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2019 SEWING EXHIBITOR’S GUIDE
DEPARTMENT J
FAIRGROUNDS ENTRY – IRWIN EXHIBITS:
Friday, August 9, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
FAIRGROUNDS PICK-UP – IRWIN EXHIBITS:
Tuesday, September 3, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enter only once per class. Entrant may construct garment either by hand or machine. No soiled or scented entries accepted. Entries are judged according to quality of workmanship, attention to detail, level of difficulty, and aesthetic compatibility of fabric and design. Please NO dress forms of any type unless a name, phone and address are permanently marked on the form. No form heads, no full fur items will be accepted. All entries will be judged on sewing techniques, finishes, and construction.
All divisions are open to all ages. If you are entering as a Junior or Professional, place the appropriate letter on the entry form under sub-category. A professional is someone who sells or instructs.
SUB-CATEGORIES:
A: Junior, ages 12 and under
B: Junior, ages 13 through 17
P: Professional
If sub-category is not specified, entry will be classified as OPEN.
Entries without entrant contact/mailing information will be automatically disqualified and not judged.
DIVISION 01: GARMENT FOR YOUTH, TO AGE 3, WOVEN
DIVISION 02: GARMENT FOR YOUTH, TO AGE 3, KNIT
DIVISION 03: GARMENT FOR YOUTH, AGES 4 – 12, WOVEN
DIVISION 04: GARMENT FOR YOUTH, AGES 4 – 12, KNIT
DIVISION 05: GARMENT FOR TEEN & WOMEN, WOVEN
DIVISION 06: GARMENT FOR TEEN & WOMEN, KNIT
DIVISION 07: GARMENT FOR MEN, WOVEN
DIVISION 08: GARMENT FOR MEN, KNIT
CLASS:
- 01 Couture sewing
- 02 Formal wear
- 03 Heirloom clothing
- 04 Vintage / retro
- 05 Dress, special occasion
- 06 Dress, casual
- 07 Co-ordinates, 2 or more pieces
- 08 Matching outfits, for 2 or more people
- 09 Pants / slacks
- 10 Jeans
- 11 Two / Three piece suit
- 12 Blouse
- 13 Shirt, short sleeve
- 14 Shirt, long sleeve
- 15 Skirt
- 16 Sleepwear
- 17 Lingerie
- 18 Jacket
- 19 Kuspuk
- 20 Other, special occasion
- 21 Other
DIVISION 09: FASHION ACCESSORY (NO FUR)
CLASS:
- 01 Hats
- 02 Slippers
- 03 Wallet / Clutch
- 04 Vest
- 05 Belt
- 06 Scarf
- 07 Special occasion
- 08 Other
DIVISION 10: BAGS – TOTE/HANDBAG (WITH STRAPS)
CLASS:
- 01 Bag (width under 12 inches)
- 02 Bag (width 12-20 inches)
- 03 Bag (width over 20 inches)
- 04 Simple Tote, no zippers or closers
- 05 Backpack
- 06 Other
DIVISION 11: OUTERWEAR (NO FUR)
CLASS:
- 01 Hat / cap
- 02 Jacket/Coat
- 03 Pants
- 04 Skirt
- 05 Parka
- 06 Snowsuit
- 07 Other
DIVISION 12: COSTUME
CLASS:
- 01 For infant / child
- 02 For teen / adult
- 03 Animated character
- 04 Period costume
- 05 Authentic reproduction
- 06 From production, max 3 costumes, provide poster of play and display mannequins
- 07 Other
DIVISION 13: LIVING SPACE DÉCOR – KITCHEN
CLASS:
- 01 Apron
- 02 Hot pad
- 03 Kitchen towel
- 04 Holiday decoration
- 05 Table runners
- 06 Other
DIVISION 14: LIVING SPACE DÉCOR – FAMILY ROOM
CLASS:
- 01 Pillow
- 02 Wall hanging
- 03 Throw
- 04 Holiday decoration
- 05 Other
DIVISION 15: LIVING SPACE DÉCOR – BEDROOM / BATH
CLASS:
- 01 Blanket
- 02 Pillow
- 03 Pillowcase
- 04 Holiday decoration
- 05 Other
DIVISION 16: LIVING SPACE DÉCOR – HOBBY ROOM
CLASS:
- 01 Sewed Covered Furniture
- 02 Item Cover
- 03 Wall Hanging
- 04 Sewed Storage Item
- 05 Other
DIVISION 17: TOYS
CLASS:
- 01 Playthings
- 02 Playthings, set of 3
- 03 Dolls
- 04 Doll clothes, for dolls 12” or less, single outfit
- 05 Doll clothes, for dolls 12” or less, multiple pieces
- 06 Doll clothes, for dolls 13” to 18”, single outfit
- 07 Doll clothes, for dolls 13” to 18”, multiple pieces
- 08 Doll clothes, for dolls 19” or more, single outfit
- 09 Doll clothes, for dolls 19” or more, multiple pieces
- 10 Stuffed animals
- 11 Other
DIVISION 18: GREEN
CLASS:
- 01 Recycled garments
- 02 Recycled accessories
- 03 Recycled household
- 04 Surface embellishment
- 05 Other
DIVISION 19: NURSERY
CLASS:
- 01 Accessory sets
- 02 Baby bags
- 03 Car seat cover
- 04 Decorations
- 05 Other
DIVISION 20: FULL HAND SEWN ITEMS (NO ELECTRIC POWER USED)
CLASS:
- 01 Toys
- 02 Clothing
- 03 Decoration
- 04 Other