Working with Textiles

On what is fabric sold on?

• spool

• hank

• bolt

• reel

What cutting tool is used to cut larger quantities of fabrics at once?

• rotary cutting wheel

• pinking shears

• stitch unpicker

• textile band saw

If we were to make a mistake in our sewing, what tool would we use to correct it?

• Stitch unpicker

• embroidery scissors

• thread snips

• pinking shears

Name the technique that uses hot wax as a resist.

• Shibori

• Batik

• Tie-dye

• Applique

Define what is meant by a 'resist'.

• The dye is applied with an easy-squeeze bottle.

• The dye is allowed to penetrate and colour the fibres

• The ink is printed onto the surface of the fabric

• The dye is prevented from penetrating through to the fibres

Name the technique that folds fabric over itself to create volume.

• Pleating

• Gathering

• Ruffles

• Darts

For what functional property is quilting added to a jacket?

• Decoration

• Waterproofing

• Insulation

• Wicking

This technique helps to reinforce edges and provides strength and shape.

• Pleating

• Gathering

• Quilting

• Piping

What is the name of this hand embroidery stitch?

• Running stitch

• Straight stitch

• Back Stitch

• Dashed stitch

Fastenings help to secure two pieces of fabric together. Which is the odd one out?

• Buckle, Button, Hook and Eye, Velcro

• Buckle, Button, Toile, Velcro

• Buckle, Button, Toggle, Velcro

• Buckle, Snap Fastener, Toggle, Velcro