Ashtyn Johnson from Saline County was one of 68 Missouri youths who articipated in a clothing construction and consumerism contest during State 4-H Fashion Review on October 19 on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Johnson won first place and a $25 gift card with her scarf knitting project.
“This contest helps youth enhance their skills and knowledge about sewing, clothing selection, knitting and crotchet and the importance of life skills like setting and achieving goals,” Program Coordinator Anne Reeder said. “State 4-H Fashion Revue is also about engaging youth with the research, education and other efforts MU is doing in these areas. We want them to see what they might be able to do with their interests in college.”
A news release says the participants, ranging in ages from 8 through 18, participated in a local fashion revue competition either in their county or regional area that qualified them to participate in the state contest.
Fashion Revue participants also participated in learning workshops lead by MU Textile and Apparel Management Graduate Students and Collegiate 4-H members about topics such as fashion supply chain, etiquette and communication skills.

Photo courtesy University of Missouri Extension.