Fashion & Interior Design

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Contests

Do you like to be creative in what you wear and the space around you? The 4-H Fashion and Interior Design program is perfect for you. In this project you can learn to design, construct and be a smart consumer when purchasing clothing and household items. Have fun creating environmentally friendly projects while exploring careers in the fashion and interior design industries. You can work on your own or with a group.

Design your project around the parts of the fashion and interior design that you enjoy, such as:

applying elements and principles of design
learn to operate a sewing machine
fabric science labs
fashion and interior design sketching
consumer buying skills
creating a storyboard for your designs
creating one of a kind items for home decorating
entrepreneurship
upcycling items for a new purpose

View the contest tab for 4-H clothing and textile project contest resources.

Resources

Community Service

Contest Educational Resources

Duds to Dazzle

Fashion Storyboard

Ambassador Program

Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program

The Texas 4-H Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program strives to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills to mentor other youth, and to become knowledgeable representatives for the Fashion & Interior Design project. Applications must be submitted online, March 1-31, 2018. 2018-2019 Guidelines | Online Application

Rules, guidelines and paperwork are designed for senior level contests.
Check your district 4-H website for junior and intermediate rules, guides and paperwork.

Duds to Dazzle – During Duds to Dazzle, teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60 minutes to create a new product using item from the supply closet. Each team provides their own supply kit (Supply kit list found in Duds to Dazzle guide). LINK The teams then present their item to a team of judges. You may also be tested on what you have learned about how the clothing & textile industry impacts the environment, specifically the waste stream.

Guides: Contest
Duds to Dazzle: Scorecard | Supply Kit | Interview Questions
Orientation: Group Leader | Participant

Fashion Show – The Fashion Show is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction. You will create a clothing or fashion item, turn in paperwork explaining your item, complete an interview with a panel of judges, and last but not least, model the outfit on the runway.

Construction: General Rules/Guidelines | Entry Form | Score Sheet | Interview Questions | Commentary
Buying: General Rules/Guidelines | Entry Form | Score Sheet | Interview Questions | Commentary

Fashion Storyboard – The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations, flats, and more to promote the design.

General Rules/Guidelines | Label | Helpful Hints | Score Sheet | View 2018 Fashion Storyboards

Natural Fiber Contest – The Natural Fiber contest is part of the Fashion Show. Members choose to buy or construct an outfit made from either cotton or wool/mohair/alpaca. You will exhibit what you’ve learn about cotton and wool/mohair. Specific fiber contents are found in the contest guidelines.

General Rules/Guidelines | Entry Form | Score Sheet | Possible Interview Questions | Commentary

Open Family and Community Health Educational Presentation – A 4-H Roundup educational presentation is a fun way to share your 4-H Fashion and Interior Design project. Educational presentation can be by yourself or with a friend. The 4-H Roundup Educational Presentation senior level competition takes place at 4-H roundup each year. Competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete. Learn more about educational presentations by reading the What is an Educational Presentation document.

“Trashion” Show – In the Trashion Show, intermediate and senior 4-H members use their design skills to create and exhibit a recycled/reused garment created from items that would otherwise be thrown in the trash. Teams of 1- 4 members submit a video application in the spring to be judged. The top 10 entries go on to compete in the Trashion Show at State 4-H RoundUp. At State Roundup the teams go through an interview process with a panel of judges and model on the runway. Only Intermediate and senior 4-H members are eligible to compete in the Trashion Show.