OVERVIEW Students have the opportunity to research, develop, and create garment designs, garment mock-ups, and portfolios. PURPOSE Humans need protection from weather, environmental factors, occupational hazards, and other adversarial conditions. Clothing is designed and worn for utilitarian purposes, decoration, identification, status, and modesty. Student will demonstrate an understanding of and expertise in using design and technology processes to convey a fashion concept. ELIGIBILITY ● Entries are limited to student in a program that has fashion design as part of the occupational objective. Any type of garment design that is typical of responsible clothing design and creation is considered appropriate. ● Job Exhibit must be designed, sketched, computer-drawn, developed, and sewn by students. ● All garments must be the original work of the students. ● Any portfolio or garment that depicts inappropriate or unacceptable designs will be disqualified. TIME LIMITS Entries must be started and completed during the current school year. GRADING Portfolio Including 1. Documentation materials (comprising “a portfolio”) are required and should be placed and secured in a clear front report cover. (The portfolio must be submitted with the garments.) The report cover must include the following single-sided, 8½" x 11" pages, in this order: 2. Title page with the event title, the conference city and state, and the year; one (1) page 3. Table of contents; one (1) page 4. Literature research summary; two (2) pages 5. Explanation of the garment types, textiles used, notions needed, sewing techniques used, etc.; two (2) pages 6. Design process sketches (hand-drawn); five (5) pages 7. Computer-drawn final design print-outs; five (5) pages 8. References /resources; two (2) pages Garments • Proper sewing techniques used/evident Quality fabric & lining • Use of notions, buttons, zippers, snaps, embroidery, embellishments, etc • Displayed Properly WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR: Portfolio: • All components of the portfolio are included; strong effort & quality of work are evident. • The summary is organized, clear, & concise, with appropriate & necessary details. • The interpretation of the theme is clear, concise, & thorough, with convincing justification. • The explanation is clear, & concise & demonstrates extensive knowledge of garment types & production. SkillsUSA Texas Job Exhibits FASHION DESIGN JOB EXHIBIT THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE THE 2ND ITEM IN YOUR NOTEBOOK JOB EXHIBITS 2026 - 2027 57