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Fashion & Interior Design Project Opportunities
See https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/for full information on these projects
- Duds to Dazzle
- Fashion Storyboard
- Interior Design
- Fashion Show
- Natural Fiber Contest
AGE DIVISIONS:
- Junior: 3rd (and 8 years old) – 5th graders
- Intermediate: 6th-8th graders
- Senior: 9th-12th graders (have not surpassed their 18th birthday as of August 31, 2017)
Duds To Dazzle
See https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/and look under “Contests” for more information
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.
Fashion Show
See https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/and look under “Contests” for more information
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.
Natural Fiber Contest – Senior Age Divisions Members Only
See https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/and look under “Contests” for more information
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
Fashion Storyboard
See https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/ and look under “Contests” for more information
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.
