Year 9: Embellishment Homework 2

Why do manufacturers of textile products include care instructions on their labels?

• To aid brand identification

• To meet consumer demand

• To provide public education

• To satisfy government legislation

Which of the following is the best example of mass-produced textile items?

• Handmade wedding dresses

• Made-to-measure business suits

• Underwear sold in a department store

• Couture garments for a fashion show

This natural fiber is comfortable, durable and easy to launder...

• Polyester

• Wool

• Cotton

• Acrylic

What is the correct way to treat your clothing?

• Follow the instructions on the label

• Wash everything in cold water

• Only air dry on a rack

• Soak first

What is an example of a woven fabric?

• Cotton

• Knit

• Polyester

• Felt

What is an example of a non-woven fabric?

• Cotton

• Knit

• Polyester

• Felt

If I wanted to create a collarge on fabric, which process would I use?

• Block printing

• Applique

• Embroidery

• Ink/dye

Select two resist dyeing techniques.

• dip dye

• tie dye

• marbling

• batik

How much seam allowance should you add to your fabric?

• 2 cm

• 10 mm

• 200 mm

• 15 mm

What fabric do you need to tie dye successfully?

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Any natural fibre e.g. cotton, bamboo, wool