2007 IOWA
Make It With Wool & Made For Others
WOOL CONTESTS
Now is the time to start making your garment for the next Make It Yourself With Wool contest. The competition is fun and the prizes are great!
The Iowa contest will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. and the style show is at 3:00 p.m.
Entries to the State Director must be postmarked by September 29, 2007. No exceptions. Late entries will not be accepted.
The contest is held to promote wool and generate new interest in sewing with wool among young people. The women's auxiliary of the National Wool Growers' Association originated the Make It Yourself With Wool contest in 1947. In 1960, the American Wool Council took over active sponsorship of the contest in cooperation with the auxiliary. In 1961, the contest expanded from 20 states to a nationwide competition based on the area sheep councils of the American Sheep Producers Council. The contest was opened for males in 1972.
In 2001, a Fashion/Apparel Design category for college-enrolled fashion/apparel design students was added. This is a special segment of the contest supported financially by the American Wool Council. This category makes it possible for fashion/apparel design students from every state to compete. It also gives Make It Yourself With Wool and opportunity to influence the retail market.
The Make It Yourself With Wool competition is currently sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association with the American Sheep Industry Women. The program remains as one of the last means of promotion for the wool industry. Sponsorship has remained strong with support from the sheep and wool industry - producers, feeders, and woolen mills. Also supporting the competition are the sewing and fashion industries - sewing machine, thread and fabric companies, fashion magazines, as well as individuals and organizations interested in agriculture and youth.
The Iowa Brochure and Entry Form may be downloaded by clicking HERE
National Brochures and Entry Form may be downloaded HERE
If you have questions contace Sandi Bolton, Iowa State MIWW director at sandigrace@frontiernet.net or call 712-546-5076.
