Senior (Grades 10-12) ___ Form Must Be Completed by 4-H Er

Due June 23, 2017 Junior (Grades 4-6)___ in the Extension and Outreach Office Intermediate (Grades 7-9) ___ Senior (Grades 10-12) ___ Form must be completed by 4-H’er

THE $15 CHALLENGE

Club: Attach to this form color photos of yourself, full length, IN YOUR OUTFIT, Address: with accessories you will be using. Street, City, State, Front and back pictures are required. Zip

Grade last completed:

Years in 4-H: Years in $15 Challenge

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GOAL OF THE $15 CHALLENGE IS FOR 4-H’ERS TO LEARN HOW TO SHOP FOR TRENDY CLOTHING AT ALTERNATIVE OUTLETS SUCH AS GARAGE SALES, SECOND HAND STORES, GOODWILL, SALVATION ARMY, ETC. CLOTHING THAT HAS BEEN PURCHASED ON SALE FROM DEPARTMENT STORES NEEDS TO BE ENTERED IN THE CLOTHING SELECTION CLASS.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

1. What is your goal for this project?

2. How did you go about reaching your goal?

3. Did you reach your goal? 4. How does this garment/outfit express your personality?

5. How is the color, fabric, style, or fit of this garment/outfit a good choice for your size, or your body shape?

6. What occasions, purposes, or activities did you have in mind when you selected this garment/outfit?

7. What construction qualities did you look for when selecting your outfit?

8. How do you plan to care for the garment? 9. Tell the story of how you purchased your outfit.

10. Have you changed (altered/enhanced) or embellished this garment/outfit in any way since selecting it? Yes No If Yes, explain…

11. Where did you purchase your outfit? ___Garage Sale ___Consignment Store ___Goodwill Store ___Salvation Army Story ___Other (list):

12. Have you purchased clothes before at any of these places? Yes No Give reason/occasion or why not?

13. Would you consider shopping at garage sales, consignment stores, Goodwill or Salvation Army stores in the future? Yes No Why or why not?

14. Attach your sales slip(s) or receipt(s) to this page. You may have to request a hand written receipt from a garage sale or similar consignor. 16. Describe your outfit and your accessories (in as much detail as possible). This description will be used as the narrative when you model your outfit at the fair.

Ribbon placing______Need help with design elements and principals? Check out the 4-H Publication 4H313 “Unraveling the Mystery of Design Elements and Principals in Clothing”. Available on-line or at the Extension Office.