SECTION C - CLOTHING
Joanne Schwiegerath
Section "C" Superintendent
Phone (410) 561-2952
PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 31st, 2016
Exhibits must be delivered on, August 22nd 2016 from 2PM to 8PM, or on August 23rd, 2016 from 9AM to 7PM.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER CLASS ALLOWED
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Please read the General Rules for the Home Arts Department, which apply, to all Sections.
Articles should be on or pinned to a WIRE HANGER. PLEASE NO PLASTIC HANGERS. Remove or cover personal name labels. Judges will be
encouraged to write comments.
Smocked, hand embroidered on French sewn items will be judged primarily on sewing skills.
Costumes will be judged on originality, construction and uniqueness.
Preprinted panels may only be entered in C69.
All special awards given in this section will be $15.00.
General Appearance
Fabric
Workmanship
Seams
Darts
Thread and Seam Binding
Buttons and Closures
Hooks and Eyes, Snaps
Zippers
Pleats and Tucks
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BASIS FOR JUDGING
Clean, no spots or stains.
Well Pressed.
Pleasing combination of colors.
Trim suitable to fabric.
Suitable for type of garment and pattern.
Correct stitch length and tension for fabric weight.
No loose ends.
Even 5/8" or as pattern directs.
Clipped on curves.
Finished according to fabric, i.e., zigzag, overlock, overcast or turned and stitched.
Well pressed.
Top stitching even.
Should not pucker at points.
Should be pressed according to guide sheet.
Should be comparable to fabric and finished edge.
No iron-on hem tape
Should compliment garment.
Should be attached by thread shank method unless button has manufactured shank.
Size and weight should be appropriate for fabric.
Should not show through on right side.
Should be placed so that garment lays flat.
Neckline zipper should have hook and eye at top if zipper is not even with neckline.
Stitching should be evenly spaced for the appropriate zipper application.
Evenly spaced and properly pressed.
Top stitched if required by pattern instructions.
Awards, All Classes
1st Place $9.00 2nd Place
$7.00
3rd Place $6.00
Honorable Mention (ribbon only)
ADULT GARMENTS
C1
Coat, Outerwear
C2
Suit-tailored
C3
Wedding gown
C4
Office or business ensemble, 2 or more pieces
C5
Dressy ensemble, 2 or more pieces
C6
Blazer, lined, any fabric
C7
Sportswear, 2 pc. shorts or slacks and top
C8
Casual wear jacket
C9
Constructed garment with appliqué
C10
Constructed garment, using any quilting technique
C11
Constructed garment with machine embroidery
C12
Skirt, any fabric
C13
Slacks, capris, or shorts, any fabric
C14
Jumper, jumpsuit, any fabric
C15
Dress, dressy daytime, any fabric
C16
Dress, daytime or casual, any fabric
C17
Dress, tailored or business look, any fabric
C18
Dress, evening or cocktail, short or long, any fabric
C19
Lingerie, slip or teddy, any fabric
C20
Sleepwear, any fabric
C21
Men’s Shirt – button front closure and collar
C22
Ladies Blouse – button front closure with or without collar
C23
Shirt – Knit fabric only
C24
Constructed garment not fitting in above catagories
C25
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best adult garment
SMOCKED ITEMS/FRENCH MACHINE SEWING
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
Infant, 1 pc Dress or romper, newborn – 18 months
Infant, 2 or 3 pc outfit, newborn – 18 months
Christening or 1st Communion outfit
Toddler, 2 or 3 pc outfit, sizes 2 - 4
Toddler, dress or romper, sizes 2-4
Girls blouse, sizes 4 – 14
Girls dressy dress, sizes 4 – 14
Girls jumper, jumpsuit or daytime dress, sizes 4 – 14
Constructed garment – items not fitting in the above smocking/French
machine classes
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best smocked or french
Machine sewing
INFANT’S GARMENT TO 18 MONTHS
C36
Christening outfit
C37
2 or more piece Outfit
C38
1 pc. Dress or romper
C39
Holiday outfit
C40
Constructed garment with machine embroidery
C41
Bonnet
TODDLER’S GARMENT, 18 MONTHS – SIZE 4
C42
2 or more piece Outfit
C43
1 pc. Outfit
C44
Outerwear jacket or coat, any fabric
TODDLER’S GARMENT, 18 MONTHS – SIZE 4 CONT.
C45
Holiday or special occasion outfit, one or more pieces
C46
Constructed garment with machine embroidery
CHILD’S GARMENT, SIZES 4 - 14
C47
Coat or jacket, any fabric
C48
Dress, dressy, daytime
C49
Dress, special occasion. Flower girl, party type, etc.
C50
Ensemble, 2 or more pieces
C51
Dress, general wear
C52
Jumper or jumpsuit
C53
Blouse or top
C54
Skirt, shorts, pants, any fabric
C55
Constructed garment with appliqué
C56
Constructed garment with machine embroidery
C57
Sleepwear
C58
Holiday Outfit
C59
Constructed garment not fitting above categories, no scarves/mittens
C60
Special Award–FAIR USE ONLY–Best infant, child or toddler garment
MISCELLANEOUS
C61
Costume for an infant, toddler or child
C62
Period Garment
C63
Set of Coasters (4)
C64
Purchased sweatshirt with machine added decoration
C65
Constructed garment with hand embroidery
C66
Vest, men’s, women’s or children
C67
Any item made from a preprinted fabric panel
C68
Doll clothes, 1 garment, no dolls, excludes 18” size
C69
Miscellaneous constructed not fitting into any other category
C70
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Garment using quilting technique
C71
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best appliqué
ACCESSORIES
C72
Sewing item/pincushion, needle case, etc.
C73
Tote
C74
Handbag or purse
C75
Apron
C76
Decorative sewn potholders, set of 2
C77
Placemats, set of 4
C78
Pillow case, pair
C79
Pillows-constructed primarily with fabric, no larger than 18x18
YOUTH CLASSES UP TO 11 YEARS
Please place age beside name on entry tag
C80
Beginner’s first piece – 1 item only (sewn from fabric)
C81
2 piece Outfit
C82
Full apron
C83
Sleepwear
C84
Jumper, jump suite or skirt
C85
Dress
C86
Pillow case (1)
C87
Shorts, pants or Capri’s
C88
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best youth item, up to 11 years
YOUTH, AGES 12 – 16 YEARS
Please place age beside name on entry tag
C89
2 piece Outfit
C90
Blouse, shirt or vest
C91
Sleepwear
C92
Jumper, jumpsuit or skirt
C93
Dress
C94
Full apron
C95
Shorts, pants or Capri’s
C96
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best youth item, 12-16 years
SENIORS, AGE 65 AND OVER
Exhibits judged on sewing skills and creativity
C97
Jacket, creative choice
C98
Skirt, shorts or pants, creative choice
C99
Child’s garment, 1 or 2 pc.
C100
Dress or 2 piece outfit
C101
Tote bag or purse
C102
Shirt, blouse or top
C103
Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best senior item
C104-Adult
CONTEST
FULL APRON
Sew a FULL APRON (adult sized) to showcase
your creativity
PRIZES
1ST Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
$12.00
$11.00
$10.00
$ 9.00
$ 8.00
C105 – Youth
CONTEST
TOTE BAG
TOTE BAGS are useful and fun to sew.
Use your skills to sew one with fabric handles.
PRIZES
1ST Place
2ND Place
3RD Plac e
4th Place
5th Place
$12.00
$11.00
$10.00
$ 9.00
$ 8.00
C106-Adult
CONTEST
COSTUME
SEW a costume for an adult or a teen from
fabric.
PRIZES
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
$15.00
$14.00
$13.00
$12.00
$11.00