Upcycling and Safety Tips Quiz

How to Upcycle Old Jeans into a Tote Bag

Materials Needed:

·       Old jeans

·       Scissors

·       Ruler

·       Needle and thread (or sewing machine)

·       Fabric marker/chalk

·       Decorative items (optional)

Steps:

1.     Cut the jeans: Lay the jeans flat and cut off the legs just below the crotch. Keep the upper part (waist to thighs).

2.     Reinforce the bottom: Turn the jeans inside out. Fold and sew the bottom part to create a strong base for the bag.

3.     Create handles: Cut two strips from the leftover leg fabric (4 cm wide, 50 cm long). Sew them onto the top sides of the bag.

4.     Decorate (optional): Add patches, paint, or beads to personalize your tote bag.

Finish: Turn the bag right side out. Your upcycled tote bag is ready to use!

What is the purpose of the text above?

• To describe old jeans

• To explain how to make a tote bag from jeans

• To tell a story about recycling

• To advertise a tote bag

How to Upcycle Old Jeans into a Tote Bag

Materials Needed:

·       Old jeans

·       Scissors

·       Ruler

·       Needle and thread (or sewing machine)

·       Fabric marker/chalk

·       Decorative items (optional)

Steps:

1.     Cut the jeans: Lay the jeans flat and cut off the legs just below the crotch. Keep the upper part (waist to thighs).

2.     Reinforce the bottom: Turn the jeans inside out. Fold and sew the bottom part to create a strong base for the bag.

3.     Create handles: Cut two strips from the leftover leg fabric (4 cm wide, 50 cm long). Sew them onto the top sides of the bag.

4.     Decorate (optional): Add patches, paint, or beads to personalize your tote bag.

Finish: Turn the bag right side out. Your upcycled tote bag is ready to use!

What tool is NOT mentioned in the materials list?

• Scissors

• Glue

• Ruler

• Needle and thread

How to Upcycle Old Jeans into a Tote Bag

Materials Needed:

·       Old jeans

·       Scissors

·       Ruler

·       Needle and thread (or sewing machine)

·       Fabric marker/chalk

·       Decorative items (optional)

Steps:

1.     Cut the jeans: Lay the jeans flat and cut off the legs just below the crotch. Keep the upper part (waist to thighs).

2.     Reinforce the bottom: Turn the jeans inside out. Fold and sew the bottom part to create a strong base for the bag.

3.     Create handles: Cut two strips from the leftover leg fabric (4 cm wide, 50 cm long). Sew them onto the top sides of the bag.

4.     Decorate (optional): Add patches, paint, or beads to personalize your tote bag.

Finish: Turn the bag right side out. Your upcycled tote bag is ready to use!

Why should you turn the jeans inside out before sewing the bottom?

• To make the bag look prettier

• To hide the stitches for a neat finish

• To cut the fabric easily

• To measure the length

"Cut two strips from the leftover leg fabric." The underlined word means...

• Remaining

• Broken

• New

• Colorful

How to Upcycle Old Jeans into a Tote Bag

Materials Needed:

·       Old jeans

·       Scissors

·       Ruler

·       Needle and thread (or sewing machine)

·       Fabric marker/chalk

·       Decorative items (optional)

Steps:

1.     Cut the jeans: Lay the jeans flat and cut off the legs just below the crotch. Keep the upper part (waist to thighs).

2.     Reinforce the bottom: Turn the jeans inside out. Fold and sew the bottom part to create a strong base for the bag.

3.     Create handles: Cut two strips from the leftover leg fabric (4 cm wide, 50 cm long). Sew them onto the top sides of the bag.

4.     Decorate (optional): Add patches, paint, or beads to personalize your tote bag.

Finish: Turn the bag right side out. Your upcycled tote bag is ready to use!

What is the last step in making the tote bag?

• Decorate the bag

• Turn the bag right side out

• Sew the handles

• Cut the jeans

The sentence "The tote bag is made from old jeans" is in the passive voice. What is the active form?

• Old jeans make the tote bag.

• Someone made the tote bag from old jeans.

• Old jeans are used to make the tote bag.

• The tote bag makes old jeans.

Which sentence is NOT in the passive voice?

• The handles were sewn tightly.

• Fabric scissors are used to cut denim.

• She decorated the bag with beads.

• The bottom was reinforced with double stitches.

Change this active sentence into passive: "People often upcycle old jeans into bags."

• Old jeans are often upcycled into bags.

• Old jeans often upcycle bags.

• Bags are upcycled by old jeans.

• People are upcycled by old jeans.

6. "The tote bag's handles must be sturdy to carry heavy items." The word "sturdy" means:

• Colorful

• Weak

• Strong and durable

• Flexible

Which sentence best uses the word "sturdy"?

• The sturdy paint made the bag look pretty.

• A sturdy fabric won't tear easily.

• She sturdily decorated the bag.

• The bag was sturdy washed.