SEWING & NEEDLEWORK
DEPARTMENT 71
SUPERINTENDENT- TBD
Learning Objective: To develop techniques and knowledge through the creation of variousneedlework and sewing exhibits.
Rules:All items in this department must be sewn by machine or hand-made.Exhibitor may enter a maximum of 1 entry per class.Back edges of all needlework must be finished in the proper manner for that class.
Placings and Awards:
Divisions 1-11:1-6 Strip Ribbons and Premium Money.
Best of Show:1-6 Rosettes, First Place- $5.00 and Trophy
DIVISION 1- CLOTHING-CASUAL/SPORTY
These exhibits are clothing worn in everyday life or clothing worn during physical activities.Seam allowances should be stable and sturdy in these pieces to aid endurance and longevity of these pieces.Also consideration should be given to the material used in this exhibit.
Class:
7101015-7 years old (competitive)
7101028-11 years old
71010312-14 years old
71010415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 2 – CLOTHING: DRESSY SKIRTS, DRESSES, AND SUITS
Clothing that is dressy for non-casual, non formal occasions.
Class:
7002015-7 years old (competitive)
7102028-11 years old
71020312-14 years old
71020415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 3 – FORMAL
These exhibits are clothing worn for fancy events.
Class:
7003015-7 years old (competitive)
7103028-11 years old
71030312-14 years old
71030415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 4 – COSTUMES
Costumes made by the exhibitor.
Class:
7004015-7 years old (competitive)
7104028-11 years old
71040312-14 years old
71040415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 5OTHER THAN CLOTHING
These exhibits are items made from fabric.These can include stuffed toys (except dolls, dolls are entered in crafts), pillows doll clothes etc.
Class:
7105015-7 years old (competitive)
7105028-11 years old
710503 12-14 years old
71050415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 6- QUILTING
HAND QUILTING:These exhibits are pieces of material sewn together to form a design and HAND QUILTED. Quilted projects must consist of 3 layers stitched together and should include a binding separate from the top and backing. MACHING QUILTING: These exhibits are pieces of material sewn together to form a design and quilted on a machine.A quilted item must consist of 3 layers stitched together.First year projects may be tied instead of quilted.These can include quilts, pillows or clothing.Stitches should be evenly spaced in the quilting.
Class:
7106015-7 years old (competitive)
7106028-11 years old
71060312-14 years old
710604 15-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 7APPLIQUE
These exhibits are non-clothing items that exhibitor has used as an appliqué to change its looks. These can include quilts, pillows or other household items (such as napkins, placemats, rugs, runners etc.). No iron on appliqués in this division, appliques should be sewn on by machine or by hand. Stitching should be stable and neat.
Class:
7007015-7 years old (competitive)
7107028-11 years old
710703 12-14 years old
71070415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 8 NEEDLECRAFT
These exhibits are items or designs created using a cylindrical tool such as knitting or crocheting, etc. Knitting exhibits are items created using knitting needles or like tools.They should contain both the knit stitch and the purl stitch.Arm knitting also falls under this category. Crochet exhibits are items created using a crochet hook and any crochet stitch the exhibitor would like.We encourage try as many stitches as you can and displaying your knowledge for all to see.
Class:
7108015-7 years old (competitive)
7108028-11 years old
71080312-14 years old
71080415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 9LATCH HOOKING
These exhibits are rugs, pillows, or wall hangings created by using the latch hooking methods using special fabric, yarn, and tools.
Class:
7109015-7 years old (competitive)
7109028-11 years old
71090312-14 years old
71090415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 10CREATIVE STITCHERY
These exhibits are decorative embellishments on other fabrics, such as cross stitch, hand embroidery, candlewick, needlepoint, crewel, etc and can be towels, aprons and/or multiple combined stitching styles/techniques on one piece
Class:
7110015-7 years old (competitive)
711002 8-11 years old
71100312-14 years old
71100415-19 years old
Digitizing Machine Embroider
Exhibitor will digitize a design on the computer and display finished product.Exhibitor should create a small notebook to show their work and be prepared to explain the process.
Best of Show
DIVISION 11- EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
These exhibits are trifolds teaching techniques used in sewing or needlework.
Class:
7111015-7 years old (competitive)
7111028-11 years old
71110312-14 years old
71110415-19 years old
Best of Show