Lincoln County Fair 2024 – Family and Consumer Science
techniques. Machine can be used for some of the construction but 50% or more of the
item must be hand sewn.
320 101 26(_) Garment or personal item demonstrating level 2 skills, such as: machine sewn
straight or curved seams with appropriate seam finish, pressing, zipper, casings, gathers,
reinforced crotch or underarm seams, trimming/grading/clipping/notching for bulk, correct
attachment of buttons/snaps/hook & eye closures, hems.
EXPANDING SKILLS: SEWING LEVEL 3
At this level, the focus must be on improvement of any of the basic skills in and adding new skills found in
4-H Project Guidelines For Leaders
recommendations for this level Fabrics at levels 4-5. Fabrics at this
level must include one of the following: flannel cotton blends, stripes, plaids, rayon, single knits, stiff
denim, linen, tweed, gauze, seersucker, wool, tweed, Crepe de chine, may have moderate stretch (4
inches of fabric stretches to no more than 5 and 3/8 inches)
320 101 31(_) Garment or personal item, machine or hand sewn, successfully demonstrating skills
from levels 3 such as: darts, tucks, zippers, waistband, collars, yokes, cuffs, pockets,
appropriate seam finishes for fabrics (French, serged, flat fell, mock flat felled, etc), set in
sleeves, ruffles and pleats, applying trim, hook & loop tape, matching fabric design,
binding, stitch-in-the-ditch, etc. Items may include shirt or blouse, dress or jumper, purse
or tote with pockets, bathrobe, jogging suits, unlined jacket or blazer etc.
320 101 32(_) Garment with a collar. Machine or hand sewn, demonstrating appropriate interfacing
and collar sewn into garment. Additional skills must include appropriate seam finishes for
fabrics, pressing, stay stitching, trimming/grading/clipping/notching for bulk, etc.
320 101 33(_) Non-garment, item for the home, a doll, toy, or garment/accessories for them, or items
used in sports, picnics, camping or with animals constructed with recommended fabrics
and skills for this level. (this level includes bags with linings)
320 101 34(_) Garment or outfit using plaids or directional print/nap - Machine or hand sewn,
demonstrating successful matching of stripes/plaid or nap direction. Other skills must
include one or more of the following: appropriate seam finishes for fabrics, matching
fabric design, pressing, appropriate underlining, stay stitching, closures (zipper, buttons &
buttonholes, hook & eye, etc.) trimming/grading/clipping/notching for bulk, etc.
320 101 35(_) Handsewn item – At least 50% or more of the item must be hand sewn. Item
demonstrating skills in assembling, hemming, and/or attaching closures (buttons, snaps,
hook & eye, zipper) or embellishments using hand sewing techniques.
320 101 36(_) Two piece outfit constructed as a set with same or coordinating fabrics and at least one
closure such as a zipper or buttons & button holes. Could include jogging suit, pajamas,
etc. Exhibit will demonstrate some or the following: appropriate seam finishes for fabric,
fabric pattern or nap matching, pressing, appropriate facings, pockets, sleeves, darts,
stay stitching, trimming/grading/clipping/notching for bulk, etc.
ADVANCED SKILLS: SEWING LEVEL 4
At this level, the focus must be on improving skills learned in previous levels and follow the 4-H
Project Guidelines For Leaders recommendations for levels 6-9. Members must continue practicing
basic skills and adapting those to new fabrics. Fabrics at this level include fabrics in previous levels
include woven fabrics and/or knit fabrics, wool, and/or polar fleece; all fabrics may have bulk &/or any
amount of stretch and slippery fabrics, fine or lightweight sheer fabrics, which require more care in
handling or pattern selection (satin, chiffons, organdy, brocade, ripstop, dupion, crepe de chine, taffeta,
velour, tulle, leather, suede, fake fur, and net).
320 101 41(_) Garment or personal item, machine or hand sewn, successfully demonstrating skills
from previous levels and least one skill from this level.
320 101 42(_) Tailored Garment or outfit made from woven fabric using traditional tailoring methods,
interfacing fusible and non-fusible methods to create a tailored look.