COMMENTARY GUIDELINES

PLEASE INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION:

Name of 4-H member and club

Project area - year in project and age

Type of fabric

Any unique detail on garment (example: topstitching, trims, closures, lining, pattern stitch).

PLEASE INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION:

Where garment will be worn.

Cost - per wearing or money saved by making yourself.

Newly learned construction techniques or designing or pattern construction.

Pattern company and name.

Accessories

Quantity of sewing done in past year.

1. Pattern envelope description may be used as a guide to writing a narration; clothing catalogues also may be helpful in finding ideas about how to write an interesting commentary.
   
2. Vary the order of information given in the narration.
   
3. Relate the theme in the narration if appropriate.
   
4. Type commentary and practice beforehand.
   
5. Limit length of time.

Information on writing narrations, descriptive works, and color variations are available at the 4-H office.