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Artistic Clothing >> Create Your Own [ Unit 7 ]
This unit is for member’s ages 11-18. In this project, you will need to explore a topic that is of interest to you. You may choose to learn about lace, design your own pattern, do a study on historic costumes, learn about advertisements and their impact on consumer choices or explore careers in textiles and clothing – whatever your interest. It is your choice. There are five steps to the Create Your Own project.
Step 1 –Select a topic
- Select a topic that is of personal interest to you
- That you have resource available to complete (ie. Time, money, resource people, etc.)
- That is not previously covered in another 4-H Clothing unit.
Step 2 ---Define the Topic
- With the help of your parents and 4-H leader clearly define your topic. Write objectives that define what you want to accomplish.
Step 3 ---Develop a Plan of Action
- Organize you project into a logical sequence of steps
- Identify and locate the information and resources you will need (people, publications, internet, etc.)
- Identify the amount of time needed to complete all the objectives
- Determine deadlines and mark them on a calendar to help you schedule the time to work on your project.
- Check you plans with your parent and 4-H leader. They may find something you overlooked.
Step 4 –Carry out the Plan
- Carry out all of the fun things you identified in your plan of action
- Changes that need to be made in your plan
- Be sure to include your accomplishments in your story.
Step 5 --Evaluate the Project
- Take a look back at what you planned to do (objectives) and how you planned to accomplish your goals (plan of action) and the expected results---did you accomplish all your goals? Was your plan of action realistic? Were you able to do the project without additional help? What changes did you need to make?
Project Requirements:
- Select a topic and do a special study
- Do a project-related demonstration
- Do a community service project
- Complete a written study —divided into sections based upon the 5 steps.
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
- Colorado 4-H Artistic Clothing Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- Artistic Clothing Supplement
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
Project Exhibit Rules:
- Requirement: All exhibit garments must be labeled with name, age, and county and unit of the 4-H member. Labels must be attached at the inside of the neckline or at the waistband of skirts and pants. Information must be written on a label and securely attached to garment or article. This will assist in case of property loss.
- Garments may be worn before exhibiting but should be in good, clean condition.
- An exhibit shall consist of no more than three coordinated pieces. (No accessory items, i.e. shoes, jewelry, hats, etc.)
- Pattern “instruction sheet” is required (if one was used) and must be attached securely to the e-record in a sturdy binder/notebook. Do not use covers that are clear plastic with sliders.
- Members are encouraged to select a unit that challenges their skills. All units will be judged on required skills included in the manual.
- Note: All Colorado State Fair silk items or garments will be displayed only with “permission to display” form which acknowledges possible fading caused by state fair display lighting. Permission to display form is available at the Extension offices.
Artistic Clothing –Create Your Own [ Unit 7 ]
Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-Record that includes a special study with a written report presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in the project story, where you got the idea for your project, what you liked best about the project, what you would like to change, how the item will be used, if you recycled or reused any fabric or other materials for your project.
- Include the following information on the specific project information page in the e-Record.
a. goals
b. plans
c. accomplishments
d. evaluation - Optional: Constructed article/display related to special study. The standardized display board size is 4' x 3' with sides that do not overlap, is to be used for 4-H projects.
