Fashion Revue

"Fashion: Red, White, and You!"
(Patriotic Theme)
Fashion Revue
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Valley Home School
13231 Pioneer Ave, Valley Home, California.
Sign-In 12:00 pm to 12:45 p.m.
Judging will start promptly at 1:00 pm

Click here to download 2012 Entry Form: 2012 Fashion Revue Entry Form

A pot luck snack bar (cheese, crackers, veggie trays, fruit trays, cookies, refreshments, etc) is planned between judging and the modeling revue. Please bring something to to share.
Revue starts approximately 4 pm followed by awards.

State Fashion Revue Handbook is used and can be found at: http://www.ca4h.org/files/61585.pdf

Entry forms will be sent to Clothing, Textile, Sewing, Arts & Crafts Leaders. The event is open to all Stanislaus County members.

Please bring or mail to: 4-H Office, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite A, Modesto, CA 95358. Must arrive by April 13th. Include commentary, swatches, copy of pattern or drawing, photos as indicated in the category descriptions.

Please type your commentary and attach to your entry form. For each category that you are entering we will need a separate commentary. Have someone read your commentary while you practice modeling. This will give you a better idea of how short or long you will need your commentary to be.

Commentary - Helpful Hints
(For commentary guidelines, click here: MS Word file Writing Commentaries or Writing Commentaries PDF

If you are a County winner, you may go on to the State Fashion Revue on May 26th at UC Davis. Registration is online at the link below. You will need pictures, swatches, and other required items with your State entry. (State due date is May 16, 2011). Please review the State entry requirements here:

http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Events/SFD/SFR

DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES:

Traditional (Must be in a Sewing Project)

To showcase the member’s sewing skills and their ability to coordinate an outfit.
Garment(s) sewn by the 4-H member

Consumer Science/Purchased:

Member demonstrates positive consumer skills such as decision making in purchasing and coordinating an outfit. The main focus is on value rather than cost.
Second focus is versatility. How will you incorporate the new with existing wardrobe.
Maximum expenditure limit is $100 for all divisions. (Including Shoes)
Value and cost are recorded
Everything visible must be included in the purchased list including jewelry, shoes, socks, hair bow, etc. Undergarments are not included.
Receipts must be kept and photocopied

Recycled (County Level Only):

Member designs and sews a wearable garment from previously used materials (other garments, not sheets or curtains).
Completed garment must be different from its original use.
Focus is on creativity as well as sewing skills
New garment must show at least 50% change in construction.

Wearable Art/Embellished

Decorate a garment(s) using arts and crafts techniques.
Member may purchase or make garments.
Focus is on creative techniques and workmanship as well as fit and coordination of the outfit.

Challenge Tote Bag -- Bag Up Fashion:

Tote bag using Simplicity pattern #7161, view "A" only. Keep it the same size; the padding is optional. Be creative with embellishments!
Model with a garment that coordinates with the tote. Judging is based on the tote bag and the overall appearance of the coordinating outfit.

$19.99 Purchase Category Challenge:

The spending limit is $19.99 for a complete outfit. This may include a jacket or vest and should give a coordinated total look.
Shoes are not included in the $19.99 but anything else that shows is, including jewelry and accessories. Sales tax does not count.
Receipts are required, although they can be handwritten from garage sales.
Sources may include garage sales, consignment stores, thrift stores, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.

Accessory Category: (County Level Only)

Aprons, bags, purses, scarf, 4-H scarf, etc.

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