Presents the
2018 Natural Fibres and Wearable Art
Make & Model Competitions
Cotton Linen Bamboo Leather
Hemp Angora Fish Skins Alpaca/Llama Wool Tree Bark
Any other Natural Fibre except Fur or fabrics or hides produced from Endangered and/or Protected Species
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CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES
The 2018 closing dates for entries are listed below. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THE CLOSING DATE FOR ANY SHOW SOCIETY OR SCHOOL.
Closing Date means the last day that an entry can be received by the Co-ordinator at 38 Weekes Road, Carindale. Qld. 4152
Please understand that a lot of work is required after the entries are received, so it would be appreciated if you do not ask for any extensions of time.
ALL SCHOOLS (unless entering through your local Show Society, then dates below apply) Closing date: Friday, 29th June 2018.
ALL SHOW SOCIETIES (with show dates from and including 1/8/17 to 31/3/18 Closing date: Friday, 20th April, 2018. (These include shows that occur outside the Ekka period – ready for 2018 Ekka).
ALL SHOW SOCIETIES (with show dates from and including 1/4/18 to 31/5/18 Closing date: Friday, 15th June 2018.
ALL SHOW SOCIETIES (with show dates from and including 1/6/18 to 30/6/18 Closing date: Friday, 13th July, 2018.
ALL SHOW SOCIETIES (with show dates from and including 1/7/18 to 31/7/18) Closing date: Monday, 6th August 2018.
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Show Secretaries, Teachers & Co-Ordinators Please Note! Please photocopy complete original schedule and hand to all competitors WITH entry forms.
The nominating Show Society is to be a member of Queensland Ag Shows.
Please ensure that entrants in the Make and Model Competitions, read, sign and fully complete the Entry Forms when entering your local competition. If the entrant or model is under 16 years, their parent/guardian must also sign the entry forms.
The 1st and 2nd placed entrants in each class from your competition are eligible to compete at the State Final. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Pamela Ferguson on 0410319450.
If your local show is run after August each year, your Show Society can still be involved with the competition by organising an “out of show” event with entries closing as per the previous page. This can be a good Fund Raiser for the Show Society or School.
For Wearable Art - only the completed double-sided Wearable Art Entry Form, together with coloured photographs of the outfit showing front and back are to be forwarded as per the closing dates. This can either be scanned and emailed to [email protected] or posted. The outfit is not to be sent to the State Co-ordinator, but taken to the final by the entrant.
All costs incurred in forwarding the entries to the State Co-ordinator are the responsibility of the relevant Show Society or entrant. Please note – if an entrant is not personally attending the final and their outfit will be modelled by a third party, the entrant is to either arrange for someone to take their outfit back or will need to provide return postage with their entry. No entries will be returned without pre-paid postage or given to a 3rd party without written approval.
Each Show Society is responsible for its own prize money and sponsorship. Conditions of entry are enclosed along with suggested guidelines for judges.
If the Show Society is unable to organize the modelling portion of the competition, entries that have been judged in your relevant Sewing Section on the sewing content, suitability of the fabric as well as the suitability of the outfit for the class that it is entered into will be accepted. These should be forwarded as above.
Judges, Co-ordinators and their families are not eligible to enter at their OWN show society competition.
VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL
Volunteer Co-ordinator & Chief Steward Stewards Mrs Pamela Ferguson Mrs Kerry Linnell 38 Weekes Road, Mrs Robyn Frandsen CARINDALE Qld. 4152 Mrs Holly Wraigth Mob: 0410 319 450 Mrs Denica Goldsbrough Ph: (07) 3395 1874 Mrs Sheryl Gildea Ms Lucy Connolly (QCAS) Ms Renee Zackeresen Mx Jenny McKay (QCAS) Mr. S. Wright
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Email: [email protected]
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2018 2 Natural FibresCreationsClasses
In all classes (except Wearable Art) Synthetic Fabrics can only be used as LININGS AND PETTICOATS. No synthetic or man-made fabrics can be used in the upper garment All other fabrics must be 60% or more natural fibres.
Please remember this is a sewing competition!
RESTRICTED CLASSES: Restricted classes are open to those entrants who fall within the relevant school year requirements only. All outfits in these classes must be sewn and MODELLED by the entrant and the age of the entrant is to be noted on the entry form. Adults are not permitted to enter these classes.
CLASS 1: “SELF MADE” – JUNIOR SCHOOL - Grades 5 to 9 inclusive.
. Outfit can be for any occasion except swimwear or sleepwear. . Garment is to be cut and sewn by entrant. Entrant may receive advice on how to complete. . Purchase price of fabrics may not exceed $120.00 . A sample swatch of each fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
CLASS 2: “SELF MADE” – SENIOR SCHOOL - Grades 10 to 12 inclusive.
. Outfit can be for any occasion except swimwear or sleepwear. . Garment is to be cut and sewn by the entrant. . Purchase price of fabrics may not exceed $150.00. . A sample swatch of each fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
If an entrant in Class 1 or 2 is unable or unwilling to model, they may find an alternative model, but the entry will be transferred into Class 3 – Open Kids in Natural Fibres provided the outfit is for a person under 15 years or into another relevant Open class if the outfit is for a person over 15 years.
ALL RESTRICTED CLASS ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:
1. You are required to read the General Terms & Conditions of Entry listed in this booklet. 2. ALL OUTFITS MUST BE SUPPLIED EITHER IN A ZIPPERED PLASTIC OR FABRIC BAG OR A PLASTIC DRY CLEANING BAG. All bags must be long enough to enclose the entire garment length. This is for the protection of your outfit. 3. The entrant in these classes, but make AND model their entry. 4. Entrants in these classes may only enter one outfit in the Restricted Classes.
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OPEN CLASSES: Open classes can be entered by a person of any age, but the outfit must be made for a person aged 16 years and over or as specified by the class. Please note that the Open Adult classes are designed for wearing by an adult. Children can only model in Class 3 – Open Kids in Natural Fibres, all other models must be 16 years and over as they are all Adult specific classes.
CLASS 3: OPEN – KIDS IN NATURAL FIBRES. (Entrant can be any age, but outfit must be for a boy or girl aged 7 to 15 years inclusive).
. Suitable for any occasion including formal wear. (no swimwear or sleepwear is permitted). . Slacks and Shirt, Skirt and Blouse or Dress, formal wear, Shorts and shirt, Sports uniforms or play wear. . A sample swatch of each fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
Class 4: OPEN - “ADULT DAYWEAR” (not casual wear) .
. Suitable for Race Meeting, Business Meeting, Garden Party, Wedding or any other non-casual daytime occasion. (This does not include shorts, T shirts or jeans). . A sample swatch of each fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
CLASS 5: OPEN - “ADULT - FORMAL WEAR”
. Suitable for After Five, Cocktail Party, Wedding Dress, Ball, Black Tie event, Opening Night or any formal evening occasion. . A sample swatch of each fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
CLASS 6: GARDAM FABRICS OPEN – ADULT - CALICO CAPERS - Gardam Fabrics will donate 5 metres of 120cm wide medium weight calico to the first 20 only completed entry forms received. Please complete your entry form and email it to [email protected]. (Outfit does not have to be finished at this time). This will be forwarded to Gardam Fabrics who will arrange with you deliver/collection of fabric. Please note – if however, your completed outfit is not received by the closing date for entries you will be invoiced for the cost of the fabric. So fill out the form now and send it. I will advise you whether or not you were one of the first 20 entrants. You must use this fabric to complete your entry.
. All entries in this class must be made from no larger than 120cm wide, medium weight 100% calico. No other fabrics can be used in upper garment. Synthetic fabrics can be used for petticoats and linings if necessary, but natural always works better. Any trims on the upper garment must be 100% cotton. . The calico can be dyed, painted, embroidered etc or treated to create the effect required. . Outfits can be for any occasion including day, evening and bridal wear. . A sample swatch of all fabric used must be attached to the entry form.
Class 7: OPEN - “CASUAL/ACTIVE WEAR
Suitable for any casual day wear. Eg. Barbecue, pool party, a day at the beach, sports uniforms or supporters outfit, gym wear, Resort wear, Swimwear including over garment. (No sleepwear). Eg. Jeans and top, track suits, swimwear (made from natural fabrics) and over garment eg sarong , slacks and top, t shirt and shorts, sports uniforms, romper suits – anything relaxing. If swimwear is entered, the outfit must be suitable for person 18 years and over and must be modelled by person 18 years and over. A sample swatch of all fabrics used must be attached to the entry form.
ALL OPEN CLASS ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:
1. You are required to read the General Terms & Conditions of Entry listed in this booklet. 2. ALL OUTFITS MUST BE SUPPLIED EITHER IN A ZIPPERED PLASTIC OR FABRIC BAG OR A PLASTIC DRY CLEANING BAG. All bags must be long enough to enclose the entire garment length. This is for the protection of your outfit. 3. Entries in Open Classes 4 to 7, must be suitable for adults. These classes are not for children’s/teenage wear.
2018 4 Wearable Art Class PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS AN ART AND DESIGN COMPETITION – NOT A SEWING COMPETITION
Class 8 – “Wearable Art - be as creative as you can be
Design ideas are only limited by your imagination, but you must explain your idea on the entry form. This is so the announcers can accurately describe your creation. This is not a competition for political statements, so please have fun with it. Any political comments made will not be announced during the parade. One outfit only per design idea – not same design, various lengths and shapes. Purchased base garments can be used and embellished to create the required effect so sewing skills are not required or judged. Any materials/objects and construction method etc can be used to create the required design. Minimum entry age – 15 years. Models must be 15 years or over. A coloured photograph, front and back, must be attached to the entry form. The completed entry form and photographs can be emailed to the Co-ordinator at [email protected]. DO NOT SEND THE OUTFIT TO ME. THE ENTRANT/MODEL WILL TAKE IT TO THE FINAL. The entrant does not have to model their own outfit, but they do have to obtain their own model. We are unable to alter the advertised parade times to suit entrant’s travel or other arrangements. All entrants must read the Terms and Conditions of Entry listed in this booklet. All entrants must compete at their local show or school organised competition prior to the final. If an entrant is unable to find a local show or school is unable to judge, please contact the State Co-ordinator to discuss alternatives.
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St. George Cotton Growers Assoc.
2018 5 General Terms & Conditions of Entry All Classes
1. This is a competition that promotes the Natural Fibres industries in Queensland. All parts of your entry (except linings and petticoats) MUST be made from natural fibres or natural fibres blend fabrics of not less than 60% natural fabric. Please note, entries not complying with this requirement will be disqualified. This clause does not apply to Wearable Art which can be made from anything.
2. The entrant is the person who sewed or created the garment. Each outfit is to be the bona fide work of the entrant.
3. IF ENTRANT OR MODEL IS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS THE ENTRY FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND THE MODEL’S PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS TO SIGN THE PERMISSION PART OF THE ENTRY FORM.
4. Each entry is to be a single complete outfit. An outfit may be entered into one class only.
5. Each entrant can enter as many outfits as they like, but they can only wear one outfit themselves (no changing room). Entrant is to supply models for all other outfits. Entrants outside of Brisbane (except Wearable Art) may contact the State Co-ordinator on 0410 319 450 if assistance is required to obtain a model – no guarantees.
6. If a garment has been entered at a previous State Final, that garment cannot be entered in any other classes or future competitions regardless of its placing, but the entrant is more than welcome to create a new outfit and enter again.
7. All outfits (except Wearable Art) are pre-judged under Section “A” of the judging criteria prior to the State final. Accessories are only considered in Wearable Art judging. Items like hats and bags worn in the sewing competition can take away from the garment so be careful in your decision to add these items as they are not judged.
8. The outfit is to be new, but pre-washing of fabric is recommended. The outfit is not to be worn prior to the State Final except at local show/school judging. Please keep your outfit clean and undamaged!
9. No professional models allowed. Models can be students of deportment or modelling schools. The same person is to model at the judging and the parade.
10. If an entrant has won the Grand Championship 3 times in a row, that entrant must take a two-year break from entering.
11. This competition is not open to people who earn their living from dressmaking, teaching sewing or fashion design. If you have your own fashion label, you cannot enter.
12. All care will be taken of entries, but Queensland Ag Shows and the State Committee will not be responsible for losses, damage or non-delivery of any entries.
13. Judges and Co-ordinators and/or their immediate families are not eligible to enter at the show where they judge or organise, but can enter through other shows.
14. All entrants or their nominated representative are to sign for their garments prior to leaving the Dressing Rooms.
15. The age of competitors will be calculated from 1st August in the year of the competition.
16. If the co-ordinator deems that an outfit has been entered in the incorrect class, he/she reserves the right to move the entry to a class which is more suitable for the garment.
17. Please note that only entrants OR their models and officials are permitted in the judging area and dressing rooms for the State Final. If the entrant is not modelling, the entrant cannot enter the dressing rooms or judging area. No parents/guardians are permitted in the dressing rooms or judging areas. The space is very small.
18. For Wearable Art entries, the entrant may assist their model to get into the outfit, but they must then leave the area.
19. One teacher per school may offer their services as Stewards if they wish to, but they and their students must follow the instructions of the Co-ordinator and Qld Ag Shows stewards.
20. All parents/guardians, entrants and models are to follow the directions given by any Steward of the Natural Fibres Creations. All Stewards will display identification. All stewards are current holders of the Queensland Working with Children blue cards or exemptions in the case of teachers.
21. Photographs – official photographers will be in attendance at all competitions. Individual photography of the children by anyone other than a parent is not permitted. No group photographs are to be taken as not all people have given permission for their photographs to be used. No video cameras are to be used during the competition or the parades. Please respect the privacy of the entrants. No person may take a photograph of any entrant until the official photographers have finished their photographs. If you fail to abide by this rule, the entrant may be disqualified.
22. Teachers may take photos of their students only AFTER the official photographers have taken each student’s individual photo and a group photo of the class. See Condition 21.
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JUDGING CRITERIA
Please remember all fabrics (except linings and petticoats) MUST be natural fibres or natural fibres blend of not less than 60% natural fabric. Failure to meet this requirement will result in automatic disqualification. This does not apply to Wearable Art.
All Classes – except Wearable Art
SECTION “A” – DRESSMAKING SKILLS (Section A is judged the week prior to the final).
Suitability and eligibility of fabrics used for the style chosen. 10 Cutting of fabric – straight grain, bias etc for style and that the correct sides of the fabric have been sewn together. 10 Machine, Overlocker and/or hand stitching – correct thread and colour of thread matches fabric, stitch size, tension of stitching. 10 Finishing techniques on seams and hems including evidence that an iron has been used in the process. 10 Use of the correct interfacing, finishing and insertion of linings, insertion of zips, placement and finishing of buttons and buttonholes. 10 50 points
SECTION “B” – MODELLING OF OUTFIT (Judged at the State Final)
Initial visual impact of outfit when modelled. Colour co-ordination of fabrics used. Fit of the garment. 30 Suitability of the outfit for the class and the occasion nominated. 10 Creative balance of the complete outfit (do not consider accessories) 10 50 points
TOTAL POINTS 100
Please note that if the outfit is not made from predominately natural fibres, then the outfit will be disqualified. (Linings and petticoats only can be from synthetic fabrics)
WEARABLE ART
Overall finishing to garment (No consideration to be given to sewing) 10 Suitability of fabric/materials used for the design idea. 10 Artistic Design 30 Visual Impact of the garment for the desired artistic effect 50
TOTAL POINTS 100
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Other competitions conducted by: QUEENSLAND AG SHOWS
Competition Committee Chair and contact Details Dark Rich Fruit Cake Mr Richard O’Neill OAM Mobile: 0427 133 408 Email: [email protected] Miss Showgirl Mrs Lorraine Crothers Mobile: 0418 147 410 Email: [email protected] Quilts Across Queensland Mrs Monica Skerman Mobile: 0418 762 868 Email: [email protected] Rural Ambassador Mr. David Lemberg Ph: 07 4956 6236 Email: [email protected] Ute Muster Ms. Manda Stevens Mobile: 0448 356 029 Email: [email protected] Young Judges/Parades Mr. John Koehler Mobile: 0427 621 801 Email: [email protected] Natural Fibres Creations, & Wearable Art Make Mrs Pamela Ferguson Model Competitions Ph: 07 3395 1874 Mobile: 0410 319 450 Email: [email protected] Or contact Queensland Ag Shows Phone: 07 3277 7747 Fax: 07 3277 7428 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qcas.net.au
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2018 8 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Ag Force Queensland Beacon Lighting Bernina Australia Pty Limited Continental Biscuit Manufacturers Central Highlands Cotton Growers Assoc. Dirranbandi Cotton Growers Assoc. John Deere Limited Louis Dreyfus Commodities Echidna Sewing Supplies Ian & Pamela Ferguson Fabric Frenzy Gardam Fabrics Horn Furniture Australia
Leutenegger M. Recht Accessories Oppenheimer H. Polesy & Co. Pty Ltd. Queensland Cotton, Olam Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Assoc. Sewing Thread Specialists, a Division of McCalls Sheldon & Hammond Pty Ltd (Victorinox) Shelta Australia Spotlight Stores Pty Ltd St. George Cotton Growers’ Association Sullivan’s Haberdashery & Craft Wholesalers The Fabric Store The Scissorman
St. George Cotton Growers Assoc.
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Please contact “Natural Fibres Creations” State Co-ordinator on Phone: 3395 1874 or Mobile 0410 319 450 Email: [email protected]
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