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Decorative Techniques in Textiles

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In CAD/CAM what does 'CAD' stand for?

a)

Computers are Designers

b)

Clothes and Designs

c)

Computers are Divas

d)

Computer Aided Design

2.

In CAD/CAM, what does the 'M' stand for?

a)

Computer Aided Machinery

b)

Computer Aided Marketing

c)

Computer Aided Manufacturing

d)

Computer Aided Money

3.

When stitching machine embroidery, why would you change the needle to a larger size?

a)

So it won't break so easily

b)

So you can stitch faster

c)

Because the threads are usually thinner

d)

Because the threads are usually thicker

4.

In hand embroidery, which of these is NOT an embroidery stitch?

a)

French knot

b)

Blanket stitch

c)

Chain stitch

d)

Top knot

5.

What is the name of the famous French Embroidery House, who create designs for Chanel and Dior?

a)

House of Visage

b)

House of Cards

c)

House of Lesage

d)

House of Fraser

6.

In applique, why would you add interfacing to your fabric before cutting it to shape?

a)

To add stability

b)

To make the fabric firmer

c)

To stop it fraying

d)

All of these

7.

What is the name of the 1950's skirt with an applique motif?

a)

The Patterned Skirt

b)

The Paisley Skirt

c)

The Puppy Skirt

d)

The Poodle Skirt

8.

In Silk Painting, what is the outline created with?

a)

Gutta

b)

Pencil

c)

Acrylic Paint

d)

PVA glue

9.

In silk paint, what is the best paint to add colour to your design?

a)

Poster paint

b)

Watercolour paint

c)

Silk paint

d)

Acrylic paint

10.

When creating Batik, what is melted in the batik pot?

a)

Paraffin

b)

Olive oil

c)

Wax

d)

Butter

11.

In Batik, how could you remove wax from fabric once it has been dyed?

a)

Rinse it carefully in cool water

b)

Wash it in hot water

c)

Iron it between brown paper

d)

Allow it to wear off naturally

12.

When creating a tie-dye design, how long should you allow the dye to work before rinsing it?

a)

About 10 minutes

b)

About an hour

c)

About 6 - 8 hours.

d)

About a week