DEPARTMENT L

SEWING

Superintendent:
Carol Trusty

All entries are due to the Pavilion Annex on Sunday, before the Fair, from 10 am to 7 pm.

All entries and awards will be released on Sunday, closing day of the Fair, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

1. All entries in this department must have been produced by the exhibitor and completed after last year’s fair.
2. An exhibitor may enter two items in each class.
3. All items must be clean. Soiled items will not be accepted. The Department Superintendent will have the right to reject such items.

CREATIVE KIDS EXHIBIT
Sponsored by Simpson Credit Union of Elma, WA.

1. This contest is open to children, ages 8 to 16.
2. The child should sew an apron, pillow, placemat, potholder or other item of similar size out of patriotic colored fabric.
3. Items must be sewn and may include other embellishments.
4. The Grays Harbor County Fair’s general rules and contest policies will apply.
5. Judging will take place prior to the fair and will be closed to the public.
6. Entries must be brought to the Pavilion Annex at the fairgrounds on Sunday, August 3 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

PRIZES:
All entries will receive either a blue, red, or white ribbon. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive rosettes and merchandise or cash awards

Class 1 – Apron, ages 8 to 11
Class 2 – Apron, ages 12 to 16

Some things judges consider for sewing:
Grainline
Stitching accuracy
Pressing
Seam finish
Grading and clipping
Stains/soil

SPECIAL AWARDS

A $25 gift certificate will be awarded by South Sound Sewing & Vacuum of Olympia, WA to the Best of Show Entry in the Sewing Department.

A $5.00 gift certificate will be awarded by McDonald’s to the two Outstanding Exhibits in the Youth Division of the Sewing Department.

DIVISIONS:
A. Youth - persons 16 years of age and under
B. Adult - persons 17-61 years of age
C. Seniors - persons 62 year of age and over

Points: Blue 20, Red 15

DRESSY OR TAILORED
SECTION 1
CLASS:
1. Coat or Dress, lined
2. Jacket or Vest, lined
3. Special Dance Costume (square or other)
4. Wedding or Formal Dress
5. Special Large Dress (over size 44)
6. Dressy Outfit or Dress
7. Original Outfit
8. Tailored Suit, lined
9. Period Clothing
10. Other

Points: Blue 12, Red 8

LEISURE OR WORK
SECTION 2
CLASS:
1. Leisure jacket 5. Man’s Dress Shirt
2. Pant Suit 6. Reversible Vest
3. Sport Outfit 7. Tailored Slacks
4. Skirt 8. Other

Points: Blue 10, Red 8

VINTAGE SEWING MACHINE ITEMS
SECTION 3
CLASS:
1. Any item made with a vintage sewing machine. If possible entry should be accompanied by a photo of the machine.

Points: Blue 8, Red 6

SIMPLE GARMENTS
SECTION 4
CLASS:
1. Blouse 5. Knit Fabric Tops
2. Dress, casual 6. Slacks, simple
3. Shirt, work or sport 7. Skirt
4. Vest 8. Other

Points: Blue 6, Red 4

ACCESSORIES
SECTION 5
CLASS:
1. Apron 7. Booties or Slippers
2. Lingerie 8. Purse, cloth
3. Scarves 9. Swim Suits
4. Tote Bag 10. Doll clothes
5. Hats 11. Stuffed Toys
6. Ties 12. Other