4-H Garment Description Form

your hobbies/interests. You can get ideas for writing your narration from magazines and the description on the back of the pattern envelope. Simple outfits should have a 4-6 sentence narration while complicated outfits should have a 6-8 sentence description.<br><br> The following checklist might be helpful when you write your Fashion Revue narration. ? An interesting lead sentence introducing you by name, club, town, and describing the outfit ?<br><br> Describe details of garment...special advantages or features of the garment ? Where will you wear the garment ? Fiber content and fabric type ?<br><br> Original ideas used in making the garment ? How the garment reflects the current fashion scene ? What you learned from selecting fabric & pattern and constructing your garment ?<br><br> Describe accessories you 9ve selected to wear ? Amount of money saved by making it yourself ? Your favorite 4-H experiences ?<br><br> What are your future career plans Write your Fashion Revue script on the following lines. Use additional paper if necessary or use a computer to write your script and attach it to this Garment Description Form. Be sure to write in the third person (he, she, they) instead of the first person, as someone other than yourself will be reading it.<br><br> 3 Skills and Abilities Gained Name Age as of January 1 st What new techniques did you learn, and what skills did you improve this year in your clothing project? Check ( / ) the techniques you did for the first time. Star (*) the techniques you have improved over last year 9s skill level.<br><br> BASIC selecting pattern and size ____using the pattern envelope ____selecting fabric and notions ____pattern layout and cutting ____preparing fabrics for cutting ____checking the pattern for fit ____marking methods ____solving machine problems ____ripping out and redoing ____hand sewing ____basting ____stay stitching ____machine stitching ____directional stitching ____reinforced stitching ____understitching ____stretch stitching ____top stitching ____interfacing ____pressing SEAMS AND FINISHES ____straight ____curved ____cornered ____zigzagged/machine finished ____stitched & pinked ____hand-overcast ____clean finished ____bound ____French ____flat felled ____serged ____corded ____clipping/notching ____trimming/grading ADJUSTING FULLNESS _ ___darts ____tucks/pleats ____gathers ____ruffles ____shirring ____smocking GARMENT EDGES ____casings ____facings ____waist bands ____bands ____plackets ____vents ____cuffs SLEEVES ____set-in ____raglan ____kimono ____gussett POCKETS ____patch (unlined) ____patch (lined) ____in-seam ____front-hip ____bound/welt HEMS ____reducing bulk at seams ____easing in fullness ____machine finishing uncovered raw edge ____finishing edge with bias tape or seam binding ____ machine hemmed ____hand hemmed ____fused hem CLOSURES ____centered zipper ____lapped zipper ____fly-front zipper ____standard hook & eye ____waistband hook & eye ____sew-through buttons ____shank-buttons ____snaps ____tape fasteners ____machine buttonholes ____bound buttonholes ____button loops MISCELLANEOUS ____belt ____belt loops ____ties/straps ____bib ____yoke ____trim/lace ____decorative top stitching ____machine embroidery SPECIALTY FABRICS ____napped/pile ____stripes ____plaids/checks ____one-way prints ____border prints ____lace/ dslippery d/sheer ____leather/suede ____stretch COLLAR ____flat ____rolled ____standing ____shirt ____hood TAILORED/SPECIALTY GARMENTS ____underlining ____seams taped ____pad stitching ____pressing in shape ____tailored collar & lapel ____sleeve heading ____shoulder pads ____lining OTHER ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Please total the number of techniques you did for the first time and the number of techniques you improved over last year 9s skill level . Total number of techniques you did for the first time. ( / ).<br><br> Total number of techniques you have improved over last year 9s skill level. (*) 4 $ $ Total $ YesNoSkill/Ability Areas More About You and Your Clothing Project Money saved as a result of making your garment(s). Estimated Cost to Buy Cost to Make Estimated Savings Minus $ fabric $ notions $ pattern Equals Did you go on a field trip this year to any of the following?<br><br> Please check all that apply. fabric store fabric manufacturer clothing department store clothing manufacturer spinner/weaver historic museums/exhibits other - please tell us what As a result of participating in the 4-H Fashion Revue/Clothing Project, have you increased your skills or abilities in the following areas? Getting along with others.<br><br> Setting and achieving goals. Expressing yourself through speaking or writing (completing forms, writing narrations). Making decisions.<br><br> Managing resources (time, money, etc). Working as a group member. Understanding and liking yourself better.<br><br> Feeling proud of your accomplishment. Learning to ask questions, gather information, and think creatively. Exploring careers or developing good work habits.<br><br> Learning and applying textiles and clothing project subject matter. Becoming more confident in sewing skills and the use of tools and technology for sewing (sewing machines, sergers, notions, etc). We hope you enjoyed creating your 4-H Clothing Project.<br><br> Thank you for telling us about you and your 4-H experience. LG 1/2005

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