Marjorie Baker

Marjorie Baker
Textiles & Clothing Associate
UK Family & Consumer Sciences Extension
201 Scovell Hall, UK
Lexington, KY 40506-0064
phone: (859)257-7775
fax: (859)257-7565
e-mail: mbake4@uky.edu

STATE 4-H FASHION REVUE

DESCRIPTION
This educational experience for Senior 4-Hers is designed to promote skills in the construction, selection, and coordination of clothing and related items, as well as provide a look into the business world of clothing. The broader scope of this program fits readily into the total development of the individual.

OBJECTIVES
1) To build self-confidence and poise through developing an:
a) Understanding of "self" in order that the individual may select and/or make clothing which is becoming and expressive of their personality.
b) Ability to select suitable and becoming accessories.
c) Appreciation of the skills used in the decision-making process.

2) To demonstrate to the public what 4-H'ers in clothing projects have accomplished, such as:
a) Acquiring a degree of skill in planning, selecting, and constructing garments and wardrobes.
b) Learning how to dress appropriately, becomingly, and economically.

3) To give opportunity for fashion revue participants to see other 4-H'ers and their apparel and to learn from each other.

4) To develop grace, good posture, and habits of good grooming.

5) To construct and/or acquire an outfit that is needed in the wardrobe and one that can be proudly worn.

PARTICIPATION
There are three ways members may participate in the State 4-H Fashion Revue:
1) as an exhibitor modeling an outfit;
2) as an escort;
3) as a narrator.

EXHIBITOR - Counties may send up to17 seniors to the State 4-H Fashion Revue.

Your county may send:

A. One senior from each of the construction categories (Let’s be Casual, Dress it Up, Match it Up, Creative Expressions, Leisure Time, Formal Affair, Tailor Made, Wearable Art), and

B. One senior in each of the Fashion Magic categories (Wardrobe Planning, In the Marketplace, Clothing Coordination) and

C. One senior in each of the Needlework categories (Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting, Lacework, Needlepoint, and Quilting). Item must be an article of clothing that can be modeled.

4-Hers in the Fashion Magic series MUST complete Wardrobe Planning only once before completing the other units in the series. In the Marketplace and Clothing Coordination may be repeated.

Each participant may model in only one category. Garments must remain the same garment submitted with registration. Fashion Revue Information Sheet MUST be postmarked on or before May 1.

Fashion Revue participants must register for the entire week of Teen Conference. 4-Hers must be 14 by January 1, of the year participating, but not have passed their 19th birthday as of January 1.

TO EXHIBIT A CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
A participant must model in the state event a complete outfit he or she has made.

TO EXHIBIT A FASHION MAGIC PROJECT:
The participant must model the item(s) acquired and submit project notebook and other items designated by the project for judging. Notebooks to be judged are due at the Fashion Revue registration table at Senior Conference registration. Notebooks will not be accepted after this time period.

TO EXHIBIT A NEEDLEWORK PROJECT:
A participant must model in the state event a garment he or she has made.

LOCATION AND TIME
University of Kentucky campus and Lexington area: The Fashion Revue is a 3-day track at 4-H Teen Conference. Delegates sign up for the Fashion Revue Track.

This track consists of educational programs, including a service project, rehearsal for fashion revue, judging contest to select winners, and State 4-H Fashion Revue.

FORMS FOR REGISTRATION
The Teen Conference Registration Form should be completed by all the exhibitors, escorts, and those trying out for narrator and sent to the State 4-H Office.

Please mail the following directly to Marjorie Baker, Fashion Revue Coordinator:

1. Fashion Revue Information Form-Sewing
To be completed by all exhibitors in Sewing.
Be certain to include color photo or pattern envelope and fabric swatch.

2. Fashion Revue Information Form for Fashion Magic
To be completed by all exhibitors in Fashion Magic units. Be certain to include a color photo of outfit to be modeled.

3. Fashion Revue Information Form-Needlework
To be completed by all exhibitors in Needlework.
Be certain to include color photo and fabric/yarn swatch.

4. Escort Information Form - To be completed by all youth interested in serving as an escort. They must also complete Teen Conference Registration Form.

5. Narrator Application Form - To be completed by all youth interested in trying out for one of 4 narrator positions. All participants must also complete Teen Conference Registration Form.

DEADLINE (Cut-off date) May 1
*Teen Conference Registration Forms (for exhibitors, escorts and narrators). Send to the State 4-H Office.

*All Fashion Revue Information Forms, Escort Information Forms and Narrator Forms. Mailed to Marjorie Baker.

May 1 is an absolute cut-off date. No exceptions will be made. Forms postmarked on May 2 or later will be returned to the county.

COUNTY AGENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with county fashion revue committee to plan and implement a county selection activity prior to state registration deadline of May 1.

2. Check Fashion Revue Registration information forms for accuracy and completeness. (THIS INCLUDES A PHOTOGRAPH and/or PATTERN ENVELOPE AND FABRIC SWATCH.) Make sure the 4-Her is in the appropriate category. Category changes cannot be made after they have been mailed. Mail all Fashion Revue forms (Information Sheets, Escort Forms, and Narrator Forms) to Marjorie Baker, Fashion Revue Coordinator, 201 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40546-0064. These must be postmarked no later than May 1.
*PHOTOGRAPHS are more helpful in developing a script than a sketch or pattern envelope. However, a pattern envelope or sketch will be accepted. It is assumed that outfits exhibited in the Fashion Revue are part of a 4-H Sewing/Fashion Magic/Needlework project completed prior to the May 1^st entry deadline. Members should be able to send a photograph and description of the outfit by the May 1^st cutoff date.

3. Money and Teen Conference Registration Forms for Fashion Revue delegates, narrators, and escorts should be mailed to the Area Teen Conference Contact Agent.

4. Agents, Leaders, Escorts, Narrators, and Interns interested in working with Fashion Revue should indicate with an "FR" on Teen Conference Registration Form.

5. Narrators should also indicate on their Teen Conference Registration Form their second and third choices for tracks.

FASHION REVUE INFORMATION FORM

SEWING

LINK TO FORM FASHION REVUE INFORMATION FORM

FASHION REVUE INFORMATION FORM

FASHION MAGIC

LINK TO FORM FASHION REVUE INFOMATION FORM - FASHION MAGIC

FASHION REVUE INFORMATION FORM

NEEDLEWORK

LINK TO FASHION REVUE INFORMATION FORM - NEEDLEWORK

ESCORT INFORMATION

ESCORT - Youth may participate in the Fashion Revue by escorting exhibitors on stage. To serve as an escort, the teen must submit the Escort Information Form to Marjorie Baker, Fashion Revue Coordinator, 201 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40546-0064 and Teen Conference Registration Form to the State 4-H Office by May 1 (Fax: 859-257-7565). Note: Mark FR as your first track choice on your Teen Conference Registration Form. These forms must be filled in completely for applicant to be registered for the State Fashion Revue.

SUGGESTED ATTRIBUTES FOR ESCORTS
- Have a desire to participate in Fashion Revue
- Have an outgoing personality
- Express an interest in being well-groomed and fashionably dressed
- Have a schedule that does not conflict with the Fashion Revue Schedule. (This will primarily affect a teen running for a State Office. If we do not have too many teens who want to do both, we will try to arrange it so they can participate in both Fashion Revue and State Office). Escorts will follow the Fashion Revue Track.

LINK TO FORM ESCORT INFORMATION FORM

NARRATOR INFORMATION

NARRATOR - Please note: narrators will audition, and the top four will be selected to narrate the Show. Inform your narrator applicant to note the time of audition in the Senior 4-H Week Conference Program. Each applicant will read a selected script and be judged on good voice and speaking qualities such as rate, intensity, and voice expression.

Narrator Application Forms must be sent to Marjorie Baker, Fashion Revue Coordinator, , 201 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40546-0064, and Teen Conference Application Forms are due with Fashion Revue registration to the State 4-H Office by May 1 (Fax: 859-257-7565). Mark FR as your first track choice on your Teen Conference Application Form. Narrators should make alternative choices on their Teen Conference application form in case they are not selected to narrate.

SUGGESTED ATTRIBUTES FOR NARRATOR
- Enjoy speaking before large groups of people
- Have an outgoing personality
- Have previous public speaking experience
- Have a schedule which does not conflict with Fashion Revue Schedule. Narrators will follow the Fashion Revue track.

NARRATOR APPLICATION FORM

LINK TO FORM NARRATOR INFORMATION FORM

KNOWING SEWING SKILLATHON

Sewing, like other bodies of knowledge, is full of terms, symbols, techniques, parts and notations. The more you know about sewing, the better and more skilled you can become at it. To become knowledgeable, you must use or practice the information and skills associated with sewing

The sewing skillathon described is designed to help 4-H’ers become more knowledgeable and skilled. Each project unit is designed to emphasize or focus on various skills or techniques, building on what have been introduced in previous units. Learning can, and should be fun! The sewing skillathon is designed to be a “fun as you learn” activity.

For more information on conducting a Knowing Sewing Skillathon refer to the 4-H Sewing Notebook or CD.