Vermont 4-H Clothing Evaluation Procedures (Use with Junior and Senior Clothing Evaluation Form ) Clothing evaluation is the process of assessing a 4-H ers outfit or individual garment as to how it looks on the 4-Her and the actual construction of the garment. It is designed to be a learning experience for the 4-Her. Procedure for Scoring the Junior and Senior Clothing Evaluation Form The evaluator checks the appropriate column (excellent, very good, good, or needs improvement) for each category as it applies to the 4-Her s garment. Each of the columns has a respective point value of 5, 4, 3, or 2. The column DNA is for categories that Do Not Apply to the garment being evaluated and so has no point value, and is not considered in the score. To determine the final score, see formula for clothing evaluation below. The degree of difficulty is an additional consideration that recognizes the 4-Her who has attempted to work with a difficult fabric, pattern, or has creatively embellished the garment, or a combination of any of these. The degree of difficulty is based on the skill level and experience of the 4-Her. To determine this score, multiply the number of checks in each column by its respective point value (difficult-5; moderate-4; easy-3); add the column totals together and divide by 15 points possible. This is the degree of difficulty score. (See formula below). Formula: Clothing Evaluation First: Add each column on both sides of paper. Second: Add all columns together. This is the Total Column Score. Third: Count each DNA and multiply by 5. Subtract this number from 215 (total possible score). This is the individual s total possible score. Fourth: Divide the Total Column Score by the individual s total possible score. Multiply by 100. Fifth: Add total Degree of Difficulty Score (highest possible is 20). Formula: Degree of Difficulty Factor Multiply the number of checks in each column by its respective point value (difficult-5; moderate-4; easy-3;) add the column totals together and divide by total points possible. This is the degree of difficulty score. The final step is to add the clothing evaluation score and the degree of difficulty score together for the 4-Her s total score. 4-H ers with the highest scores advance to the state level. (over)
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY Experience is usually the best teacher is an accurate statement in the 4-H clothing program. Clothing construction skills develop with age, experience and a lot of perseverance. We want to recognize 4-H members who have attempted to work with a very difficult fabric or pattern (or both) and who deserve some special praise. Listed below are guidelines for evaluating sewing pattern difficulty, fabric handling difficulty and creativity. Obviously, all examples are not listed here. Listed are suggestions to help you determine where the garment falls within the range of three broad categories: easy, moderate, and difficult. Remember, that in judging this section, we are considering attempted difficulty. How well it is carried out is judged thoroughly in these sections: On the Model - Neatness; and Off the Model - Garment Construction. In this section, we are concerned with rewarding those who challenge themselves. Guidelines In section I you are determining the 4-Her s skill level based on his/her age, and clothing experience. Then as you are evaluating the garment in section II, it is important to keep in mind the skill level of the 4-Her. The different skill levels have different abilities and what may be considered easy for one skill level may be difficult for another. For example, a difficult project for a beginner will be less ambitious than a difficult project for a senior. Pattern or construction difficulty easy: few pattern pieces: basic construction techniques; little time to construct moderate: some pattern pieces: intermediate construction techniques; moderate amount of time to construct. difficult: many pattern pieces; advanced construction techniques; many hours to construct Fabric difficulty easy: moderate: difficult: Creativity easy: moderate: difficult: medium weight cotton; poly/cotton blends; challis; chino; broadcloth/ chambray; seersucker; linen types; lightweight denim lightweight cottons; one way stretch fabrics; light to medium weight wools; napped fabrics; even plaids; linings. sheers; uneven plaids; silks; suitings; two-way stretch fabrics; heavy weight denim implies that the sewer has effectively selected fabric and pattern, considering color and style suggests that the sewer has individualized the outfit through creative use of fabrics, stitchery trims, etc. recognizes an outfit that is unique and original; may have extensive modifications; handmade trim, etc. <clothing\curriculum\clothing evaluation procedures 2.25.99 Revised 12/09>
CLOTHING EVALUATION FORM JUNIOR AND SENIOR Name of 4-H Member: Address: Phone: Age as of January 1 of current year: Date of Birth: Grade: County/Region: Years in 4-H clothing project (include this year): Will be judged as a: Beginner Junior Senior Name of Club: Name of clothing leader(s): Phone: For each of the categories, rate the outfit by placing a check () in the appropriate box: E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good NI = Needs Improvement DNA = Does Not Apply Grade Point Value Placing E = Excellent 5 90-120 - Blue VG = Very Good 4 65-89 - Red G = Good 3 Below 65 White/Yellow NI = Needs Improvement 2 DNA = Does Not Apply 0 ON THE MODEL THE INDIVIDUAL 1. Appearance - neat, well groomed 2. Posture 3. Poise - self confidence 4. Fit - allows movement without strain SELECTION OF OUTFIT 1. Design - suitable for model 2. Fabric appropriate E VG G NI DNA COMMENTS
E VG G NI DNA COMMENTS 3. Color - suited to model 4. Trims, threads and buttons appropriate and enhancing 5. Accessories appropriate for model 6. Accessories appropriate for outfit NEATNESS 1. Clean - free of soil and stains 2. Well pressed OFF THE MODEL GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 1. Grain lines - cut on grain, stripes or plaids match 2. Pile or directional design 3. Machine stitching (interior) appropriate and inconspicuous 4. Seams - even width 5. Seams - properly finished 6. Seams pressed 7. Darts - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 8. Pleats - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 9. Gathers - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 10. Tucks smooth, evenly placed and stitched 11. Facings - fit smoothly, trimmed and clipped, under stitched and inconspicuous 12. Collars or neckline finish neatly applied, centered, under collar does not show 13. Pockets - neat curves, position appropriate, top-stitching neat and even 14. Waistline treatment seams, darts matched, interfaced (if needed), even width 15. Sleeves - (smooth) caps without puckers, reinforcement stitching 16. Sleeves - (gathered or pleated) gathered or pleated evenly 17. Cuffs - smooth, suitable to garment, even
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18. Plackets - smooth, suitable to garment, even stitching 19. Closures - zippers, smooth, no gaps, straight stitching 20. Closures Snaps, hooks, velcro - neatly and evenly applied 21. Buttons - straight, proper length, buttons appropriately sewed on 22. Buttonholes straight, proper length 23. Lining appropriate fabric 24. Lining correctly applied 25. Interfacing and interlining - correctly applied 26. Hem(s) - even width, smooth, flat and neatly finished 27. Hem(s) appropriate to style and fabric 28. Belt and beltloops even and appropriate width 29. Hand stitching secure, neat and even, knots concealed 30. Hand Stitching secure and suitable E VG G NI DNA COMMENTS 31. Other - describe TOTALS
CLOTHING EVALUATION FORM (Example) JUNIOR AND SENIOR Name of 4-H Member: Jane 4-H er Address: Phone: Age as of January 1 of current year: Date of Birth: Grade: County/Region: Years in 4-H clothing project (include this year): Will be judged as a: Beginner Junior Senior Name of Club: Name of clothing leader(s): Phone: For each of the categories, rate the outfit by placing a check () in the appropriate box: Apply E = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good NI = Needs Improvement DNA = Does Not Grade Point Value E = Excellent 5 VG = Very Good 4 G = Good 3 NI = Needs Improvement 2 DNA = Does Not Apply 0 ON THE MODEL THE INDIVIDUAL 1. Appearance - neat, well groomed 2. Posture 3. Poise - self confidence 4. Fit - allows movement without strain SELECTION OF OUTFIT E VG G NI DNA COMMENTS
1. Design - suitable for model 2. Fabric appropriate
3. Color - suited to model 4. Trims, threads and buttons appropriate and enhancing 5. Accessories appropriate for model 6. Accessories appropriate for outfit E VG G NI DNA COMMENTS NEATNESS 1. Clean - free of soil and stains 2. Well pressed OFF THE MODEL GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 1. Grain lines - cut on grain, stripes or plaids match 2. Pile or directional design 3. Machine stitching (interior) appropriate and inconspicuous 4. Seams - even width 5. Seams - properly finished 6. Seams pressed 7. Darts - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 8. Pleats - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 9. Gathers - smooth, evenly placed and stitched 10. Tucks smooth, evenly placed and stitched 11. Facings - fit smoothly, trimmed and clipped, under stitched and inconspicuous 12. Collars or neckline finish neatly applied, centered, under collar does not show 13. Pockets - neat curves, position appropriate, top-stitching neat and even 14. Waistline treatment seams, darts matched, interfaced (if needed), even width 15. Sleeves - (smooth) caps without puckers, reinforcement stitching 16. Sleeves - (gathered or pleated) gathered or pleated evenly 17. Cuffs - smooth, suitable to garment, even
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18. Plackets - smooth, suitable to garment, even stitching 19. Closures - zippers, smooth, no gaps, straight stitching 20. Closures Snaps, hooks, velcro - neatly and evenly applied 21. Buttons - straight, proper length, buttons appropriately sewed on 22. Buttonholes straight, proper length 23. Lining appropriate fabric 24. Lining correctly applied 25. Interfacing and interlining - correctly applied 26. Hem(s) - even width, smooth, flat and neatly finished 27. Hem(s) appropriate to style and fabric 28. Belt and beltloops even and appropriate width 29. Hand stitching secure, neat and even, knots concealed 30. Hand Stitching secure and suitable 31. Other - describe TOTALS E VG G NI DNA 11 12 8 6 6 COMMENTS
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY FORM (JUNIOR AND SENIOR 4-H CLOTHING PARTICIPANTS) Check appropriate BONUS POINTS (Easy = 1, Difficult = 5 points) by evaluating the garment and using the list of criteria as guidelines, i.e. a person could have an easy fabric but used more advanced construction techniques. NAME OF MEMBER: PATTERN & CONSTRUCTION DIFFICULTY Number of pattern pieces used, construction techniques, time required to construct EASY<---------------------------->DIFFICULT 1 2 3 4 5 FABRIC DIFFICULTY Light weight, heavy weight, knit, plaid, silk, napped or sheer, using several fabric types CREATIVITY AND PERSONALIZED EFFECT Unique aspects, special finishing touches, lining, hand stitching, crochet, imaginative use of fabric, tailoring techniques QUALITY FOR AGE AND EXPERIENCE APPROPRIATE TOTAL BONUS POINTS: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: <clothing\curriculum\degree of difficulty form 1.10.02 Revised 12/09>
JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLOTHING EVALUATION SCORE SHEET Name of Member A. Total column checks times their point values x 5= x 4= x 3= x 2= Total Total Possible Score 215 Points -Minus Does Not Apply - ( # of DNA x 5) B. Possible Individual Score = A B = x 100 = C Raw Score Raw Score (C) + Degree of Difficulty (D) (see Degree of Difficulty Form) Total Overall Score <clothing\curriculum\jr & sr clothing evaluation score sheet 2.25.99 Revised 12/09>