4-H Sewing Division
Junior (Ages 9-13)
Unit I – Let’s Learn to Sew
790A Unit I Clothing Option: Shorts, pants, or skirt with casing waistline (elastic and/or drawstring). Garment must be made from woven fabric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appropriate visible seam finish, and machine stitched hem. This class is for ages 9-13.
790B Unit I Non-Clothing Option: Apron OR a Carrier Bag (i.e. drawstring bag, shoulder bag, tote bag, or laundry bag). Bag must include some type of handle. Item must be made from woven fabric and include the following: straight machine stitching, appropriate visible seam finish, and a casing or machine stitched hem on apron. Practice projects (travel kit and tissue holder) are not to be entered. This class is for ages 9-13.
Unit II – Let’s Get to the Bottom
791 Clothing Option: Skirt, shorts or pants. Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include the following: enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing, zipper, and a facing or waistband. This class is for youth ages 9-13.
792 Non-Clothing Option: Bag with zipper (tote bag, purse, garment bag, gym bag, sling bag). Exhibit must be made from woven fabric and include the following: enclosed seams, appropriate seam finish, interfacing, and zipper. Practice projects (book cover, zippered travel bag) are not to be entered. This class is for youth ages 9-13.
Unit III – Top it Off
793 Clothing Option: Shirt, simple jacket, one piece dress with no waistline, cape with a hood or collar, bathrobe, or vest with lining or facing.
794 Non-Clothing Option: Backpack or sports bag with lining or facing, applied trim, and button/ buttonhole closure.
Unit IV – Stretch Your Knit Skills
795 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made of knit fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, pajamas, or nightshirt.
Unit V – Moving On Up
796 One-piece complete outfit made from woven fabric such as a dress, coveralls, or jumpsuit.
Unit VI - Put It All Together
797 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete coordinating outfit such as athletic wear, dress with jacket or coat, swimwear with cover up, jacket or shirt with slacks/skirt
798 Non Clothing Option: Download a pattern from site of your choice for tote bag, purse luggage, etc. Required elements: pockets, functional zipper, creative stitchery. In documentation include name, county, name of unit, class entered, cost, and design source.
Up Cycle It!
799 a. Up Cycle It! Junior Clothing Option: item sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods. Documentation is required. This class is for ages 9-13 with sewing skills.
799 b. Up Cycle It! Junior Non-clothing option: accessories sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods. Documentation is required. This class is for ages 9-13 with sewing skills.
Senior (Ages 14-18)
Let’s be Casual
800 Clothing Option: 1 or 2 piece complete outfit made from knit or woven fabric such as a dress, top and bottom, romper, simple pajamas, or robe.
801 Non Clothing Option: 2 coordinating fashion accessories from the following: wallet, garment bag, purse, backpack or duffel bag
Dress it Up
802 1 or 2 piece complete “dressy” outfit such as a dress, suit, pantsuit, sport coat and slacks
Match it Up
803 Clothing Option: Choose at least one item from each group to make a complete 3 or 4 piece coordinated outfit: Shorts, pants, or skirt; Top, blouse, shirt; Vest, jacket, sweater.
804 Non Clothing Option: 3 or 4 piece coordinating luggage/travel accessories set
Creative Expressions
805 Clothing Option: Construct a complete outfit for one of the following activities: theater, cosplay, or historic costume; Uniform for medical profession, cheerleader, dancer, etc.; Riding apparel
806 Non-Clothing Option: Select one of the following and construct a: Fabric doll or animal with a wardrobe of two outfits; creative accessories such as gauntlets, tote, hat, purse, etc. Machine appliquéd specialty flag or decorative banner.
Leisure Time
807 Clothing Option: 2 or 3 piece complete outfit. Choose from the following: Athletic wear such as yoga, cycling, warm-up, bathing suit and cover-up, tennis wear, etc.; Pajamas and robe (must use specialty fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, fleece, nylon tricot); Raincoat and hat or rain suit
Formal Affair
808 1 or 2 piece complete outfit, such as a prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or tuxedo
Upcycle It!
809A Upcycle It! Senior Clothing Option: item sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods. Documentation is required. This class is for ages 14-18 with sewing skills.
809B Up Cycle It! Senior Non-clothing option: accessories sewn from repurposed garments or household fabric goods. Documentation is required.
810 Outerwear: Construct an outerwear garment such as a coat, jacket, cape, vest, parka, rainwear, etc. Must include zipper and/or button/buttonhole.