wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Year 8 - Fabric

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of this fabric?

a)

cotton

b)

polyster

c)

fleece

d)

silk

2.

What is the name of this fabric?

a)

satin

b)

leather

c)

wool

d)

linen

3.

What is the name of this fabric pattern?

a)

floral

b)

print

c)

dotted

d)

striped

4.

What is the name of this fabric pattern?

a)

Striped

b)

horizontally striped

c)

diagonally striped

d)

plaid

5.

What is the name of this fabric pattern?

a)

dotted

b)

paisley

c)

vertically striped

d)

checked

6.

What is the name of this fabric pattern?

a)

checked

b)

patterned

c)

polka dot

d)

diagonally striped

7.

What is then name of this fabric pattern?

a)

striped

b)

tie-dyed

c)

plaid / tartan

d)

dotted

8.

What is the name of this fabric pattern?

a)

paisley

b)

floral / flowered

c)

patterned

d)

polka dot

9.

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.

10.

Loose clothing or jewellery must be removed in Textiles because:

a)

It may get lost.

b)

It can get caught on machinery and hurt you.

c)

It could have bacteria underneath.

d)

It may be stolen.

11.

Pins and needles must be used with caution because:

a)

They are very expensive and break easily.

If they fall onto the floor they can get sucked up by the vacuum.

They should only be placed in a pin cushion or needle container.

b)

If placed in the mouth they could be swallowed.

They are very expensive.

They can get lost extremely easily.

c)

If placed in the mouth they could be swallowed.

If they fall on the ground they could stick into someone.

If your hands are too close to the needle in the sewing machine you risk running over your finger which can be a serious injury.

d)

If you run over your fingers with a needle you may need to have your arm removed.

They may stick into someone's back if they are lying on the floor.

12.

It is very important that you do not run, shove or throw things in Textiles because:

a)

A person could be offended by your behaviour and report you for acting irresponsibly.

b)

A person could have equipment in their hands which could hurt themselves or someone else.

c)

A person could be holding their material and you could damage it.

d)

A person could be concentrating and you could distract them.

13.

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.

14.

If you find your machine tension is wrong you can:

a)

Ask a student to help you correct it.

b)

Ask your teacher to assist you in correcting it.

c)

Work on something else and ignore it.

d)

Keep sewing, it will figure itself out.

15.

Scissors are essential in the textiles workshop. This image shows,

a)

Fabric scissors, paper scissors, embroidery scissors

b)

Embroidery scissors, kitchen scissors, garden scissors

c)

Fabric scissors, paper scissors, kitchen scissors

d)

Garden scissors, embroidery scissors,

16.

You should not eat or drink near the sewing machines?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Upcycling is

a)

turning trash into valuable objects

b)

another name for recycling

c)

turning trash into something less valuable

d)

none of the above

18.

Polyester, Nylon and Acrylic are examples of:

a)

Natural Fibres

b)

Manufactured Fibres

19.

Why is upcycling fabric important?

a)

Environmental reasons.

b)

It`s fun!

c)

I dont know.

d)

To get a good grade in this class

20.

Fibres that form the fleece of a sheep are:

a)

Wool

b)

Cotton

c)

Leather

d)

Nylon

21.
Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing
a)
Toward the floor
b)
Toward the ceiling
c)
Students should never walk with shears
d)
Outward
22.
The little plastic disc of thread that gets placed in case on the base of the sewing machine is called...
a)
bobbin case
b)
bobbin
c)
reverse
d)
presser foot
23.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
24.
What kind of buttons are these:
a)
Shank Buttons
b)
4-hole Buttons
c)
2-hole Buttons
25.
One of the strongest "hand sewing" stitches is the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Catch Stitch
c)
Running Stitch
d)
Backstitch
26.
This is an example of the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Uneven Basting Stitch
c)
Hemming Stitch
d)
Running Stitch
27.
What kinds of pins are these:
a)
Straight Pins
b)
Safety Pins
c)
Bobby Pins
d)
Push Pins
28.
This is used to press fabric:
a)
Ironing Board
b)
Iron
c)
Chain Saw
d)
Book
29.
What am I?
a)
thread
b)
nylon
c)
spool of thread
30.
What am I?
a)
measuring tape
b)
ruler
c)
yard stick
31.
This HOLDS the bobbin and is found beneath the throat plate.  
a)
Throat Plate
b)
Presser Foot
c)
Tension Control
d)
Bobbin Case
32.
A lever that raises and lowers the presser foot
a)
Presser Foot Lifter
b)
Feed Dogs
c)
Foot Control
d)
Bobbin
33.
This holds the fabric firmly into place, against the feed dogs, for sewing.
a)
Handwheel
b)
Sewing
c)
Thread Take-up lever
d)
Presser Foot
34.
This large wheel on the RIGHT side of the machine controls the up-and-down movement of the needle and thread take-up lever
a)
Bobbin
b)
Needle
c)
Handwheel
d)
Presser Foot
35.
The amount of pressure you apply with your foot to this control regulates the operation of the machine.
a)
Foot Control
b)
Presser Foot
c)
Thread Guides
d)
Sewing
36.

The hole in a needle is known as the

a)

Gap

b)

Eye

c)

Hook