D E P A R T M E N T  V
S E W I N G
SUPERINTENDENTS:  Laurel Nay, Wanda Miller, Zhallenna Carmen
Rules:
1. Bring each item in a clear plastic bag.  
2. Clothing will be judged on general appearance, suitability, coordination, design and color, workmanship, wearing quality and cleanliness.
Explanation of Faults:
•	Poor choice of materials
•	Material not suited to design
•	Poor combination choice 
•	Inappropriate design 
•	Thread too fine
•	Stitches too coarse
•	Stitches uneven
•	Poor finish on wrong side
•	Poor finish on right side
•	Incorrect use of seams
•	Trimming not carefully applied
Age Categories:	
Seniors - ages 65 + years
Adults - ages 18 – 64 years 
Juniors - ages 17 and under 

DIVISION 1:
Women’s Clothing Sewing Machine
DIVISION 2:  
Women’s Clothing Serger
Class numbers for Divisions 1 & 2
1-	Fancy apron
2-	Utility apron
3-	Blouse, conventional
4-	Blouse, other
5-	Active Wear, Coats (ski, etc.)	
6-	Coat, conventional
7-	Pant suit, casual
8-	Pant suit, dressy
9-	Dress, casual
10-	Dress, dressy
11-	Formal, dress
12-	Wedding dress
13-	Knit top (pullover)
14-	Slacks, fitted (waistband & placket)
15-	Slack, stretch
16-	Skirts
17-	Ensemble (layered)
18-	Active Sportswear
19-	Jeans
20-	Other

DIVISION 3:
Lingerie Sewing Machine
DIVISION 4:
Lingerie Sewing Serger
Class Numbers for Divisions 3 & 4
1-	Half-slip
2-	Panties
3-	Full slip
4-	Night gown
5-	Peignoir
6-	Pajamas
7-	Swimsuit
8-	Other
DIVISION 5:
Children’s Clothing Sewing Machine
DIVISION 6:
Children’s Clothing Serger
Class numbers for Divisions 5 & 6
1-	Dress
2-	Better dress
3-	Sportswear
4-	Blouse or shirt	
5-	Skirt
6-	T-shirt
7-	Pajamas
8-	Suit, boy or girl
9-	Pants
10-	Baby clothes
11-	Jean
12-	Coat
13-	Other

DIVISION 7: 
Men’s Wear Sewing Machine
DIVISION 8:
Men’s Wear Serger
Class numbers for Divisions 7 & 8
1-	Shirt, pullover
2-	Shirt, buttons/collar
3-	Slacks
4-	Suit
5-	Necktie
6-	Knit shirt / T-shirt
7-	Underwear
8-	Active Sportswear
9-	Jeans
10-	Sports jacket
11-	Other

DIVISION 9:
Wool Garments
Class No.
1-	Jacket
2-	Vest
3-	Poncho

DIVISION 10:
Something New From 
Something Old
Class No.
1-	Miscellaneous, can be done by any method (these will be put in categories after entry)

DIVISION 11:
Sewn Craft Items
(May be done by hand, Serger or regular machine)
Class No.
1-	Pillows
2-	Soft Boxes
3-	Stuffed Animals
4-	Wall Hanging	
5-	Doll Clothes
6-	Purse or bag
7-	Pillowcase
8-	Other 

DIVISION 12:
Patchwork
(Patch work can be done by hand or by machine)
Class No.
1-	Jacket
2-	Wall Hanging
3-	Vest
4-	Tablecloth
5-	Pillow
6-	Other