Posted: August 30, 2023
Twenty-six 4-H members from 13 Pennsylvania counties recently took part in the annual 4-H State Fashion and Textile Revue near State College.
Stella Klynoot, Lyndsey Sechman, Madison Copenhaver (2nd overall), Olivia Morrissey (1st overall), and Hope Wagner (3rd overall)
The 4-H State Fashion and Textile Revue is the culminating event for 4-H members ages 13-18 who completed a clothing or textile project. The purpose of the event is to recognize excellence in sewing and fiber arts.
The Pennsylvania 4-H'ers attending the one-day event participated in a modeling workshop, jewelry making workshop, and a fashion show for family and friends. Participants' projects were judged as either a garment — fashion revue — or a nonwearable fiber arts project — textile revue.
"My experience has been spectacular," said Hope Wagner, a fashion participant and 4-H member from Lebanon County. "I have been able to learn how to sew and present my work in a positive atmosphere. I love creating wearable items, and I already have specific occasions in mind for when I will wear them."
The fashion participants were judged on construction, appearance, fit, design, and fashion. Textile participants were judged on construction, visual appeal, and design elements.
In the textile revue, Emma Concannon, of Cambria County, took first place, and Krysta Saar, of Lackawanna County, was the second-place finisher.
Olivia Morrissey took first place in the fashion revue, followed by Madison Copenhaver in second place and Wagner in third place, all from Lebanon County. Also recognized as part of the fashion revue honor group were Stella Klynoot and Lyndsey Sechman, from Lebanon County.
In the participants' choice award, all participants voted on a favorite outfit. Addy Hazelrigg, of Bucks County, was the winner.
Wagner shared one of her takeaways from the event: "Never go into anything thinking you don’t have a chance of winning," she said. "I need to approach judging or any interview with confidence, thinking that I am the best candidate to pick from."
She thanked the event's organizers "for putting so much effort into making State Fashion Revue such a successful and supporting contest for all the 4-H'ers who love sewing projects."
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Pennsylvania 4-H website.
