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SECTION C -

Joanne Schwiegerath Section "C" Superintendent Phone (410) 561-2952

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 31st, 2021 NEW!!! Exhibits must be delivered on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 from 12PM to 8PM, or on Monday, August 23rd, 2021 from 9AM to 7PM. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER CLASS ALLOWED RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Please read the General Rules for the Home Arts Department, which apply, to all Sections. 2. Articles should be on or pinned to a WIRE HANGER. PLEASE NO PLASTIC HANGERS. Remove or cover personal name labels. Judges will be encouraged to write comments. 3. Smocked, hand embroidered on French sewn items will be judged primarily on skills. 4. will be judged on originality, construction and uniqueness. 5. Preprinted panels may only be entered in C63. 6. All special awards given in this section will be $15.00.

BASIS FOR JUDGING General Appearance § Clean, no spots or stains. § WELL PRESSED! § Pleasing combination of colors. § suitable to fabric. Fabric § Suitable for type of garment and . Workmanship § Correct length and tension for fabric weight. § No loose ends. CLIP THREADS! Seams § Even 5/8" or as pattern directs. § Clipped on curves. § Finished according to fabric, i.e., zigzag, , overcast or turned and stitched. § Well pressed. § stitching even. Darts § Should not pucker at points. § Should be pressed according to guide sheet. and § Should be comparable to fabric and finished edge. § No iron-on tape and Closures § Should compliment garment. § Should be attached by thread shank method unless has manufactured shank. Hooks and Eyes, Snaps § Size and weight should be appropriate for fabric. § Should not show through on right side. § Should be placed so that garment lays flat. § should have hook and eye at top if zipper is not even with neckline. § Stitching should be evenly spaced for the appropriate zipper application. and Tucks § Evenly spaced and properly pressed. § Top stitched if required by pattern instructions.

Awards, All Classes 1st Place $9.00 2nd Place $7.00 3rd Place $6.00 Honorable Mention (ribbon only)

ADULT GARMENTS SMOCKED ITEMS/FRENCH MACHINE SEWING C25 Infant, 1 pc or romper, newborn – 18 months C26 Infant, 2 or 3 pc outfit, newborn – 18 months C1 , Outerwear C27 Christening or 1st Communion outfit C2 or pantsuit, tailored C28 Toddler, 2 or 3 pc outfit, sizes 2 - 4 C3 Wedding C29 Toddler, dress or romper, sizes 2-4 C4 Office or business ensemble, 2 or more pieces C30 Girls dressy dress, sizes 4 – 14 C5 Dressy ensemble, 2 or more pieces C31 Girls daytime dress, sizes 4 – 14 C6 Purchased sweatshirt or , embellished C32 Constructed garment – items not fitting into above Smocking/French C7 , 2 pc. ( or slacks and top) Machine classes C8 jacket C33 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best Smocked or French C9 Constructed garment with appliqué or quilting technique Machine sewing C10 Constructed garment with machine

C11 , any fabric with at

C12 Slacks, capris, or shorts, (any fabric) INFANT’S GARMENT TO 18 MONTHS C13 Dress, dressy daytime or casual (any fabric) C34 Christening outfit C14 Dress, daytime or casual (any fabric) C35 2 or more piece Outfit C15 Dress, tailored or business look (any fabric) C36 1 pc. Dress or romper C16 Dress, evening or cocktail, short or long C37 Holiday outfit C17 , or , any fabric C38 Constructed garment with machine embroidery C18 Sleepwear, any fabric C39 Bonnet C19 Men’s , button front closure and

C20 Ladies , front closure with or without collar TODDLER’S GARMENT, 18 MONTHS – SIZE 4 C21 Shirt – knit fabric only C40 2 or more piece Outfit C22 – must be made of fabric, sewn C41 1 pc. garment C23 Constructed garment not filling any other catagories C42 Outerwear jacket or coat, any fabric C24 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best adult garment C43 Child’s hat (sewn) TODDLER’S GARMENT, 18 MONTHS – SIZE 4 CONT. C44 Holiday or special occasion outfit, one or more pieces C104-Adult C45 Constructed garment with machine embroidery CONTEST Or applique' SKIRT CHILD’S GARMENT, SIZES 5 - 14 Sew a skirt that has a or fitted C46 Coat or jacket, any fabric at waist and a zipper C47 Dress, dressy, daytime

C48 Dress, special occasion. Flower girl, party type, etc. C49 Ensemble, 2 or more pieces PRIZES C50 Dress, general wear C51 or 1ST Place $12.00 C52 Blouse or top 2nd Place $11.00 C53 Skirt, shorts, pants, any fabric 3rd Place $10.00 C54 Constructed garment with appliqué or machine embroidery 4th Place $ 9.00 C55 Sleepwear 5th Place $ 8.00 C56 Holiday Outfit

C57 Constructed garment not fitting above categories, no /mittens C58 Special Award–FAIR USE ONLY–Best infant, child or toddler garment

MISCELLANEOUS C59 for an infant, toddler or child C105 – Youth Ages 6-16 C60 Period Garment CONTEST C61 Adult or Teen Costume C62 Vest, men’s, women’s or children C63 Any item made from a preprinted fabric panel HOLIDAY C64 Doll clothes, 1 garment, no dolls Sew a holiday apron (full size). There are C65 Miscellaneous constructed not fitting any other category-no curtains many holidays to choose from, you pick. C66 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Garment using best quilting technique PRIZES C67 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best machine embroidery ST 1 Place $12.00 ND ACCESSORIES 2 Place $11.00 C68 Coasters 3RD Plac e $10.00 C69 Sewing item/, needle case, etc. 4th Place $ 9.00 C70 Tote – small no larger than 12”x12” th C71 Tote – larger than 12”x12” 5 Place $ 8.00 C72 or purse – small – less than 10”x10” C73 Handbag or purse – larger than 10”x10” C74 Pet accessory – no beds C75 Decorative pot holders – set of 2 C76 Placemats – set of 4 C77 Pillowcase – pair C78 Pillow – constructed primarily of fabric and stuffed – no larger than 14”x14”( no pillow forms) C106-Adult C79 Table topper – round, square, oval or octagon, no larger than 20”x20” CONTEST C80 Table runner – rectangular shape RECYCLE YOUTH CLASSES UP TO 11 YEARS Please place age beside name on entry tag Recycle an item to something wearable or C81 Beginner’s first piece – 1 item only (sewn from fabric) useful. C82 2 piece Outfit C83 Pillow 14”x14” or smaller, hand stuffed C84 Sleepwear C85 Shorts or skirt PRIZES st C86 Dress 1 Place $15.00 C87 Pillow case (1) 2nd Place $14.00 C88 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best youth item, up to 11 years 3rd Place $13.00 4th Place $12.00 YOUTH, AGES 12 – 16 YEARS 5th Place $11.00 Please place age beside name on entry tag C89 2 piece Outfit C90 Blouse, shirt or vest C91 Shorts, skirt or pajama pants C92 Dress C93 Winter hat – must be sewn C94 Tote Bag C95 Pillow 14”x14” or smaller – must be hand stuffed C96 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best youth item, 12-16 years

SENIORS, AGE 65 AND OVER Exhibits judged on sewing skills and creativity C97 Jacket, creative choice C98 Skirt, shorts or pants, creative choice C99 Child’s garment, 1 or 2 pc. C100 Dress or 2 piece outfit C101 Tote bag or purse C102 Shirt, blouse or top C103 Special Award – FAIR USE ONLY – Best senior item