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WorksheetsYear 10 Spring 22
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
The correct method of fabric production is:
Fibre > Yarn > Fabric
Fabric > Fibre > Yarn
Yarn > Fibre > Fabric
Fibre > Fabric > Yarn
Decorative technique that involves sewing a patch of fabric onto a background fabric.
Patchwork
Applique
Quilting
Embroidery
A decorative technique often used to repeat a pattern quickly and accurately
Tie-dye
Batik
Applique
Block print
A technique which involves applying wax to the surface of the fabric before it is placed into dye.
Tie-dye
Shibori
Batik
Block printing
Denim is an example of a
Plain weave fabric
Cotton and polyester blend
Manufactured fibre
Twill weave fabric
An advantage of weft knitting fabric is
the fabric is hard wearing and durable
the fabric is very strong
the fabric is very stretchy and warm
the fabric is cheap to produce
Viscose, tencel and rayon are regenerated fibres that come from
oil and coal
the flax plant
wood pulp from trees
sheep
Which of these answers contains ALL NATURAL fabrics?
Wool, lycra, polyester
Polyester, cotton, silk
Lycra, elastane, nylon
Wool, linen, silk
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of stock materials?
They are easy to order and have been quality tested
They are made to your specific requirements
They are difficult to source
They only come in one width
Which is TRUE about the use of specialist materials?
They have been tested for quality by the manufacturer
They might not fit in standard machinery
They come in standard widths and weights
They are easy to order and will arrive quickly
Which of these is an aesthetic property of a material rather than a functional one?
Lustre / sheen
Tensile strength
Breathability
Absorbency
Why is organic cotton better for the environment that normal cotton?
It does not use as much water
It does not use pesticides
It uses less land to grow
It biodegrades quicker
Which of the following fabrics uses fossil fuels to make the fibres?
Linen
Wool
Polyester
Viscose
What is a paper pattern?
A guide to follow on the sewing machine
A card or paper template used for accurate cutting of a shape in fabric.
A design which is a repeat pattern
A template to use when stencilling
What is a specification?
A design communicating ideas to others
A detailed list of requirements which the design must meet
A brief explaining what you need to make
An annotated design idea
A early prototype of a textiles product made up in a cheap material so that the design can be tested and modified. What is this describing?
Toile
Model
Garment
Pattern
What is meant by renewable?
Inexhaustible and replaceable
A material that can be broken down in the environment by microorganisms
To break down and deteriorate
A material which cannot be replaced after it is used up
When making a textiles product an extra 1.5cm of fabric is measured at each edge to allow room for stitching. What is the technical name for this process?
Seam spacing
Hem allocation
Seam allowance
Stitch excess
What is a seam?
Where two pieces of fabric join together
Where the edge of fabric is folded and stitched to neaten the edge
Where 1.5 cm extra fabric is measured to allow room for stitching
Where a patch of fabric is sewn to the background fabric as a form of decoration
Which method of printing uses a fine mesh stretched over a wooden frame and a squeegee to press dye through a stencil?
Screen printing
Sublimation printing
Block printing
Resist dyeing
Which method of printing uses special paper, heat sensitive ink and a heat press to transfer an image to polyester fabric?
Screen printing
Sublimation printing
Digital printing
Resist dyeing
What technique is shown in the image?
Gathering
Pleats
Darts
Piping
What technique is shown in the image?
Knife pleats
Gathering
Darts
Box pleats
Fast fashion collections found on the high street will use which method of production?
One-off
Bespoke
Mass
Batch
A tailor made suit uses which method production?
Continuous
Batch
One-off
Mass
Which of the following is a component?
Quick unpick
Sewing needle
Press stud
Paper pattern
A method of production that produces a high volume of identical products on a production line is
mass production
batch production
one-off production
just-in-time production
The production method commonly used to produce fabric in its raw form is
continuous production
mass production
batch production
just-in-time production
An advantage of using mass production is ...
that every product is unique
that products can change and update each season depending on whats in fashion
you don't need warehouse space to store lots of items
it is cheaper as you can buy materials in bulk and reduce waste
Bespoke is a product which is
mass produced to ensure all products are the same.
made to measure / made for a particular client.
cheap to produce using automated machinery.
made 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.
A personalised baby blanket sold on 'etsy' is likely to use which method of production?
one off
batch
mass
continuous
Give one advantage of a business using just-in-time production.
It is cheaper to set up than other methods of production.
It allows the company to make products continuously so they never run out of stock.
It reduces the need for warehouse storage as products are only produced when needed.
It produces products in batches of up to 20,000 before moving onto the next product.
CAD stands for Computer-aided Design. Select TWO advantages of a company using CAD to design products.
the design ideas are easier to produce.
the designs can be saved, shared, re-used and modified easily.
machines and technology makes produces products much faster and more accurate than humans
A CAD design can be linked to other technology which could assist in the manufacture of the product e.g. large scale cutting machines.
Which of these techniques is NOT a method used for quantity production?
draping
marking out
using templates
using CAM
What method of fabric construction does this diagram show?
Woven
Non-woven
Weft knitted
Felted
The three main types of textile construction are:
Woven, Knitted and Bonded
Woven, Felted and Interlaced
Woven, Knitted and Non-woven
Bonded, Interwoven and Felted
Which of the following is NOT a surface treatment or finish.
Dyeing
Weaving
Batik
Printing
The 6R's of sustainability are: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
Rethink, Rebuy, Replace
Review, Redesign, Remake
Repair, Refuse, Rethink
Reinvent, Redesign, Replace
Complete the sentence. A textile fibre
is another name for fabric
is a hair like strand from which all fabric are made
is another name for thread
is used to make thread and only comes from natural sources
Which of the following is NOT a method used for marking out fabric
tailors chalk
water soluble pen
sharpie or permanent marker
tracing wheel and carbon paper
Which is not an advantage of using computer-aided manufacture (CAM)
Accurate
Can operate 24/7
Easy to make changes
Cheap to set up
Which is true about the use of ribs and boning in a product?
It combines the properties of several materials to make fabric stronger and more resistant to tear.
It is where a row of stitches are sewn on a single piece of fabric to help keep its shape before being constructed.
It makes a product more flexible and shock absorbent and is often used in motorcycle jackets.
It supports fabric to make a more rigid shape and is often used in strapless gowns to support the bodice.
This fibre is made from coal or petroleum. It is strong and often blended with other fibres, resistant to wrinkling, easy to care for, shrink and stretch resistant, and has great washability.
Viscose
Polyester
Cotton
Rayon
Examples of working properties of a textile would be..
its absorbency, breathability or tensile strength.
its environmental impact such as whether the fibre is sustainable.
the colour and pattern of the fabric.
the cost and quality of the fabric.
Which of the following is NOT an environmental problem associated with cotton?
Plastic microfibers released through washing pollute the oceans.
Animal habitats are often cleared for farm land
Cotton plants require a lot of water to grow
Large amounts of pesticides are used on crops
