Once again, score your own and other club members’ work. Record your judging on your own work in your record book. These are the points to use in judging.
| Your score | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fabric or trimming used | 25 | |
| Is it suitable for school or play? | |||
| Will it launder? | |||
| Will it wear well? | |||
| 2. | Workmanship | 35 | |
| Are they well made? | |||
| Are seams, hems, finishes good choices? | |||
| 3. | Design and color | 20 | |
| Are design and color attractive? | |||
| Are they right for you? | |||
| 4. | Condition of article | 10 | |
| Is it clean? | |||
| Is it well pressed? | |||
| 5. | Value of garment | 10 | |
| Is there good value for the time and money spent? | |||
| Total | 100 | ||
Tips for easier sewing
Trace guide lines on fabric
CLOTH TRACING PAPER PATTERN
It takes very little time to trace the markings for darts, seams, and buttonholes from the pattern on the fabric if dressmakers’ carbon and a tracing wheel are used. Trace the markings while the pattern is still pinned to the fabric. Place the carbon waxed side to wrong side of fabric. Both sides may be marked at the same time. Use white or light-colored paper wherever possible. Dark colors have a tendency to work through to the right side. Trace all pattern markings that are essential to making the dress—darts, notches, pleats, openings, and buttonholes. Use a ruler to trace straight lines. Make a bar at ends of darts and tucks. Use tailor’s tacks for white or pastel fabrics.
Tailor’s tacks
Using tailor’s tacks