Yr 8 Textiles: Outrageous Owls

Which of the following is a natural fabric commonly used in making pillows?

• Polyester

• Cotton

• Nylon

• Acrylic

Which sewing technique is used to finish the raw edge of a fabric to prevent it from fraying?

• Appliqué

• Hemming

• Seaming

• Embroidery

When designing an owl pillow, which of the following is a key design consideration?

• The type of stuffing used

• The shape of the eyes

• The length of the thread

• The size of the needle

Which colour combination is often considered complementary for a pillow design?

• Red and Green

• Blue and Orange

• Yellow and Purple

• All of the above

What type of fabric texture is typically soft and suitable for a pillow?

• Rough

• Smooth

• Coarse

• Rigid

Which of the following is a sustainable practice when creating a pillow?

• Buying new fabric

• Reusing old fabric

• Using synthetic stuffing

• Discarding fabric scraps

What is the first step in designing a pillow?

• Cutting the fabric

• Choosing the fabric

• Sketching the design

• Sewing the pieces together

What is the purpose of using different textures in fabric for a pillow?

• To increase the weight

• To add visual interest

• To make it more expensive

• To make it harder to sew

Where does cotton come from?

• Plants

• Sheep

• Plastic

• Rabbits

Why do we need to draw our pillow before making it? (More than one right answer)

• So we can see what it looks like

• To plan how we are going to make it

• So that we know what we are doing

• To use our time wisely