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Textile Choices

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before using a sewing machine you need to:

a)

Cut all fabric.

Measure fabric.

Throw patterns away.

b)

Check phone.

Tie hair back.

Ask permission.

c)

Ask permission.

Turn on electricity.

Cut fabric.

d)

Ask permission.

Tie hair back.

Set up machine, turn on electricity.

2.

When using an iron or steam press it is important to:

a)

Know where the cord is at all times.

Be careful of steam.

Check material is safe to iron with teacher.

b)

Check iron is on by placing face close to the plate.

Know where the cord is at all times.

Use table to test if the iron is hot enough.

c)

Leave plugged in and turned on even when not in use.

Be careful of steam.

Iron towards yourself.

d)

Iron towards your hand on an uneven surface.

Use table to test if the iron is hot enough.

Check material is safe to iron with teacher.

3.

When using scissors it is important to:

a)

Carry them with the point facing down and do not wave them around.

Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.

Use paper scissors for paper, and fabric scissors for fabric.

b)

Carry them with the point facing forward.

Use them to cut electrical cords.

Rest them in your mouth when not in use.

c)

Always ensure they are hidden throughout the room so other students cannot find them.

Be careful because fabric scissors are sharp.

d)

Use paper scissors to cut fabric.

Cut unused electrical cords with scissors.

Carry them with the point facing down.

4.

clothes with a great deal of rough texture will add:

a)

bulk to a body's appearance

b)

a slimming look to the body's apperance

c)

to the purchase price of the garment

d)

elegance to our outfits

5.

Lines that can make the figure appear wider are:

a)

diagonal

b)

horizontal

c)

vertical

d)

curved

6.

Lines that can make the figure appear taller are:

a)

diagonal

b)

horizontal

c)

vertical

d)

curved

7.
What are the three primary colors?
a)
purple, green, orange
b)
red, blue, yellow
c)
red, blue, green
d)
red, blue, orange
8.
Which reason is being described: we wear clothing to keep us safe from hazards and weather. For example, padding for football players, fire-resistant coats for chefs, or scarves for winter.
a)
Socializing
b)
Culture and Family
c)
Style
d)
Protection
9.
Which reason is being described: we wear clothing that goes along with traditions. For example, wearing black to a funeral or white to a wedding.
a)
Age
b)
Culture and Family
c)
School and Work
d)
Style
10.
A style that stays in fashion for a long time is a ______.
a)
classic
b)
trend
c)
fad
d)
trendsetter
11.
The periodic return of specific styles and general shapes  is know as the
a)
Classic
b)
Fashion cycle
c)
Style
12.
Once a fashion has come and gone, it never returns
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Buying clothes that are fads is a good wardrobe investment
a)
True
b)
False
14.

The surface quality or the way something feels such as rough-smooth

a)

shape

b)

texture

c)

color

d)

line

15.

Which of the following is NOT a function of clothing

a)

Modesty

b)

Safety

c)

Beauty

d)

Identification

16.

Which of the following are Factors Affecting Clothing Choice

a)

Function

b)

Cost

c)

Personal Preference

d)

Ethical and Ecological Concerns

e)

All of the above

17.

Which of the following means the product has a flame-retardant finish applied to the outer covers

a)
b)
18.

What information does this label give consumers?

a)

flame-retardant finishes are applied to the outer covering fabric to make it fire-resistant

b)

the outer covering fabric is not flame-resistant, but there is a layer of flame-resistant fabric underneath.

c)

The outer covering and filling are flammable

19.

Which of the following are Ecological Issues relating to textile production

a)

Water and Air Pollution

b)

Worker Welfare, Human rights

20.

Synthetic fibres (fabrics) are biodegradable

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following are examples of Ethical Issues in Textile production

a)

No worker rights

b)

Child labour

c)

Poor working conditions

d)

Animal rights

e)

All of the above

22.

In relation to textiles, we can be more sustainable consumers by following what 4 R's

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse

b)

Repair, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

c)

Repurpose, Reduce, Refuse, Redesign

23.

What is the "Design Brief Process"

a)

How you create a product

b)

The process of planning, making and evaluating a product

c)

How you design a product

24.

Haute Couture means

a)

Clothing manufacturers around the world buy or copy these designs and mass produce clothes using cheaper fabrics. These clothes are called off the-peg. They are much cheaper and are available in high street shops, e.g. River Island and Topshop.

b)

The top designers also produce less expensive, machine-made clothes. These clothes, called prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) are still very expensive.

c)

The clothes modelled at these shows are called haute couture (high fashion). These clothes are original, handmade and very expensive.

25.

Pret-a-Porter means

a)

Clothing manufacturers around the world buy or copy these designs and mass produce clothes using cheaper fabrics. These clothes are called off the-peg. They are much cheaper and are available in high street shops, e.g. River Island and Topshop.

b)

The top designers also produce less expensive, machine-made clothes. These clothes, called prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) are still very expensive.

c)

The clothes modelled at these shows are called haute couture (high fashion). These clothes are original, handmade and very expensive.

26.

What is meant by the term "Upholstery"

a)

items other than furniture that are used to decorate a room and make it more comfortable

b)

the covering fabrics and fillings that are used to cover and pad furniture

c)

insulate and reduce sound in a room

27.

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when choosing household textiles

a)

Cost

b)

Design

c)

Ease of Care

d)

Durability

e)

Movement

28.

A 'Fashion Trend' is

a)

fashion trends come into fashion, then go out of fashion, only to come back into fashion again

b)

changes in what is considered fashionable

c)

the latest styles of clothing, hairstyles, interior design

29.

Fashion trends are influenced by

a)

The Fashion Industry

b)

Famous People

c)

World Events

d)

Technology

e)

All of the above

30.

Waterproof, Stretchy, Warm, Cool, Soft, Delicate, Fire-Resistant are all examples of

a)

Uses of Textiles

b)

Functions of Textiles

c)

Properties of Textiles

d)

Advantages of Textiles