4-H SEWING: Clothing Option Unit 1 (only) County: Ribbon (circle): Blue Red White Participant: Category/Area/ Fabric Suitable for pattern design Notions Thread (type & color) being heavier in weight better color match to fabric using same color throughout being lighter in weight Trim Condition Pressing laundering pressing more pressing less Other: Layout/cutting cut on grain design going in the same direction Casing even in width smooth, even in appearance evenly stitched matching at seam lines Machine stitching better tension (Sewing machine/ serger) longer stitch length shorter stitch length Elastic untwisting before securing stitching elastic in ditch at seams reinforced stitching bulk removed Crotch area pressing seam together finishing seam allowances matching seams better Seams & seam more appropriate seam finish straight, even stitching Finishes threads secured/clipped seam allowances even in width threads secured/clipped ease distributed correct hem stitch Hems correct edge finish removing bulk in hem size of stitches made smaller size of stitches made larger Other Comments: Rev 09/2016
4-H SEWING: Clothing Option Units 2 and above County: Ribbon (circle): Blue Red White Participant: Category/Area/ class guidelines Fabric Suitable for pattern design Multiple fabrics coordinate Interfacing and supportive fabrics coordinate Notions Thread complete outfit appropriate fabric appropriate fasteners (buttons, zippers, etc.) documentation, if required lighter weight heavier weight appropriate type (fusible/non-fusible/knit/woven) color more closely matched appropriate type for fabrics Buttons texture better aligned with fabric texture size, shape, design more appropriate to fabric Trims Other Condition laundering dry cleaning Pressing Cut on grain pressing more press less seams/darts pressed appropriately Matching of design Facings trimming and/or grading seams clipping curves understitching understitching closer to ditch better pressing understitching further from ditch being even at closure smooth, even stitching attached correctly seams matching correctly applying interfacing
Category/Area/ Collar Continued trimming and /or grading seams notching curve understitching removing bulk in points better pressing being even a closure correctly applying interfacing even in width/depth Sleeves ease correctly distributed correct placement of set-in sleeve smooth, even stitching cap graded/lower edge trimmed appropriate seam finish underarm seam reinforced underarm seams matched proper pressing point even/curves smooth Sleeve cuffs ease distributed evenly sleeve opening lies smooth & flat correctly applying interfacing points even/curve smooth even in width smooth even stitching Sleeve hem select finish more suitable for fabric even in width size of stitches--too small size of stitches--too large thread secured/slipped removing bulk correctly applying interfacing Darts stitching to point secure threads pressing in proper direction double-pointed dart clipped Gathers, pleats, tucks, bindings smooth, even stitching distributing gathers evenly Topstitching size of stitches distance from edge stitching straight type thread Notions & trims appropriately applied raw edges hidden/finished/secured evenly stitched Waistband even in width using/correctly applying interfacing using correct lap direction removing excess bulk Waistline Casing applying a stay smooth & even in appearance seam appropriately finished removing gathering thread removing excess bulk using correct stay material matching of seams distributing gathers evenly edge finished appropriately smooth in appearance secured through seam
Category/Area/ Continued Pockets correct application being even in size bulk removed where needed better/accurate placement Seams & Seam Finishes correct seam finish eliminate finish matching adjoining seams appropriate width straight, even stitching even in width Hems appropriate stitch size distributing ease using correct edge finish matching seams removing bulk at seam within hem Fasteners Hooks, eyes, snaps Buttonholes Buttons Zipper & placket spacing correctly on garment securely fastened to garment appropriate fastener lips being even in width buttonholes all the same size size suited to buttons method suited to fabric longer thread shanks correctly applied correct positioning of zipper smooth, even stitches correctly applied adding more fasteners being evenly spaced accurately stitching & pressing smooth, even stitches correct application Lining Other Comments: attaching with inconspicuous stitching properly sizing to garment/needs ease pleat concealing from right side neatly apply and removing wrinkles removing unnecessary threads remove basting thread removing bulk at back back/front pleat good thread tension thread tension improved too tight using machine sewing stitch length improved Rev 09/2016
4-H SEWING: Non-Clothing Option Junior Units 1 & 2 County: Ribbon (circle): Blue Red White Participant: Check one: Unit I Drawstring Backpack Laundry Bag Tote Bag with Handles Unit II Zippered Tote Bag Zippered Purse Zippered Garment Bag Zippered Gym Bag Standards Comments Fabric: suitable weight and type for item Notions: thread, trim, zipper - well coordinated with fabric OVERALL APPEARANCE Pressing Threads trimmed and secure Cut on grain Uniform shape Machine stitching: appropriate stitch length and tension Seams: straight, even seam allowances, crossed seams matched Seam finishes: all raw edges finished appropriately Straps: even in width, securely sewn to item, topstitching is straight and even distance from edge. Hem/casing (Unit I): even in width, stitched evenly from edge Zipper application (Unit II): centered and secured at end(s) OTHER Trim: applied correctly and enhances finished item Fabric design: one way design aligned correctly Additional comments on back Revised 9/2016
4-H SEWING: Up Cycle sewn item (for garment & fashion accessary) County: Ribbon (circle): Blue Red White Participant: Jr. Sr. Standards Documentation ( Before photos of recycled items used in up cycle project) Fabric from recycled garment(s): suitable weight and type for item Interfacing/stabilizers: appropriate weight and type for item Notions: thread, trim, zipper - well coordinated with fabric Other supplies: well-chosen for item s intended purpose Selection of materials shows creative and functional use of recycled items OVERALL APPEARANCE Finishing: generally neat, finished looking (such as pressed, threads trimmed and secure, fabric hangs appropriately, etc.) Item shows creative and functional use of recycled items Comments Machine stitching: appropriate stitch length and tension Seams: secure and functional Seam finishes: raw edges finished appropriately Topstitching: straight and even distance from edge Hem/casing: secure, functional Pocket(s) Fasteners: securely stitched/attached, appropriate placement, functional Lining Trim: applied effectively, ends matched, enhance finished item Other COST Cost involved shows wise use of available resources Additional comments on back Revised 9/2016
4-H SEWING: Non-Clothing Option Units 3 and above County: Ribbon (circle): Blue Red White Participant: Number of coordinating pieces: Standards Comments Documentation (required for Put It All Together only) Fabric: suitable weight and type for item Interfacing: appropriate weight and type for item Notions: thread, trim, zipper - well coordinated with fabric OVERALL APPEARANCE Pressing Threads trimmed and secure Cut on grain Multiple pieces coordinate Uniform shape within each piece Machine stitching: appropriate stitch length and tension Seams: straight, even seam allowances, crossed seams matched Seam finishes: all raw edges finished appropriately Straps: even in width, securely sewn to item, topstitching is straight and even distance from edge. Hem/casing: even in width, stitched evenly from edge Zipper application: centered and secured at end(s) Pocket(s) Fasteners: securely stitched/attached, appropriate placement; Check those that apply: buttons buttonholes hooks snaps hook & loop tape eyelets Binding: smooth and even in width, all edges secured Lining Trim: applied correctly, ends matched, enhances finished item Fabric design: one way design aligned correctly, matched Comments: Revised 9/2016