Soft furnishings

Soft furnishing is...

• items such as cushion, pillow and curtains used for comfort and to decorate the home

• items such as: iron board, dining table used to decorate the home.

• everything in the home

• anything that is used to decorate the home

Select the items that are NOT soft furnishings

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Give two functions of soft furnishing in the home.

• Dry cleanable

• washable

• privacy

• personal taste and creativity

Tick three different uses for textiles in the home.

• Bed sheets

• Tea towels

• Chair covers

• Dry cleanable

Select two factors to consider when choosing soft furnishings.

• Suitable for function

• Washable

• Offer insulation

• Fit with decor

Choose the two desirable properties for curtains.

• Drape well

• Transperant

• Dry cleanable

• Light

Which two fabrics are suitable for curtains.

• Silk

• Nylon

• Wool

• Cotton

Name two soft furnishings other than curtains that you would use for a living room.

• Cushions

• Coffee table

• Tea towels

• Rugs

Name two desirable properties for upholstery.

• Strong

• Soft

• Wipeable

• All of the above

What factors should we consider to calculate fabric?

• Dimensions

• Pattern repeat

• Edge finishing

• Fabric width