Project Objective: Learn how to be a good consumer when purchasing clothes, and the art of creating clothing, accessories, and much more.
Cost: Competition costs if applicable
General Project Meetings and Competition Preparation:
General Project Meetings: Topics include being a smart consumer when purchasing clothing, storyboard and upcycling items for a new purpose.
Community Service Projects: These projects are fun learning opportunities where we make something to donate to a charity. This is an important part of the project especially if you are going to enter a contest or create a 4-H record book. It is great way to have a positive impact on your community.
Competition Categories:
Fashion Show- includes several categories in sewing construction and buying
Natural Fiber Contest-buy or construct an outfit made from either cotton or wool/mohair/alpaca
Fashion Storyboard –includes several categories for competition in fashion and interior design
Duds to Dazzle –team competition, similar to food challenge but with a sewing machine/fabric etc.
For complete descriptions of these competitions, go to the State 4-H website: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/