Written by Amanda Coers – For a generation known to have the world at their fingertips at lightening fast speed, the slow and steady patience required to master sewing skills can be hard to cultivate. Home Economics General Supervisor Beverly Sullivan is highly impressed with this year’s Brown County Youth Fair Clothing Division entrants, and the dedication they’ve shown for their craft.

“These kids bring it every year,” said Sullivan. “I’m just amazed. I love to see what the kids can do. You can tell they’ve got pride in what they’ve done.”

The 2017 Brown County Youth Fair Clothing Division judging took place on Monday. Over 20 entrants ranging from third graders to juniors in high school showed off their self-made clothing projects for judges, which were based on both appearance and construction. Categories included active wear, lounge wear, casual dress, aprons, and formal wear.

Winners will be announced at the Brown County Youth Fair Fashion Show which will take place Tuesday evening at the Home Economics Building on the fairgrounds. Contestants will walk a runway and model their creations.

Through it all, Sullivan has watched participants grow up and teach their own children to sew, continuing a tradition of sewing.

“Some of these kids have been sewing since the third grade, and they’ll go on and teach their kids to sew,” said Sullivan. “A lot of the moms here were entrants when I first started. It’s wonderful to see that continuation.”

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Participating this year are:

200 Class:

  • Aubrey Bishop, Bangs 4H – 4th grade
  • Peyton Cockerham, Brownwood 4H – 4th grade
  • Hannah Deen, 4H Sheep Club – 3rd grade
  • Mia Diaz, 4H Rabbit Club – 5th grade
  • Rex Guerrero, Bangs 4H – 3rd grade
  • Henslie Hohertz, 4H Sheep Club – 5th grade
  • Ryleigh Krischke, Brownwood 4H – 4th grade
  • Cloey Petty, Bangs 4H – 3rd grade
  • Makenzie Willis, Blanket Jr FFA – 3rd grade

400 Class:

  • Logan Bishop, Bangs 4H – 7th grade
  • Lilly Brandstetter, Early FCCLA – 6th grade
  • Kimberly Diaz, Bangs 4H – 8th grade
  • Rylie Guerrero, Bangs 4H – 6th grade
  • Rylah Morgan, Brownwood 4H – 7th grade
  • Kourtney Peacock, May 4H – 6th grade
  • Katelyn Thompson, Early FFA – 8th grade

600 Class:

  • Jessica Dennis, Brownwood 4H – 10th grade
  • Shannon Dennis, Brownwood 4H – 11th grade
  • Tara Glasscock, Early FFA – 11th grade
  • Vance-Cody Gordon, Early FFA – 9th grade
  • Kayleah Hall, Bangs 4H – 9th grade
  • Hannah Hull, Early FFA – 11th grade
  • Allison Leach, Early FFA – 9th grade
  • Faith Wade, Early FCCLA – 11th grade