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Clothing Construction
Project units are designed formembers 8-18 years old.
Use a sewing machine Use a variety of toolsSew with simple patterns Build on sewing techniquesCreate a simple garment
STEAM Units 1-2 Inspiring youth to:
Use different fabrics Use more advancedtechniquesExperiment with differenttypes of textile material
STEAM Unit 3 Inspiring youth to:
Project units are designed formembers 11-18 years old.
Make garments for othersLearn to take accuratemeasurementsLearn how to adjustpatterns
Sewing For Others Unit 7 Inspiring youth to:
Create something new fromsomething old usingdifferent types of recyclablematerials
old garmentshome furnishing items
Recycle Clothing Unit 8 Inspiring youth to:
Growing Career PathwaysFashion DesignerGraphic DesignerModelPhotographerProfessional Tailor
Clothing Construction Tips
Resources:Exhibit & Judging
Requirements
Record Books
Manual Information
Located at: Colorado4h.org
Evaluation is based on construction of the articles, garments and/or outfitsPattern instruction sheet is required for all units and attached securely in binderLabel all garment pieces by using a piece of muslin and fabric pen or fabric label. Include:name, age, unit and countyDemonstrate and display information learnedHave fun telling your storyExhibit at county fair
Beginner Tips:Unit 1: Use a simple pattern (5 pieces max)without set-in sleeves, zippers, collars orbutton loopsSimple seam finish, no sergersClothing is defined as wearableExhibit shall consist of 3 (or less) coordinatedpieces. No accessory items. (i.e. shoes, etc.)Units 1 & 2: Follow required sewing techniquesUnit 1 Fabric Selection: Firmly woven medium-weight cotton or at least 50% cotton blend.
Advanced Tips:Buttonholes and button loops areto be used in Unit 2 and aboveSerger seam finish may be usedUnit 2: Include one or more ofthese techniques: set-in sleeves,zippers, collars, cuffs or buttonholesUnit 2 Fabric Selection: Any wovenor knit fabric appropriate to designUnit 3: Demonstrate advancedsewing skills, such as: rolled hems,hand-picked zippers, princessseams, tailoring techniques (Frenchor Hong Kong), non-woveninterfacing, etc.Unit 3 Fabric Selection: 50-100percent of the fabric selected.Example: 75% wool and 25% cotton
Upcycle Your Style Tips
Resources:Exhibit & Judging
Requirements
Record Books
Manual Information
Located at: Colorado4h.org
Decorate or embellish one to three coordinated garments that illustrate whatyou learnedExhibit a completed Artistic Clothing e-recordDo a demonstration/show and tellJudge/evaluate clothing products Do a clothing -related community service
Project Tips:Experiment with a variety of textile crafts
Decorate a garment of your choice, such as a
t-shirt, pants, jacket, blouse/shirt, etc.
Use different ideas and tools to create or
modify a design
Practice modeling skills
Share talents acquired through
demonstrations and exhibits
Exhibit Options:Applied – Decorations are
attached by gluing, fusing or
painting, such as jewels, puff
paints, applique’, or tie-dyed.
Stitched – Decorations may be
hand or machine stitched, such
as applique’ with satin stitch,
embroidery, quilting, beading,
knitting or crochet (by self or
others).
Combination – Decorations
include a significant amount
(minimum of 30 percent each)
from the two categories (such as
stitched and applied).
Judging Criteria: