Depatment O - Clothing - Charles County Fair, La Plata, Maryland

89th Annual Charles County Fair September 13-16, 2012 La Plata, Maryland

Department O - Clothing

Superintendent Mrs. Sandra S. Mitchell This department is displayed in the P. D. Brown Building (Home Arts) in the Greens area.

Section 1 – Women's Garments 1 Office/business ensemble 2 pc. 2 Dressy Ensemble 2 pc. 3 Blazer Tailored & Lined 4 Skirt wool 5 Skirt other than wool 6 Jumper, Any Fabric 7 Dress- Dressy, Short Any Frabic 8 Dress- Casual, Any Fabric 9 Dress- Tailor,, Any Fabric 10 Dress-Evening/Cocktail, Any Fabric 12 Sleepware - Any Fabric 13 Blouse 14 Sports Ware-Shorts/Slacks 15 Casual Wear, Jacket 19 Other Section 2 – Infant Garments ( 0 – 18 months) 1 Two Piece Outfit, Cotton Or Blend 2 1pc.Dress Or Romper 3 Other Section 3 – Toddler's Garments (19 – 48 months) 1 2 pc.Outfit, any Fabric 2 1pc.Outfit,any Fabric 3 Outwear Jacket/Coat Any Fabric 4 Sleep Wear 5 Other Section 4 – Girl's Garments (4-14 Years) 1 Coat Or Jacket, Any Fabric 2 Dress, General Wear 3 Dress, Dressy, Daytime 4 Dress, Special Occasion 5 Jumper, Any Fabric 6 Ensemble, 2 or 3 Pc. 7 Blouse 8 Skirt, Wool 9 Skirt, Other Fabric 10 Sleepwear 11 Shorts Or Slacks 12 Other Section 5 – Men’s or Boy's Garments 1 Jacket, Any Fabric Unlined 2 Shirt, Cotton Or Blend 3 Other Section 6 – Miscellaneous 1 Costume Men's 2 Costume Women's 3 Vest men's, woman or child 4 Other Section 7 – Accessories 1 Handbag Or Tote 2 Apron 3 Other Section 8 – Special Category for Youths ( Age up to 16 yers) 1 Skirt Or Shorts, Not Wool 2 Skirt Or Blouse, Cotton /Blend 3 Tote Or Sportbag 4 Sleepwear 5 Jumper 6 Dress 7 Scarf 8 Vest 9 Apron

Basis for Judging Garments General Appearance Fabric Seams A. Clean, no spots or stains A. Suitable for type of garment and pattern A. Seams even 5/8" or as pattern B. Well pressed B. Clipped on curves C. Pleasing combination of colors Workmanship C. Finished according to fabric(i.e. zigzag overlock, over cast, or D. Trim suitable to fabric A. Correct stitch length and tension for fabric weight turn and stitched) E. Table for type of garment B. No loose threads D. Well Pressed E. Top stitching even Darts Thread and Seam Binding A. Should not pucker at points A .Should be compatible to fabric and finished edge B. Should be pressed according to guide sheet B. No iron-on hem facing Buttons and Closures Pleats and Tucks A. Should compliment garment A. Evenly spaced and properly pressed B. Be attached by thread shank method. (unless button has manufactured shank) B. Top stitched if required by pattern instructions Hooks and Eyes, Snaps A. Size and weight should be appropriate for fabric B. Should not show through on right side C. Should be placed so that garment lays flat D. Neckline zipper should have hook and eye at top if zipper is not even with neckline Zippers A. Stitching should be evenly spaced for the appropriate zipper application.

Department P - Hobby

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Department N - Needlework

Rules and Regulations • All entries must have been done in past year since last Fair date. • Pin entry tag on left front shoulder of garment. • Small name and address stick-on labels are time saving in filling out tags. • Costumes will be judged on originality as well as construction and uniqueness. • Entries will be released Sunday, September 16th, 2012at 6 P.M. • Superintendents reserve the right to sub divide the classes where entries warrant.

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