4-H Clothing Showcase and Ready to Wear Intent Due – April 3

2023 Clothing Showcase Intent Form Due April 3, 2023

Clothing Construction and/or Ready to Wear
This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their consumer skills, sewing skills, or both as they participate in two different areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion or both portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the day of the showcase to interview with the judge.

All Entry Forms, Garments, and Ready to Wear Portfolios must be turned into the office by April 17.

Clothing Construction:  A 4-H member will model a garment or outfit they have sewn. 4-H’er will interview with a judge about the construction and selection of pattern and fabric. Construction, fit, and overall look will be considered. Participants will model in the showcase portion of the event. Garments will be evaluated according to sewing level, according to project guidelines.

Clothing Showcase Application

Ready to Wear:  A 4-H member will bring an outfit of Ready to Wear clothing to model before a judge for fit and selection of accessories. Participants will interview with the judge to justify why the garment is needed in their wardrobe and the selection process. 4-H’er must be present for the evaluation session and showcase portion on the day of the Clothing Showcase.

Ready to Wear Guidelines

Ready to Wear Portfolio Template

**More information on both contests can be found on the Delaware 4-H websiteScroll down to Clothing and Textiles Showcase**