Ventura County 4-H Family Consumer Sciences PDC Presents

FASHION REVUE 2015 Saturday, February 28, 2015

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Sacred Heart Church at 10800 Henderson Road, Ventura

* THIS EVENT WILL RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH VENTURA COUNTY 4-H FASHION REVUE*

* * * REGISTRATION INFORMATION * * *

Categories

1. Traditional (Sew or Woven from scratch)2. Consumer Science Purchased; $40.00 limit3. Upcycled4. Jacket Challenge

5. Costume Challenge

The purpose of 4-H Fashion Revue is to:o Provide educational activities for youth who are learning and growing in citizenship, leadership and life

skillso Inspire appreciation of clothing, textiles, consumer science, and personal developmento Introduce opportunities to extend youth leadership and communicationo Promote self-esteem through individual expression

AGE DIVISIONS:Junior: Age 9-11 as of January 1, 2014Intermediate: Age 12-13 as of January 1, 2014Senior: Age 14 and up as of January 1, 2014. A member is eligible to participate as a senior until December 31 of the calendar year in which they turn 19.Primary members: Age 5-8

o Are not eligible to attend Sectional or State Fashion Revue.o May enter County Fashion Revue in the Upcycled category only.o Will receive a participation ribbon and certificate.o Will not be judged.

Each participant must complete:1. A Ventura County Fashion Revue Entry Form: online submission ONLY

http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=137762. Code of Conduct http://www.ca4-H.org/files/4715.pdf3. Medical Release/Health History http://www.ca4-H.org/files/4726.pdf4. The supplemental form for the category they are entering5. A commentary6. Additional information required is listed on the supplemental form such as fabric swatches, pattern

envelope pictures, receipts and photos. Please send 3 copies of all supplemental entry materials. These are needed for the judges.

ENTRIES: Questions? Contact Cynthia Hassien at schassien@verizon.net.o Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2015.o Fee: $7.00 per member.

Checks MUST be made payable to: “UC 4-H Ventura County” and “Fashion Revue” MUST be written on the memo line.

o Mail Fees AND Forms to: Cynthia Hassien12165 Grape Hill Rd.Ojai, CA 93023

ESTIMATED TIMELINE: Check In: 1:00 p.m. Fashion Show: 4:00ish Judging: 1:30 p.m. Awards: 5:00 p.m.

Fashion Revue Rules and CategoriesAGE DIVISIONS: Junior: Age 9-11 as of January 1, 2014

Intermediate: Age 12-13 as of January 1, 2014Senior: Age 14 and up as of January 1, 2014. A member is eligible to participate as a senior until December 31 of the calendar year in which they turn 19.Primary: Age 5-8o Are not eligible to enter State or Sectional Fashion Revue (SFR) but are encouraged

to go and watch.

ENTRY CATEGORIES1. Traditional: The focus is to showcase the member’s sewing skills and ability to coordinate an outfit.

o As skill levels range from beginning to advanced, entries in the Traditional category will also vary. The entry might be a one-piece dress or it might be three coordinated pieces.

o A beginning member may sew one garment and purchase coordinating pieces to complete the outfit, for example a sewn jumper worn with a purchased blouse. The entry form would state which garment(s) are sewn.

o If the Traditional ensemble has additional sewn garments which cannot all be worn at once, for example a 4-piece suit containing coordinating pieces, the additional garments may be carried. All the coordinated sewn pieces will be evaluated.

o There is no separate category at State Fashion Revue for wool, cotton or costumes. If the outfit is sewn from yardage, regardless of fabric content, it is a Traditional entry.

o Additional entry requirements for Traditional are the one-page supplemental form, a photocopy of the pattern envelope(s) if a pattern was used, a 2x3 inch swatch of each fabric or thread used.

2. Consumer Science Purchased has a $40 limit for everything showing including shoes, jewelry and accessories, but not sales tax.

o Receipts are required, with purchases made during the 2014-2015 4-H year. Receipts can be handwritten if from garage sales, thrift shops, etc.

3. Upcycled category involves taking at least one existing garment and turning it into a completely new, different, and usable garment. The outfit must also include an accessory made from something that wasn’t originally an accessory.

o A before photograph is required showing the beginning garment.o Refashioning clothes and accessories is a great way to revamp your wardrobe on a budget.

Instead of throwing away unwanted pieces of clothing or household items, be innovative and transform them into items you can actually wear.Ideas include:

A dress from a man’s shirt with embellishments from neckties Transform a t-shirt into a ruffled shrug A prom dress made from men’s tuxedo pants and a silk scarf Pants from an old jacket using the buttons to fasten the new pockets A hat made from a sweater (accessory) A belt made from jeans (accessory) A shoulder bag from pants (accessory) Jewelry from paper clips, pull tabs, and newspaper (accessory)

4. Jacket Challenge – tiered requirements - Junior: construct a jacket using any pattern, any fabric. Intermediate: construct a jacket and one other garment. Senior: construct a jacket and other pieces to complete an outfit. The entry must be sewn by the member as part of his/her 4-H Clothing &

Textiles project. What is a jacket? For this category it covers the upper body, has sleeves of any length and opens in the front. Other construction details such as fasteners, collar, lapels, pockets, lining, etc. are optional, determined by sewing experience.

5. Costume Challenge - use any technique, any materials, and any pattern to create a costume. It does not need to be sewn from fabric but it does need to be made by the participant, not purchased. There is no 4-H project requirement. The theme and costume must be 4-H appropriate.

o The member may make the pattern larger or smaller to fit and embellish the apron but not change the basic design.

o Sew or purchase additional garments to compliment the apron.o The State Fashion Revue entry form asks the member to describe the purpose of the apron,

so be thinking about this during the apron design.

Please Note: County medalists have the option of proceeding directly to 2015 State Fashion Revue on May 30, 2015, at UC Davis Olson Hall, without attending Sectional Fashion Revue. Medalist can opt to attend sectional and state, or sectional and not state, or state and not sectional. Please be ready to tell the Fashion Revue chair your intentions on the day of our event. Alternates will be chosen to attend Sectional if the medalist is unable to attend. Sectional entrants must complete entry form and pay the $2.00 fee on the day of our event. Forms for Sectional must be sent together from the County 4-H Office. Entries for State are made by the individual medalist.

Sectional forms and information can be found online at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Volunteers/Councils/Sectional/South/South_Section_Field_Day/Ventura County must send one judge to Sectional or our members will not be judged.

State forms and information can be found online at:http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/SFR/

Additional State Fashion Revue Rules:o Traditional, Upcycled and Denim Challenge entries must be sewn as part of the member’s Clothing &

Textiles project (a.k.a. Sewing). There are no project requirements for the Consumer Science-Purchased and Jacket Challenge categories.

o For all entries, the outfit must be produced and modeled by the individual member.o All outfits must meet State Fashion Revue modesty guidelines. New for 2014: all shorts, skirts, dresses,

etc. must be at least fingertip length. o Other categories offered in other years, will not be included at 2014 State Fashion Revue. Only the 5

categories listed above are included for 2014 at the state event. o Counties may offer additional categories but all outfits qualifying to advance to State Fashion Revue

must meet State Fashion Revue guidelines.o A member may only enter one outfit in State Fashion Revue.

JUDGING o Participants are divided by age division and category for judging.o Participants are judged on overall appearance and expression of personal style while wearing their

outfits.o Participants will briefly tell the judges what they made or purchased, and what they learned;

approximately 30 seconds, no note cards.o Participants should be prepared for questions from the judges.o The judges will review the entry forms and accompanying information.

o There will not be “on the hanger” judging.o Judging is closed to the public.o The commentary is not read during judging. Excerpts will be read during the County Fashion Show. The

commentary will be read at Sectional and State during the Fashion Show.

AWARDSo All entries will be judged by the Danish System where every entry receives recognition based upon

individual merit. The standard of excellence must be met as stated on the judging sheets. See forms.o Each participant will receive a certificate and a ribbon.o Additional awards may be given in each age division, in each category, including medals and donated

prizes.o Awards are based on merit, as determined by the judges. If there is only one entry in a category, this

does not automatically warrant an award.

Community ServiceSTATE FASHION REVUE Service Projects:State Fashion Revue is coordinating two service projects:"Fashion It Pillowcases" for foster children, Ronald McDonald type housing, Children’s Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Special Needs Camps, and other venues throughout California.

Information: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/200146.pdf Pattern & Instructions: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/198759.pdf Pillowcase Making Open House on Jan. 2, 1-5 pm Please rsvp at http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=14084

"Hats for the Hopeful" for youth and adult cancer patients, newborns, homeless drop-in shelters or to till a need in your community. They can be made of fleece, soft fabric or knitted/crocheted of soft yarn.

Information: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/199638.pdf Pattern & Instructions: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/199639.pdf

Cover Art Contest The State Fashion Revue committee is seeking entries to design the program cover for the SFR Fashion Show. Your design should reflect the theme, "Through the Looking Glass". Contest rules are:

One design per member. Any 4-H youth member may participate, regardless of projects. The design can be digital or hand drawn. You may use any medium (colored pencil, marker, paint, digital). The space allowed for the finished cover, including text, is 4.5” wide x 7.5” tall. This fits on a folded letter size page. All art work must be original. No clipart allowed. Include the words "2015 State Fashion Revue" and the date "May 30, 2015". Use the 4-H clover appropriately in your design. Please keep your original art work and go to this link to submit your entry http://ucanr.edu/sfrcovercontest Entries are due by 5:00 PM on December 15, 2014 For more information email mvemails@yahoo.com We look forward to receiving your cover designs! Have fun and good luck!

Contacts: Sue Moore, Registrar, 2moores@mlode.com. 209-743-2020Mary Engebreth, Adult Co-chair, maryengebreth@comcast.net

Ideas for Writing a Fashion Commentary

Purpose: Give information about the model and the outfit. Make both the model and the outfit interesting to hear about.

1. Give information about yourself and your interests, such as where you're from, other 4-H projects, years in 4-H, future plans, summer job, etc.

2. Give inspiration for, reason or occasion for which outfit was planned. This could be the theme for the commentary. "Terry had the first football game of fall in mind when she chose this autumn plaid. She'll be sure to ..."

3. Keep sentences short and easily readable.

4. Create an appealing mental picture with descriptive words. "Ice-creamy tones of raspberry and lime...."

5. Avoid the obvious. Rather than saying "yellow dress" make it "sunny" or "lemon". Rather than "it buttons up the front" say "buttons brighten the front".

6. Use ACTION words as much as possible. "Buttons march", "Belts circle the waist", "A flaring hem swings".

7. Tell the biggest problem you encountered in sewing the outfit, what sewing technique you learned. Saying you put a sleeve in six times can encourage some of your audience who are less skilled.

8. Add some humor, something amusing that happened while sewing. "In her rush to finish the dress, Sue put the zipper in upside down!"

9. If there are two parts to your outfit, such as a coat and dress, mention the outer layer first.

10. Use alliteration (words beginning with the same sound) such as "flirty flounce".

11. Read it aloud when completed. Does it flow smoothly?

12. Be brief.

Commentary must:Include:o Your Nameo Your Club Name

Be:o 40 seconds to 1 minute in lengtho Typed: using 14 Font, Double-spaced OR Print

4-H Fashion RevueSupplementary Entry Form

Traditional (Sew or Woven - From Scratch)(Photocopy and Use Additional Copies if necessary)

Name: ______________________________ Phone: ( ) ________________ Year in Project: ____

If you choose to walk the ‘Red Carpet’, please attach a commentary.

Attach:1. The pattern envelope picture (Photocopy okay) of your outfit or draw a picture of it.2. A swatch of each fabric used in your garment.

Did you purchase any portion of your garment except for the fabric, thread etc.? ☐ Yes ☐ NoIf yes, tell what: ____________________________________________________________________________

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4-H Fashion RevueSupplementary Entry Form

Consumer Science Purchased $40 limit

Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: _________________________ Zip: __________

Club Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Year in Project: ______ Age: ____ Birthday: ____ /____ /____ Grade: ______

Attach Receipts

If you choose to walk the ‘Red Carpet’, please attach a commentary.

Garment Value Accessories Value

What did you do to redesign the garment, if applicable? _____________________________________

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I hereby certify that I personally assembled this outfit for $40.00 or less during the current 2013-2014 project year.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________

4-H Fashion RevueSupplementary Entry Form

Upcycled

Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: _________________________ Zip: __________

Club Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Year in Project: ______ Age: ____ Birthday: ____ /____ /____ Grade: ______

Check one: ☐ Shirt (T, Sweat) ☐ Skirt/Dress☐ Pants/Sweats

☐ Hat ☐ Shoes ☐Other

If you choose to walk the ‘Red Carpet’, please attach a commentary.

Describe the design or embellishments: _________________________________________________________

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Describe the techniques used (ex: sew. cut, reassemble): ____________________________________________

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Garment Value Accessories Value

Attach 2 Photos of garment (before and after embellishment).

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________

4-H Fashion RevuePRIMARY Supplementary Entry Form

Upcycled

Name: ___________________________________________ Age: _____ Year in Project: ______

Club Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Attach a photo or draw a picture of what you made:

What do you like most about what you made? ____________________________________________________

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Why did you select this? _____________________________________________________________________

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What did you learn? _________________________________________________________________________

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I hereby certify that I personally decorated this garment/item.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________4-H Member's Signature 4-H Project Leader's Signature

Note: This entry must be signed by the Primary Project Leader.

On separate sheet of paper attach a commentary (See “Ideas for Writing a Fashion Commentary” for assistance).

4-H Fashion RevueSupplementary Entry Form

Jacket Challenge

Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Age: ____

Club Name: _______________________________________________________ Year in Project: ______

If you choose to walk the ‘Red Carpet’, please attach a commentary.

Description of Outfit: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Description of activity this outfit will be used for: ________________________________________________________

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Difficulties or hurdles encountered during coordination of outfit: ______________________________________________

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Cost to create outfit $: _________________ Value if purchased new $: ______________________

List accessories and shoes used: ____________________________________________________________________

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Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue Supplemental Form

Costume Challenge

Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Age: ____

Club Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

If you choose to walk the ‘Red Carpet’, please attach a commentary

What is your costume? _______________________________________________________________________

Cost of materials for making costume $______________

Cost of additional pre-constructed accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.) $_______________

Where will you wear your costume? ____________________________________________________________

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What do you like most about what you made? ____________________________________________________

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What did you learn? _________________________________________________________________________

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What if anything would you do differently? ______________________________________________________

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Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue

Traditional - JUDGING FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________ Placing: ☐ White ☐ Red

Club: ____________________________________________________ ☐ Blue ☐ Medalist

Division: ☐ 9 – 11 ☐ 12 - 13 ☐ 14+ up Years in project: __________

Appearance and Fit Score Sheet Excellent Well Done Satisfactory Could

Improve Comments

The Model Appropriate expression

Poised with good posture

Clean, well groomed

Modeling Skills/Presentation

Outfit on the Participant Becoming fashion to participant; choice

of color and style

Coordinated total look: includes accessories

Suitability for age and activities of participant

Garment Appearance Overall fit

Adequate ease for person and design

Smooth seams and edges

Invisible hems

Straight top stitching

Matched designs

Appropriate pattern and fabric coordination

Effective use of color, line, texture, trims, style Level of difficulty

Well pressed, laundered

Judge’s signature: _

Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue

Consumer Science Purchased; $40.00 limit JUDGING FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________ Placing: ☐ White ☐ Red

Club: ____________________________________________________ ☐ Blue ☐ Medalist

Division: ☐ 9 – 11 ☐ 12 - 13 ☐ 14+ up

Appearance and Fit Score Sheet Excellent WellDone Satisfactory Could

Improve Comments

The Model Appropriate expression

Poised with good posture

Clean, well groomed

Modeling Skills/Presentation

Outfit on the Participant Becoming fashion to participant– choice

of color and style

Coordinated total look: includes accessories

Suitability for age and activities of participant

Consumer Buymanship Selection for individual

Value vs. expense of purchases

Creativity in outfit coordination

Integration of purchased items

Receipt documentation is complete

Level of difficulty of outfit assembly

Overall fit

Well pressed, laundered

Judge’s signature: _

Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue

Upcycled/Costume Challenge – JUDGING FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________ Placing: ☐ White ☐ Red

Club: ____________________________________________________ ☐ Blue ☐ Medalist

Division: ☐ 9 – 11 ☐ 12 - 13 ☐ 14+ up Years in project: __________

Appearance and Fit Score Sheet Excellent WellDone Satisfactory Could

Improve Comments

The Model Appropriate expression

Poised with good posture

Clean, well groomed

Modeling Skills/Presentation

Outfit on the Participant Becoming fashion to participant– choice of color and style

Coordinated total look: includes accessories

Suitability for age and activities of participant

Garment Appearance Embellishments enhance garment and make it unique

Applies basic principles of line, design, color, balance, style

Techniques and materials are compatible with care of garment

Use of imagination and creative techniques

Value vs. expense of finished garment

Well pressed, laundered

Consumer Buymanship Integration of purchased items

Overall fit

Level of difficulty

Judge’s signature: _

Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue

Jacket Challenge - JUDGING FORMName: ___________________________________________________ Placing: ☐ White ☐ Red

Club: ____________________________________________________ ☐ Blue ☐ Medalist

Division: ☐ 9 – 11 ☐ 12 - 13 ☐ 14+ up Years in project: __________

Appearance and Fit Score Sheet Excellent WellDone Satisfactory Could

Improve Comments

The Model Appropriate expression

Poised with good posture

Clean, well groomed

Modeling Skills/Presentation

Outfit on the Participant Becoming fashion to participant– choice of color and style

Coordinated total look: includes accessories

Suitability for age and activities of participant

Garment Appearance Embellishments enhance garment and make it Unique

Applies basic principles of line, design, color,

balance, style

Techniques and materials are compatible with care of garment

Use of imagination and creative techniques

Value vs. expense of finished garment

Workmanship is durable for purpose

Well pressed, laundered

Consumer Buymanship Integration of purchased items

Overall fit

Level of difficulty

DRAFT

Judge’s signature: _