Senior ages 13 to 18 on September 1

County: Each county may conduct a Clothing Revue and may select members to participate in the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. County awards are determined locally. Contact your county Extension office for local dates.

State: The event will be held on the Monday of the State Fair in the State Fair Center. Participants may unload and enter at the northwest gate (Gate F) of the fairgrounds. Parking is not available at this gate. State Fair security will require proper credentials. Vehicles will be towed if left for more than the designated unloading time. Participants will need to allow at least 30 minutes of walking time from parking to the State Fair Center. If members would like to enter both events, they will be judged at 9:30 a.m. for Project Expo and then participate in Clothing Revue.

Bring your garment(s) and accessories with you to the event on a hanger or in a garment bag; come dressed in street wear. You will put on your garment(s) at an assigned time for judging.

4-H’ers may use their static exhibit in Clothing Revue. Please attach a special Clothing Revue tag.

All entries at the State Fair will be awarded a ribbon. Outstanding overall presentations in each division will be recognized with Awards of Excellence

National: One youth (senior division) will be eligible to attend FCS National Championship & Conference located in San Antonio Texas in January of the following year.

1. Acquire life skills by participating in experiences that help develop:
   • Self-confidence and poise
   • An understanding of “self” as they select clothing
   • that makes them look good and fi ts their personality
   • Skills to plan and select clothing for different occasions
   • Skills to select appropriate accessories
2. Select and purchase or recycle a garment that can be used effectively in the wardrobe
3. Evaluate clothing to determine its value in their wardrobe and budget
4. Develop poise, good posture and grooming habits through modeling experience
5. Share with others the knowledge and skills they learned

Purchase or recycle a major clothing item that relates to a wardrobe plan. Select an item appropriate for modeling in a public revue. The following are suggested types of garments appropriate for 4-H Consumer Clothing Revue:

• School outfits: Clothes that are comfortable, functional and appropriate for local school situations (formal and semi-formal attire is not included)
• Spectator and active sports apparel: Clothes that are suitable for contact and/or spectator participation in outdoor and/or indoor sporting events (swimwear is not appropriate)
• Street attire: Clothes that are appropriate to wear on the job, for travel or to church
• Cultural and ethnic heritage: Clothes that are related to the cultural or ethnic heritage of the participant or a culture or ethnic background the participant is studying.
• Formal and semi-formal dress or suit: Clothes that are suitable for the prom, weddings and special parties

Prepare purchased or recycled garments for wear by clipping threads, securing buttons, hemming, etc., when necessary. In some cases, minor alterations may be necessary.

Bring purchased or recycled garment and accessories to the event. Include completed 4-H Consumer Clothing Revue Fact Sheet (CB507 or CB508), which includes color photo(s) of the outfit.

• Junior Buy and Show Fact Sheet (CB507)
• Senior Buy and Show Fact Sheet (CB508)

Evaluation will be based on categories included on the 4-H Consumer Clothing Revue Evaluation Form.

Evaluation will be based on categories included on the 4-H Consumer Clothing Revue Evaluation Form.

1. Develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities.
2. Build self-confidence and poise by developing:
   • An understanding of “self” so the individual may select and make clothing that is becoming and expressive for his or her personality.
   • Skills necessary to plan, select and construct clothing for different occasions.
   • An ability to select suitable accessories.
   • Knowledge of and skill in the use of a decision-making process.
3. Make and model a garment that is needed in the wardrobe.
4. Develop poise, good posture and grooming habits.
5. Share knowledge and skill learned through 4-H Constructed Clothing Revue participation with others.

Junior Division
Construct half or more of clothing being modeled. For example: a simple shirt, blouse, shorts, pants, skirt, jumper or dress. Items such as a scarf or apron are not acceptable. Clothing modeled must be part of a project related to clothing and textiles.

Senior Division
Construct the major part of clothing being modeled. For example: a dress, shirt/blouse and pants, shirt/pants and vest (shirt/blouse could be purchased). Clothing constructed must be made as part of a clothing and textiles-related project in which the member is enrolled. Clothing constructed must be
appropriate for modeling in a public revue.

The following are suggestions for types of garments that are appropriate for county and state events:

• School outfits: Clothes that are comfortable, functional and appropriate for local school situations
• Spectator and active sports apparel: Clothes that are suitable for contact or observatory participation in outdoor or indoor sporting events
• Street attire: Clothes that are appropriate to wear in the city, on the job, for travel or to church
• Formal and semi-formal dress or suit: Clothes that are suitable for the prom, weddings and special parties
• Cultural and ethnic heritage: Clothes that are related to the cultural and ethnic heritage of the participant or a cultural or ethnic background the participant is studying.

Select suitable and complementary accessories.

Bring the constructed garment, pattern guide and accessories to the event. Judging will include the fit and appearance of the outfit on the model, knowledge of the subject, construction of the garment, and poise, posture and grooming within the abilities of the 4-H’er.

Bring clothing items and accessories to the event. Include completed Sew and Show Narration Sheet which includes color photo(s) of the outfit and fabric swatches.

Evaluation will be based on categories included on the 4-H Consumer Clothing Revue Evaluation Form.

1. Develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities.
2. Build self-confidence and poise by developing:
   • An understanding of “self’ so individuals may create and select clothing representative of their personality.
   • Skills necessary to plan, select and decorate clothing for different occasions while remaining aware of garment care and cost effectiveness.
   • Knowledge of and skill in the use of a decision-making process.
3. Decorate and model a garment that reflects creativity and a sense of individual style.
4. Develop poise, good posture and grooming habits.
5. Share knowledge and skills learned through Clothing Revue participation with others.

Decorate a garment and/or accessory in a way that it reflects individual style. This can be an item already in the wardrobe, or constructed or purchased for this specific use. The decoration process, workmanship and quality of the finished
project will be evaluated, not the original construction of the garment/accessory independently from the project. The interview and 4-H’er’s knowledge of the decoration process also are key components of the final score. The clothing decorated must be appropriate for modeling in a public revue.

Select suitable and complementary accessories.

Bring the decorated garment/accessory and completed fact sheet to the event.

Judging will include the appearance of the decorated item on the 4-H’er, knowledge of the project and subject area, the embellishment process, and poise, posture and grooming within the 4-H’er’s abilities.