Chairperson: Robbie Rodgers 615-444-9525
Advisor: Shelly Barnes sbarnes@utk.edu 615-444-9584
First and second place winners in categories 1-11 are eligible for the region contest.
Items must be modeled. Contact Chairman if conflicts arise.
Prizes in each Category:
1st - $12 ~ 2nd - $9 ~ 3rd - $7
Categories
Constructed Items
1. Suit, dressy ensemble, or better dress
2. Jacket, blazer or coat
3. Casual and active wear
4. Children's casual and better wear (ages 12 or under)
5. Teen's casual and better wear (ages 13-18)
6. Sewing for an adult (over 18)
7. Recycled garment (utilizing used materials)
8. Wardrobe accessory (belt; tote bag; handbag; scarf; vest; hat; etc. )
9. Decorative Sweat wear (sweatshirt; sweatshirt jacket, etc.)
Purchased Items
10. My Best Fashion Purchase: Casual Wear
11. My Best Fashion Purchase: Better Dress
County Only Categories
12. Apron
a. Constructed
b. Purchased
c. Vintage
13. Tye-Dyed
a. T-Shirt
b. Other clothing
c. Accessories
14. Formal Wear
15. Pajamas *NEW*
Guidelines
Sewing Skills
- The participant MUST be a Wilson County TAFCE member in good standing.
- The garment must have been made within the last year.
- Garments can be Worn or displayed on a hanger.
- All work must be entirely of the Wilson County TAFCE member
- Regional winners are responsible for arranging transportation for the item to TAFCE State conference.
- The judges are encouraged to use these criteria for judging:
a) Construction b) Suitability of fabrics, using the TAFCE score card
Buying Skills
- The participant MUST be a Wilson County TAFCE member in good standing.
- The garment must have been purchased within the last year.
- The judges are encouraged to use these criteria for judging:
a) Construction b) Suitability of fabric d) Quality of fabric, using TAFCE score card, where applicable
Vintage items do not apply to rule #2. An item may only be entered once