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1. The term is derived from the Latin textilis and the French texere, meaning _________.

• 1. To fabric

• 1. To weave

• a cloth

_____________________ are expressed as yarn number, count, or size, and describe the relationship of length and weight (or approximate diameter). 

• Yarn measurements

• Tape measure

• Metric system

 “A decimal system of units based on the meter as a unit length, the kilogram as a unit mass, and the second as a unit time”. What is it?

• Imperial system

• Metric system

• Yarn measurements

 ________________also called apparel or attire, clothing and accessories for the human body.

• 1. Clothing (Fashion)

• Dress

• Accessories

Which of the following are not included in basic hand stitches?

• 1. Running stitch

• 1. Backstitch

• 1. Whipstitch

Is the most basic of the hand-sewing stitches. It has many variations according to the requirement.

• 1. Running stitch

• 1. Tacking stitch

• 1. Cross-stitch

 You can use this stitch to finish hems with fabric that doesn’t fray, and to tack facing invisibly.

• Backstitch

• 1. Tacking stitch

• 1. Cross-stitch

 It is the same as the running stitch, but with longer stitches (between 1/4 inch and a 1/2 inch). You can do it straight also instead of slanting as in running stitch.

• 1. Running stitch

• 1. Cross-stitch

• 1. Tacking stitch

Textile structures derive from two sources, ancient handicrafts and modern scientific invention.

• True

• False

Weaving and dyeing were established in the New World

before arrival of the Turkish.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Europeans