North Dakota
 Make It Yourself With Wool

North Dakota Make It Yourself With Wool
2003 State Ambassadors

Pictured from left to right
Gretchen Dawley from Munich, Junior and Made for Others Ambassador; Reiny Inman from Surrey, Preteen Ambassador; Beth Horner from Devils Lake, Senior Ambassador and 2nd Runner-up National MIYWW; Maxine Rognlien from Towner, Adult Ambassador and 3rd Runner-up National MIYWW; (not pictured) Jessica Horner from Fargo, Embroidery Award.

The 2004 North Dakota Make It Yourself With Wool Contest
December 3&4, 2004
Seven Seas Inn
Mandan, North Dakota
In Conjunction with the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Annual Convention

National Make It Yourself With Wool
January 27-29, 2005
Sparks, Nevada

Contact: Jane Horner, North Dakota Director
341 Old Main
Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301-9203
( 701)- 766-4786
NDMIYWW@Yahoo.com

History
The North Dakota Make It Yourself with Wool program was started in North Dakota in the early 1950s. It is a program with a long rich history. The purpose of the contest is to promote the beauty and versatility of American wool fabrics and yarns. It encourages personal design in sewing, knitting, and crocheting and recognizes creative skills. Contestants must select, construct, and model their own garments. The contest is both a fashion and sewing competition. The competition is open to all North Dakota citizens. The junior and senior state finalists represent North Dakota at the national competition. The adult state winner’s picture advances onto national competition. There is no national competition for the pre-teen and made-for others categories. Each participant, regardless of placing in the contest is awarded a length of 100% Pendelton wool to encourage the participant to continue sewing.

Sponsors of 2003 contest 
Bernina Plus - 104 S Main St, Minot, ND 58701

Blow's Sew-N-Vac - 4101 13th S, Fargo, ND 58103

Bob's Sewing Machine Co. - 413 4th St - Mini Mall, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Borud Implement Inc. - Stanley, ND 58784

Cass County Farm Bureau - 743 Front St, Casselton, ND 58102

Coats & Clark, Inc. - 4135 S Stream Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Dakota Quality Grain - PO Box 128, Parshall, ND 58770

Designer Fabrics - 745D 45th St SW, Fargo, ND 58103

Dietrich's Sewing Machine Co. - 910 Central Ave W, East Grand Forks, Mn 56721

Fabric and Textile Warehouse - 2400 Highway 281 SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

Fabric.com - 814E Livingston, Marietta, GA 30067

Farmer Union Insurance Company of North Dakota

Gingher,Inc - 322D Edwardia Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409

Hancock of Fargo - 1623 38 St SW, Fargo, ND 58103

Hancock of Grand Forks - 2015 Library Circle, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Hancock of Bismarck - 1414 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, ND 58501

J & R Vacuum & Sewing Centers, Inc - Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo

JoAnn Stores Inc. - 5555 Darrow Road, Hudson, OH 44236

Lakeside State Bank - PO Box 787, New Town, ND 58763

Marcha Labs - PO Box 186, Terry, MT 59239

Michael's Fabrics - 130 Slade Ave., Suite 323, Baltimore, MD 21208

Mill End Textiles - 360 36th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

Mohair Classics - 16355 County Road #2, Walcott, ND 58077

MonDak Sheep Association - Rt. 2 Box 2258, Sidney, MT 59270

Mountrail County Ag Improvement - Hwy 40, PO Box 40, Stanley, ND 58784

NDLWPA - 3600 80th St SE, Bismarck, ND 58504

Nebraska City Pendleton Outlet - 115 S 8th St, Nebraska City, NE 68410

North Dakota Farm Bureau - PO Box 2064, Fargo, ND 58107-2064

North Dakota Telephone Company - PO Box 180, Devils Lake, ND 58301-0180

Pendelton of Fargo - 1410 9th St E, Suite A, West Fargo, ND 58078

Pendelton Woolen Mills - 220 NW Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97208-3030

Peoples Bank & Trust - Parshall, ND 58770

Pugsley's Sandwiches - PO Box 1196, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Quilter's Quarters - 604 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND 58103

Ramsey County Farm Bureau - 300 Walnut St. SW, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Reservation Telephone Coope - PO Box 68, Parshall, ND 58770-0068

Reynolds Insurance Agency - PO Box 850, New Town, ND 58763-0850

Ritter-Huesgen Jewlers - 4 Ave & 4 St, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Rose's Stitch & Sew - 316 4th St, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Sewing Machines Plus - 322 West Main, Mandan, ND 58554

The Wool Garden - 6336 93rd St NE, Rock Lake, ND 58365

The Woolen Mill Store - 1000 Fort Crook Rd, Bellevue NE 68005-4215

Wal-Mart - 210 Hwy 2 W, Devils Lake, ND 58301

To Be Eligible in ND:
Garment(s) must be completed after 1-1-04 and fabric be at least 60% wool fiber and/or specialty wool.
The contestant must be a resident of North Dakota 6 months prior to the state competition.
More then one ensemble may be entered using a separate entry form. Each entry requires a fee and must be modeled before the judges and fashion show to obtain a prize for that garment.
No accessory may be carried while modeling such as a purse or gloves.
Embroidery is encouraged. Contestants must complete the embroidery themselves.
Pre-teen contestants may only win the ND pre-teen division once. Past National Junior and Senior  winners may not compete in the same age division. Winners are encouraged to continue to participate in the contest for the experience and will be awarded a consolation prize.
Winners of each division will be Ambassadors for the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers and the North Dakota Make It Yourself with Wool. Ambassadors will be expected to represent the industry and the contest for 2004-2005.

How Can I Enter?

You must participate in the ND MIYWW Contest. Obtain an entry form from the State Director, any County Extension office, or most sewing/fabric stores in the state. 

Jane Horner, North Dakota Director
341 Old Main
Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301-9203
( 701)- 766-4786
NDMIYWW@Yahoo.com

Entry Fees:
 $10.00 per entry state fee
(send state fee to ND state director)
Plus:
National Entry Fee of: $5.00 per Pre-teen,
$10.00 per Junior, Senior, Adult, and Made for Others
(send national fee to national director)

Entries must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2004.
(no late entry accepted)

No District Competition

 

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES?

  • To promote the beauty and versatility of American wool fabrics and yarns.
  • To encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting and crocheting with wool fabrics and yarns.
  • To recognize creative skills.
  • To develop life skills, including: being responsible for one's self, being a good sport, accepting judge's decisions, and learning about and appreciating diversity.

WHO CAN ENTER?
(Age as of December 31, 2004)

  • Preteens, age 12 and under
  • Juniors, ages 13-16
  • Seniors, ages 17-24
  • Adults, age 25 and older
  • Made for others (any age) - the intended wearer must model garment

    • Anyone regardless of race, creed or sex who meet age and other guidelines and are North Dakota residents. Contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. To be eligible, a garment must have been completed after January 1, 2004.

WHAT FABRICS/YARNS CAN I USE?

  • 100% wool or wool blend (minimum 60% wool)
  • Specialty wool fibers like mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, vicuna may be used in any amount
  • The entire garment body (back, front and sleeves) must be wool or wool blend fabric.
  • Trims, facings, linings, interfacings and underlinings may be fabrics other than wool or wool blends.

HOW CAN I BE CERTAIN MY FABRICS/YARNS ARE WOOL?
It is the responsibility of the contestant to determine the fiber content.

1) Check the fiber content by performing this self-test:
Place a 1" fabric square in 1 cup New Clorox bleach. 100% wool will begin to disintegrate within 1 hour and should have no residue after several hours. Wool blends will have fibers remaining. Note: Fabric finishes and other natural fibers may affect the test results.

2) Send it to the testing laboratory for a more accurate analysis. There is usually a charge for this service. Send a 6" X 6" swatch to: 
                                   Montana State University 
                                   Attn: Virgina Nettles, Wool Lab
                                   221 Linfield Hall
                                   Bozeman, MT 59717

3) Additional testing will be done prior to the state and national contests.

WHAT ARE THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

  • Appropriateness to contestant's lifestyle
  • Coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design
  • Contestant's presentation
  • Construction quality
  • Creativity
  • Ambassadorship
  • Judging is private and the judges' decision is final.

 

What Can I Enter?

Juniors, Seniors, Adults, and Made for Others may enter:
*One-piece garment: Dress, jumper, outerwear, jacket, coat or cape.

*Two-piece outfit: Coat, jacket, blouse/shirt, vest or sweater with dress, skirt, pants or shorts, dress or jumper.

*Ensemble (3 or more garments worn together at one time): Coat, jacket, cape, blouse/shirt, vest, and/or sweater with dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts.

Preteens may enter:
Dress, jumper, skirt, pants, shorts, vest, sweater, blouse/shirt, jacket.

To be eligible, a garment must have been completed after January 1, 2004.

* Separate "Fashion/Apparel Design" Scholarship Competition for college students enrolled in that curriculum. Send a SASE to request information.

National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition
Marie Lehfeldt
Box 175
Lavina, MT 59046

* More National Information available at  www.sheepusa.org

North Dakota Make It Yourself With Wool
2002 State Winners

Pictured from left to right
JUNIOR - Katrina Billing from Enderlin - National Honorable Mention; ADULT - Elvie Jones from Heaton; SENIOR - Melanie Miller from Fargo - National Honorable Mention; PRETEEN - Tricia Berg from Devils Lake; MADE FOR OTHERS - Beth Horner from Devils Lake, modeled by Dick Horner.

2001 North Dakota Winners
Pictured from left to right
PRETEEN - Danielle Stromme from Crary; JUNIOR - Danielle Billing from Enderlin;
SENIOR - Elizabeth Horner from Devils Lake, National Honorable Mention; ADULT - Nancy Billing from Enderlin.

North Dakota 2000 Winners


                 National Winner                                  National 3rd Runner up       National Honorable Mention
             Adult Division                          Junior Division              Senior Division
                 Ruth Zacher                        Elizabeth Horner       Hector Mattys
         Parshall                                   Devils Lake                    Bismarck