Brazos County 4-H Fashion Show Workshop

March 21, 2011

First United Methodist Church 506 East 28th Street - Bryan, Texas 77803

6:00-7:30 p.m.

The fashion show workshop will serve as the qualifier for the District -9 Fashion Show!

Fashion Show Workshop Stations:

Script Review – Bring a draft script for your outfit. We will review scripts for use at the District 9

Fashion Show.

Paperwork Review – Bring a copy of your fashion show paperwork (hard copy or on a thumb

drive). A reviewer will serve as a second set of eyes to proof read and give suggestion to improve your paperwork.

Practice Interview – A team of judges will ask questions from the list of Fashion Show questions.

Judges will give feedback on ways to improve your interview.

One-on-One Modeling – Gain poise and confidence by working one-on-one modeling practice.

Fashion Show Walk thru – The evening will end with a practice fashion show with narrators and

fashion show music!

For more information contact: Angela McCorkle 979-777-4520

******All participants will be required to attend the county workshop in order to participate in the District Fashion Show******

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Brazos County 4-H Fashion Project and Show

March 21, 2011 Important Dates • Tuesday, March 1, 2011 – Contest Category Declaration Form due to the county Extension office or

Clothing Project Meeting Leaders at the county workshop. If more than three individuals enter a category, then an interview process will be scheduled for

that category only. Then the top three individuals will be required to attend the county workshop. If less than three enter a category, all will be required to attend the county workshop.

• Monday, March 21, 2011 - Brazos County 4-H Fashion Workshop. Required attendance for all

Fashion Show participants. • Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - All District 4-H Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard Contest Entry

Forms Due in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. Late registration will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 with registration fees at 10 times the original.

• Friday, March 25, 2011 - All District 4-H Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard Contest registration due on 4-H Connect.

• Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, 2011 – District 9 4-H Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard Contest at

the District 9 4-H Conference. Contest Divisions • Construction • Buying

• Natural Fiber • Fashion Storyboard

Ages • Junior 8 in the 3rd

• Intermediates 11 through 13 years of age as of August 31, 2010 grade through 10 years of age as of August 31, 2010

• Seniors 14 through 18 years of age as of August 31, 2010

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Declaration of Eligibility Form The Declaration of Eligibility Form is due March 21, 2011. Participants who do not turn in a completed Declaration of Eligibility Form will not be eligible to participate in Brazos County 4-H Fashion Show. Entry Fee A fee of $4.00 must accompany each entry. Please make check payable to Brazos Adult Leaders Association. Late entry fees will be $40.00. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Participants must complete a 4-H clothing project between June 10, 2010, and the county contest. All garments/ensembles to be judged must have been purchased (renting a garment is not permitted in the buying division) or constructed (construction division) during participation in a 4-H clothing project between June 10, 2010, and the county contest. 2. All Fashion Show participants are required to attend the March 21, 2011 Fashion Show County Workshop. 3. The top three participants from each of the Buying and Construction categories at the County Fashion Show may participate in the District Fashion Show.

If more than three individuals enter a category, then an interview process will be scheduled for that category only. Then, the top three individuals will be required to attend the county workshop. If less than three enter a category, all will be required to attend the county workshop.

4. The 4-H member must choose a division and category at the county level and compete in that at all levels. The entry worn at county must be the entry worn at the district and state contests. 5. Categories for Junior and Intermediate participants have been clarified in the Buying and Construction Divisions. Please note the distinctions between ACTIVE WEAR and SPECIAL PURPOSE garments. 6. Accessories such as shoes, jewelry, hat, gloves, and scarves may be changed, but changes must be included on the paperwork. The appropriate garment category should be determined by the style, fabric, and use of the garment. No one may change divisions or categories between county, district and state contests. 7. Significant Change for 2011: Fashion and Fabric Design has been changed to the Fashion Storyboard division. Complete guidelines are included in this packet.

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Entries

Contest Category Declaration Form All County Fashion Show participants are required to submit a declaration of intent form to the county Extension office or Project Leaders (at the workshop) by March 1, 2011. This form will determine whether an interview process will be needed for a category.

Use the Adobe or MS Word forms on the Brazos County website: http://brazos-tx.tamu.edu/publications/D9%202011%20Fashion%20Show%20Packet.pdf Construction or Buying entries include: - Fashion Show Entry Form - Buying Division Worksheet OR Construction Division Worksheet - Fashion Show Score Sheet with entry information filled in the top section - Commentary Information Sheet Information starts on Page 5 Natural Fiber entries include: - Fashion Show Entry Form - Natural Fiber Worksheet - Natural Fiber Score Sheet with entry information filled in the top section - Commentary Information Sheet Information starts on Page 8 Fashion Storyboard entries include: Due the day of the show, no pre-entries. - Design Board - Label attached to back Information starts on Page 10

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Contest Category Declaration Form Fashion Show 2011

Due on or before March 1, 2011. 4-Her’s Name: ______________________________________________________ Age Division:

Junior Intermediate Senior

Club: ______________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Contact Email: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Contact Phone: ______________________________________ Division and Category: Construction JUNIOR or INTERMEDIATE:

Casual Dressy

Athletic Wear Special Purpose

Construction SENIOR:

Casual Dressy

Formal Specialty

Buying JUNIOR or INTERMEDIATE:

Casual Dressy

Athletic Wear Special Purpose

Buying SENIOR:

Casual Dressy

Formal Specialty

Natural Fiber:

Cotton Wool/Mohair

Fashion Storyboard:

Yes No

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BUYING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONS General Rules and Guidelines OVERVIEW The 4-H Fashion Show is designed to recognize 4-H members who have completed a Clothing and Textiles project. The following objectives are taught in the Clothing and Textiles project: knowledge of fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style, good grooming, poise in front of others and personal presentation skills. PURPOSE The purpose of the Fashion Show Buying and Construction is an opportunity for 4-H members to exhibit the skills learned in their project work. It also provides the members an opportunity to increase their personal presentation skills. CONSTRUCTION 1. Garments may be constructed by sewing, knitting, or crocheting using new or recycled materials.

Accessories may be purchased.

2. All garments worn by a Senior participant during the interview (this means garments that are visible, for example a blouse under a jumper) must be constructed by the participant.

3. Not all garments worn during the interview by a Junior or Intermediate participant (for example a blouse under a jumper) must be constructed. However, at least one primary component of the outfit must be constructed by the participant.

BUYING 1. Comparison shopping may include department stores, boutiques or specialty stores, mail order

catalogs, outlet stores, resale shops and professional seamstresses. Three different sources must be used (not three sections of a single store).

2. During comparison shopping, if it is determined that paying a professional seamstress (at normal

hourly rate) to construct an ensemble is the best choice for purchasing a garment, list the cost of fabrics, patterns, notions, any other supplies and payment to the seamstress as the cost of the garment. Enter the appropriate information in the column headed "Garment/Ensemble Selected" on the Buying Division Worksheet

3. All garments worn by Senior participant (this means garments that are visible, for example a blouse

under a jumper) during the interview must be purchased as a result of the comparison shopping process.

4. Not all garments worn by a Junior or Intermediate participant (for example, a blouse under a

jumper) during the interview must be purchased. However, at least one primary component of the outfit must be purchased by the participant as a result of the comparison- shopping process.

5. Contestants are not allowed to rent items entered in the buying division.

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CONSTRUCTION AND BUYING CATEGORIES There are four garment categories for the Construction and Buying divisions. An appropriate garment category should be determined by the style, fabric, and use of the garment. Senior Age Categories: • Casual - for school and casual after school activities, such as spectator sports, picnics, and casual dates. Examples are pants, jeans, shirts, or shorts and tops, jumpsuits, casual or sporty dresses, skirts or pants with casual/sporty jackets, school coats, and coordinated separates. • Dressy - for ensembles worn to dressy activities such as dinner dates, theater, banquets, and job/scholarship interviews. Examples are men's and women's suits, dressy dresses, dressy coats. • Formal - limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal weddings. This category includes tuxedos, formal gowns, wedding dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses. Garments in this category should not be suitable for ordinary daily activities. • Specialty - limited to athletic and special purpose garments. Examples are band, pep squad, and cheerleader uniforms; athletic garments such as jogging suits, swimsuits, leotards, ski-wear; historical period garments and theatrical and circus type costumes such as clown suits and ballet costumes. Garments in this category should not be suitable for ordinary daily activities. Junior and Intermediate Age Categories: • Casual- Clothing appropriate for school and casual after school activities, such as spectator sports, picnics, and casual dates. Examples are pants, jeans, shirts, or shorts and tops, jumpsuits, casual or sporty dresses, skirts or pants with casual/sporty jackets, school coats, and coordinated separates. • Dressy - Clothing appropriate for special “dress up” events such as church, parties, holidays, Communion, weddings, pageants, etc. • Athletic Wear - Clothing appropriate for extracurricular activities and clothes that are suitable for athletically active play or participation in sports. This would include jogging suits, swimsuits and cover-ups, athletic game participation attire, dance recital outfits, special clothes for participation in livestock show, band outfits, or cheerleader outfits. • Special Purpose - Clothing intended for limited or special use. Clothing that does not fit into one of the other categories listed. This would include bed clothes such as pajamas, robes, and night gowns, and costumes such as for Halloween or theatrical performance.

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Judging in the Buying and Construction Divisions The top three (3) participants from each of the Buying and Construction categories at the County Fashion Show may participate in the District Fashion Show. If more than three individuals enter a category, then an interview process will be scheduled for that category only and then the top three individuals will be required to attend the county workshop. If less than three enter a category, all will be required to attend the county workshop. The contestant’s Fashion Show Entry Form, Division worksheet, modeling, and interview will be used to evaluate knowledge and skills in the following:

• Quality of project activities and written materials: 25% • Knowledge of fiber and fabric characteristics, uses, and care: 30% • Ability to evaluate garment quality and apply knowledge: 25% • Appearance, fit, and interview: 20%

If and interview panel is required, a panel of judges will evaluate and score the entries. Presentations will not be permitted during the interview judging. Each garment category will be judged separately. A panel of judges will evaluate the information sheet and division worksheet for each contestant. 4-H participants will model their garment during the contestant judging. A participant may receive a penalty of 5 or more points deducted from their total score for not following all Fashion Show requirements. This includes forms that are incomplete, illegible, incorrect, or are entered in an incorrect category. If ties should occur, the ties shall be broken using partial scores in the following order:

1. Ability to evaluate garment quality and apply knowledge subtotal score. 2. Knowledge of fiber and fabric characteristics, uses, care subtotal score. 3. Appearance, fit, and fashionability subtotal score. 4. Garment meets the competition eligibility requirements. 5. Garment is well made. 6. Garment style makes good use of the fiber and fabric characteristics. 7. Modeling, poise, and grooming. 8. Garment and accessories fashionable and appropriate. 9. Fit appropriate for the body.

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NATURAL FIBER DIVISION General Rules and Guidelines OVERVIEW The 4-H Fashion Show is designed to recognize 4-H members who have completed a Clothing and Textiles project. The following objectives are taught in the Clothing and Textiles project: knowledge of fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style, good grooming, poise in front of others and personal presentation skills. 4-H members participating in the Natural Fiber Contest are encouraged to study, promote and use cotton, wool, and mohair – natural fibers produced in Texas. PURPOSE The purpose of the Fashion Show Natural Fiber contest is an opportunity for 4-H members to exhibit the skills learned related to Cotton and Wool/Mohair. To recognize 4-H members who do outstanding work in a clothing project that includes the study of cotton or wool, and mohair. Natural Fiber Competition: 1. The Natural Fiber Competition will be open to all age division participants. Participants may also compete in the Fashion Show, but are not required to do so in order to compete in the Natural Fiber Competition. 2. A separate Fashion Show Entry Form and Natural Fibers worksheet are required if entering the Natural Fiber Competition. The entry form and worksheet should be written specifically on knowledge and skills attained related to the appropriate Natural Fiber category: Wool/Mohair or Cotton 3. The Natural Fiber Contest has two categories: cotton and wool/mohair. The entry in the Natural Fiber contest does not have to be the same entry as the Fashion Show Buying or Construction entry. The 4-H member must choose a category at the county level and compete in that category at all levels. The appropriate garment category should be determined by the style, fabric, and use of the garment. No one may change divisions or categories between county, district and state contests. Accessories such as shoes, jewelry, hat, gloves, and scarves may be changed, but changes must be included on the paperwork. NATURAL FIBER CATEGORIES: Cotton

Each garment entered must contain a minimum of 60% cotton. Knowledge of fiber characteristics, production and end use is required.

Wool/Mohair Each garment entered must contain a minimum of: • 60% wool and 40% other fiber • 60% mohair and 40% other fiber • 60% blend of the two fibers and 40% other fiber • 100% wool/mohair blend is also acceptable. Knowledge of fiber characteristics, production and end use is required.

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4. The garment selected can be constructed or purchased. A complete outfit, except for a blouse or shirt under the garment, is made of the eligible fashion fabric. Example: Jacket and pants made of wool. Shirt or blouse does not need to be made of wool. A full length coat made of eligible fashion fabric. It may be worn over a garment of any fiber content. Lining fabric, interfacing fabric, and trims are not required to meet the fiber content requirements. Judging in the Natural Fiber Category If the Fashion Show Entry Form and the Fashion Show Natural Fiber Worksheet do not show that the entry meets the eligibility requirements, the entry will be disqualified. The contestant’s Fashion Show Entry Form, Fashion Show Natural Fiber Worksheet, modeling and interview will be used to evaluate knowledge about the fibers characteristics, uses in apparel, and ability to apply knowledge to the selection process. The contestant will model the garment for evaluation of the appearance, fit, and fashionability. Evaluation will be by a panel of judges. The value of each set of criteria will be:

• Quality of project activities and written materials of the natural fiber of their entry: 15% • Knowledge of fiber characteristics and uses of the natural fiber of their entry: 40% • Ability to apply knowledge: 30% • Appearance, fit, and fashionability: 15%

Judging - A panel of judges will evaluate and score the entries. If ties should occur, the ties shall be broken using partial scores in the following order:

1. Knowledge of fiber characteristics and uses subtotal score. 2. Ability to apply knowledge subtotal score. 3. Appearance, fit, and fashionability subtotal score. 4. Garment is well made.

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FASHION STORYBOARD General Rules and Guidelines OVERVIEW The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The best storyboards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing to viewers. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations and flats, as well as additional materials (such as photos from the Internet or magazines, paper, fabric swatches, patterns, etc.) that have influenced the unique design. PURPOSE The purpose of the Fashion Storyboard contest is to give 4-H members an opportunity to create a storyboard of their original design. It also provides the members an opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a fashion designer and illustrator, enhance creativity and originality, and develop visual communication skills. DESIGN BRIEF The following design brief serves as the direction for the 2011 Fashion Storyboards. 4-H members should create their Fashion Storyboard around their interpretation of the design brief. Create a look inspired by nature’s four elements – Fire, Water, Earth, or Wind. From crashing waves to dust storms, take your cue from nature! The sky is the limit in creating a design that embodies one, or even all, of these elements. GENERAL RULES 1. Participation and Level of Competition. A 4-H member may enter only one storyboard. Contestants advance from county to district. Participation in the Fashion Storyboard competition at Texas 4-H Roundup is for Senior Texas 4-H members who have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their district contest in each category.

2. Entry of Storyboard. Each storyboard must be created by the 4-H member. Fashion Storyboard layouts should include original illustrations and flats, as well as additional materials that have influenced their unique design. 4-H members may choose to manually affix the pieces of their layout to their storyboard, or computer-generated layouts can be printed and affixed to the foam core or mat board.

3. Submission of Storyboard. Entering the competition is by submitting the Fashion Storyboard only. There will not be an interview.

4. Identification of Storyboard. The Fashion Storyboard Label must be securely affixed to the back of the storyboard. The label MUST be legibly printed or typed and MUST be complete, including the answer to the Originality of Design question. The 4-H member should not put his/her name on the front.

5. Number of garments designed. Focus on one garment/outfit for the storyboard. Contestants may provide up to two (2) variations of the original design.

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6. Categories. The following is a list of the categories and descriptions. Each storyboard should be entered into one category. A 4-H member may enter only one storyboard.

a. Wearable: Clothing that can be worn. Includes items such as pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, coats, dresses, etc.

b. Accessory: Includes items such as belts, purses, bags, hats, etc.

c. Jewelry: Includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings.

d. Non-Wearable: Includes items such as pillows, organizers, holiday items, stuffed animals, items for the home, etc.

e. Pet Clothing: Includes items that can be worn by a pet or any other animal.

7. Scoring. Storyboards will be evaluated based on the 4-H Fashion Storyboard Score Sheet.

8. Each Storyboard must conform to and will be evaluated based on the following, but is not limited to:

a. Visual Appeal/Creativity of Storyboard – Storyboards should show evidence of creativity by the 4-H member. The layout of the storyboard should illustrate a theme, mood, or spirit of an idea.

i. A good storyboard should have a strong focal point.

ii. Placement of the inspirational items should allow the eye to flow across all elements of the board without distracting from the design.

iii. “White space” or “blank space” should be kept in consideration. Too much or too little white s pace detracts from the design.

iv. Additional photos and other materials can be used to show the inspiration for the design. These additional materials should enhance the storyboard, without taking away from the original design.

b. Quality of Workmanship – Storyboards should be neat and demonstrate quality of

workmanship.

c. Consistent Color Palette – Use a consistent color palette and theme throughout the board.

d. Fabric Samples, Trims, and Embellishments – Fabric samples must be included on the board and be appropriate for the design illustrated. Trims and embellishments that would be used on the garment/outfit should be included, if applicable to the design.

i. If the exact fabric swatch cannot be found, a “basic swatch” may be used to

illustrate fabric type (denim, linen, etc.), and the 4-H member can draw out the detail.

ii. Examples of trims and embellishments would be top stitching, piping, buttons, etc.

e. Dimension – Must use foam core board or mat board. Must be 20" x 30", displayed horizontally or vertically. Do not use poster board.

f. Consistent Theme – All elements are cohesive and support the design brief.

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g. Originality of Designs – All design illustrations and flats should be the original work of the 4-H

member. The design may be hand drawn or computer drawn. No “copying and pasting” from someone’s design as seen on the Internet, in a magazine, or other sources for the original design.

h. Design Detail – Should include the at least one Illustration and at least one flat.

i. Illustration – Include at least one main artistic and appropriate fashion illustration. At least one illustration must be on a model/croquis. The model/croquis does not have to be an original drawing and may be traced. See the example on the next page.

ii. Flats – Include at least one flat. Flats are working drawings that are not on a model/croquis that illustrate other views like you would find on a dressmaker’s pattern envelope. The flats should depict the garment from other views and details. See the example below.

Illustration outfit drawn on a model/croquis

Flats showing other views

Pictures taken from: www.designersnexus.com

i. Titles/Labels – The title for the storyboard should be the same as the Design Brief: Fire, Water, Earth or Wind. A subtitle may be used for a more personalized name of the design. Labels may be included to enhance the storyboard or to clarify a point, but they will not be required.

j. Design Brief – Storyboards should follow the design brief and category descriptions. TEXAS 4-H FASHION STORYBOARD WEBSITE http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/storyboard/index_storyboard.php

4-H Fashion Show – Buying Interview Questions

1. For what occasion did you select this outfit? 2. Tell me how you went about selecting this outfit? 3. What is the fiber content of your garment? Tell me 2 qualities of each fiber. 4. Are the fibers in your garment natural or man-made? 5. What considerations did you use when you selected this outfit? (fiber, fabric, design,

construction) 6. How does this out fit meet your clothing needs? 7. What information does the garment hangtags give you? 8. Why did you select the particular style, color(s) and/or fabric(s)? 9. Explain how and why the style of this outfit is appropriate for your figure type. 10. Describe what you think makes your outfit fit your personality? 11. Are there any changes you would make to improve the fit? 12. Explain what you considered when you choosing your accessories. 13. How will you care for this garment? Is there any additional cost to consider when caring for this

garment? 14. What skills did you learn while shopping for this outfit? 15. What is your “cost per wearing”? (The number of times you actually wear a garment divided by

its cost. A formal that is only worn once will have a higher cost per wearing than a pair of jeans that will be worn many, many times.)

16. Do you have a clothing budget? If so, who determines the budget amount? 17. In your comparison shopping, what did you consider the most important thing to look for? 18. As you selected the pieces for this outfit, what did you learn about price and quality? 19. How reasonable was the cost of your outfit in terms of your family’s spending plan? 20. Do you have a clothing budget? 21. Describe your clothing and textiles leadership activities? What was your favorite leadership

activity? 22. How did you connect your clothing and textile project work with community service?

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4-H Fashion Show – Construction Possible Interview Questions

1. What is the fiber content of your garment? Tell me 2 qualities of each fiber. 2. Are the fibers in your garment natural or man-made? 3. Why is this fabric a good choice for you garment? Describe fabric characteristics that make it

suitable for the intended use of the garment. 4. What is the generic name of your fabric? 5. What type of weave or knit is your fabric? What are the characteristics of this weave? 6. How will you care for this garment? Is there any additional cost to consider when caring for this

garment? 7. How did you decide which sewing methods to use for seams, hems, etc? 8. When shopping for fabrics, notions, and patterns, what did you consider? 9. What occasion do you plan on wearing your garment? 10. What did you consider when selecting your accessories? Why were these considerations

important to you? 11. What skills did you learn while constructing this garment? 12. How will you use your sewing skills after you graduate from the 4-H program? 13. How does this outfit meet your clothing needs? 14. How often do you plan to use the outfit/accessories? 15. Do you have a clothing budget? 16. Why did you choose to construct this garment rather than buy it? 17. Describe your clothing and textiles leadership activities? What was your favorite leadership

activity? 18. How did you connect your clothing and textile project work with community service?

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4-H Fashion Show – Natural Fiber Possible Interview Questions

1. What is the fiber content of your garment? Tell me 2 qualities of the fiber. 2. Why is this fabric a good choice for you garment? Describe fabric characteristics that make it

suitable for the intended use of the garment. 3. What type of weave or knit is your fabric? What are the characteristics of this weave? 4. How will you care for this garment? Is there any additional cost to consider when caring for this

garment? 5. What occasion do you plan on wearing your garment? 6. What did you consider when selecting your accessories? Why were these considerations

important to you? 7. How would promote your natural fiber to others? 8. How is use of natural fibers in clothing important to the Texas Economy? 9. How does this outfit meet your clothing needs? 10. How often do you plan to use the outfit/accessories? 11. Do you have a clothing budget? 12. Describe your clothing and textiles leadership activities? What was your favorite leadership

activity? 13. How did you connect your clothing and textile project work with community service?

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