New Jersey State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
2016 Fashion Design Contest
Contest Rules & Requirements for Teachers & Leaders
This is the NJDAR information for the 2016 Fashion Design Contest for students in grades 5 – 12. This
contest recognizes students who love to sew ~ students from public, private and special services schools, Girl
Scout troops, 4-H groups as well as those who just like to design clothing on their own at home.
Each contestant must be sponsored by a local NJDAR chapter. If you need an NJDAR
chapter sponsor, contact Carol Hoernle Chair, NJDAR Fashion Design Contest, Text 973459-1553 or email NJDARFashionContest2016@gmail.com or check out our WWW.NJDAR.org web
address.
1. A contestant may submit a maximum of two garments: one garment in the “FASHION” category and
one garment in the “AMERICAN HISTORY” category. An individual will be eligible for only one
category award. Small cash prizes are awarded for winners in first, second and third place.
2.
Each garment must have a completed registration form, including a copy of the pattern envelope,
with the garment. Garments submitted with illegible or incomplete forms will not be judged.
3.
Each contestant must e-mail three digital pictures of the contestant wearing their garment. These
pictures will be used in the Fashion Design Contest PowerPoint show, which will be presented at the
NJDAR Spring Luncheon. Your contest entry indicates that NJDAR is permitted to use your images
in this show. This is the only purpose for these images. They will not appear anywhere else. They
will not be used to judge the garment. See “Contest Entry Form” for more details. Do not send
printed photos – they are not acceptable for this requirement.
4.
Teachers, leaders or parents may provide instruction, but the student must do the actual
construction.
5.
Send the garments folded flat in a box for easier return shipment. Do not include dress forms or
hangers when submitting the garments.
6.
7.
To be eligible, the garment may not have previously won an award in another sewing contest.
The score sheet attached identifies elements that can be included in the garment, not all are required.
This section will be completed by the sponsoring NJDAR Chapter
Entries are due to Sponsoring NJDAR Chapter on:
No late entries will be accepted!
SPONSORING NJDAR CHAPTER:
CHAPTER CONTACT PERSON:
CHAPTER CONTACT PHONE:
CHAPTER CONTACT EMAIL:
“DAR is a volunteer service organization based on lineage to someone who fought or gave aid to the American Revolution. We
preserve historic buildings, and artifacts; provide contests, awards and scholarships; support schools and develop good
citizens while celebrating the exceptional events in our American history.
” Merry Ann T. Wright, Honorary Past President General; National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
2016 NJDAR Fashion Design Contest Rules & Requirements for Teachers & Leaders
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