1. All State of Wisconsin and Jefferson County Fair rules apply. Both sets of rules are located in the front of this book. In addition the following rules will also be enforced.

2. Open to members enrolled in Clothing project or doing similar work.

3. All fair entries and clothing Preview Entries MUST BE made on the official entry form.

4. A clothing exhibit cannot be entered in BOTH the Fair and Clothing Preview.

5. Only one garment may be exhibited for each lot number in the class that applies to your grade and project.

6. Clothing exhibits may have been worn but must be clean and pressed for exhibit and judging at the Fair.

7. To prevent separation, twist tie hangers

together if entry has multiple hangers.

If garment does not stay on hanger, clip

Clothes pins or sew "hanger loops" to

shoulders of top or skirt/pants.

Use only wire hangers for display.

(See diagram)

8. Attach 3x5 card securely to the entry tag for all clothing garments and accessories with the following information: 1) fiber content, 2) intended use, 3) care instruction, 4) pattern number and company, 5) cost of item, 6) type of interfacing used, if any, 7) preparation of notions, if any (such as zipper, trim, tapes, etc.). Failure to provide this information will automatically drop the entry one placing.

9. Each entry must be the original work of the exhibitor and must be a result of this year's project.

10. Exhibitor may use pre-assembled kits as long as the actual work is done by the exhibitor (i.e. tee-shirt kit with knit material and color coordinated ribbing material)

CLASS A – Sew for Fun of It – Beginners

(Open to members enrolled in the first or second year)

Lot #

1. First Entry

2. Second Entry

3. Third Entry

4. Fourth Entry

5. Fifth Entry

6. Sixth Entry

Premiums: Class A (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

CLASS B – Sew Much More – Intermediate

Open to members enrolled in the third or fourth year

Lot #

1. First Entry

2. Second Entry

3. Third Entry

4. Fourth Entry

5. Fifth Entry

6. Sixth Entry

Premiums: Class B (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

CLASS C – Sew On and Sew Forth

Open to members 5 years +

Lot #

1. First Entry

2. Second Entry

3. Third Entry

4. Fourth Entry

5. Fifth Entry

6. Sixth Entry

Premiums: Class C (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

Clothing Decisions

Rules:

1. Open to members enrolled in Clothing Decisions project

2. Poster size is to be 14”x22”

3. Purchased ensembles(s) are displayed at the fair

CLASS D – Clothing Decisions

Open to Members Grade 3 – 6

Lot #

1. Scrapbook, poster, report, display or photo story on Clothing Decisions (ex: body poster, color cards, etc).

2. Prepare a poster display or Fashion Formula Notebook on color or fashion (ex: clothing styles, textures of fabrics, color schemes, etc).

3. Paper dolls to illustrate color/line

4. A Clothing first aid kit

5. Scrapbook, poster, report, display or photo story on wardrobe planning using at least one or two wardrobe planning principles

6. Scrapbook, poster, report, display or photo story on Back-To-School shopping. Show your budget, examples of ads and colors for you. Indicate what you will purchase.

7. Display a casual or sportswear outfit. Pick you favorite outfit and state the occasion. This outfit is to be purchased. The outfit should be on a hanger, but the shoes and accessories may be pictures. Explain your choices.

8. Purchased ensemble – exhibitor will select and display a complete outfit that is suited to their age and body type. Exhibitor is allowed $75.00 which includes all visible items of clothing, excluding shoes. Exhibitor must bring to judging all bills and receipts and a detailed listing of the cost of total outfit. Exhibitor should explain why he/she selected the garments, cost, color, fit, construction, and choice of accessories.

Open to Members Grade 7 and Up

9. Notebook on clothing inventory and wardrobe

10. Recycled garment – completely re-cut and sewn from old garment. (Describe what was done and why. Include a before photo.)

11. Scrapbook, poster, report, display or photo story on clothing care. (ex: stubborn stains, types of detergents, etc.)

12. Any exhibit illustrating and explaining how you developed your own personal color chart. (Consider eye color, hair, etc.)

13. Scrapbook, poster, report or photo story: Select 3 apparel items. (ex: blouse, shirt, shorts, etc.) Visit 3 types of stores. (ex: discount, specialty, catalog, etc) to compare the quality and value of the items in each store.

14. Any exhibit illustrating and explaining a career in the clothing field.

15. Display a garment and discuss its fashion trend in a one page report. (Include cost per wearing, adaptability to seasons and/or occasions, etc.)

16. Display a casual or sportswear outfit. Pick you favorite outfit and state the occasion. This outfit is to be purchased. The outfit should be on a hanger, but the shoes and accessories may be pictured. Explain your choices.

17. Display a suitable career outfit. Include a brief job description. This outfit is to be purchased and shown on a hanger. The shoes and accessories may be pictured. Explain your choices.

18. Purchased ensemble. Exhibitor will select and exhibit a complete outfit that is suited to their age and body type. Exhibitor is allowed a budget of $100.00 which includes all visible items of clothing, excluding shoes. Exhibitor must bring to judging all bills and receipts and a detailed listing of the cost of the total outfit. Exhibitor should explain why he/she selected the garment, cost, color, fit, construction and choice of accessories.

Premium:

Class D – Lots 1-8 (Face to Face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

Class D - Lots 9-18 (Face to Face) $3.00-2.75-2.50-2.25

CLASS E - CLOTHES: Horse

Open to members enrolled in Clothes Horse Project or doing similar work.

Lot #

1. First Entry

2. Second Entry

3. Third Entry

4. Fourth Entry

5. Fifth Entry

6. Sixth Entry

Premiums: Class E (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

CLOTHING PREVIEW

RULES:

1. All clothing preview entries must be made on the fair entry form.

2. Open to members enrolled in a clothing project or youth doing similar work.

3. A clothing preview exhibit cannot be entered as a fair exhibit. But must be on display during fair. Bring your preview garment when you check in fair clothing entries.

4. All garments must have been made by the exhibitor - a garment can only be entered in one class.

5. Entries will be judged on: a) suitability of garment to individual and selection of color and design; b) general appearance, neatness, posture and fit; c) construction to the extent that it affects general appearance.

6. Members should be familiar with the following information at judging time (you may carry a 3x5 card with the info): a) fiber content, b) intended use, c) care instruction, d) type of interfacing used, if any, e) preparation of notions, if any (such as zipper, trim, tapes, etc.).

7. Persons participating in the clothing preview must model in the style show during fair.

8. All blue ribbon winners will be asked to report back for Junior (grade 3-7 Classes E & F) or Senior (grade 8 & up - Class G) Recognition Selection. Ten percent of each group are recognized as an Honor Circle and will receive a rosette. Award of Excellence winners are selected from the Honor Circle and announced at the Style Show during fair.

9. All Senior (Class H – grade 8 & up) blue ribbon winners will be asked to report back for selection of our representative for the Wisconsin Junior State Fair.

10. Shoes need not be brought to fair for display of “Clothing Decisions” projects.

CLASS F - Clothing Preview (Grade 3-5)

CLASS G - Clothing Preview (Grade 6-7)

CLASS H - Clothing Preview (Grade 8 & up)

Lot #

1. Skirt Only

2. Pants, slacks, skorts, shorts only

3. Slacks or pants outfit (2 or more pieces)

4. Shorts or Skorts outfit (2 or more pieces)

5. Skirt outfit (2 or more pieces)

6. Dress

7. Jumper with top

8. Jumpsuit

9. Sportswear

Clothing Preview - Let's Sew Garments for Another Individual

10. Child's Outfit (pre-school, ages 0-5)

11. Child's Outfit (ages 6-12)

12. Outfit for Another Individual (over age 12)

Premiums: Clothing Preview (Danish) $3.00-2.50-2.25-2.00

CLASS H ONLY

13. Coordinated ensemble (3 or more pieces)

14. Formal or Party Wear

15. Coat, Jacket or Blazer

2. Picnic Meal

3. Formal Dinner Meal

4. Theme Meal (birthday, babysitting, sports, animal, ethnic, etc.)

5. Budget Meal ($2.00 or under /serving. Include card itemize your costs per serving.)

6. Group Meal (2-3 participants) include place setting for each participant