KS3 Textiles

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Physical and working properties. Each material has properties that make them good for specific tasks, e.g. cotton is lightweight and absorbent. The properties of materials must be considered when designing a product, e.g. a steel pan handle would conduct too much heat and burn the user, whereas beech would be more appropriate as it is tough but a poor conductor of heat. Select the correct plant fibre shown in the image below:

• Cotton (can be blended with polyester to create polycotton)
• Flax-linen (creases easily but is cool to wear)
• Lycra (a manmade fibre that has stretchy properties)

Blended fibres are mixtures of fibres that combine properties. Choose from the fabrics listed below which is woven from 'blended fibres'

• Polycotton
• Cotton
• Polyester
• Silk

Textiles are created using different methods, choose the correct term to match the image below:

• Spinning
• Weaving
• Knitting
• Recycling

Correctly identify the following piece of equipment

• Chalk
• Tailors Chalk
• Marking out chalk
• Wax chalk

Choose the correct descriptions for using fabric shears in school. (Choose as many as you think apply)

• Move about the room holding the blades down by your side, point to the floor
• Use these shears for fabric and paper cutting
• Ensure you hold the handles firmly to achieve an accurate cut
• Rest the scissor blades on the table, cutting with the centre of the blade
• Cut using the tip of the blades

Your tote bag will be stitched using a French seam. Look at the diagram; choose the correct term for the space between the raw edge of the fabric and the stitching line.

• Seam allowance
• Seam gap
• Parallel line
• Stitching space

A back (reverse) stitch is recommended when you start and finish your stitching line, select the correct answer why this is:

• to strengthen the stitching line
• to prevent the thread from tangling
• to darken the stitching line
• to access the bobbin thread

The image below shows how the top thread on a sewing machine works with the bobbin thread to create a stitch known as:

• lock stitch
• straight stitch
• secure stitch
• top thread stitch