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Textiles lesson 1

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
2.
One of the strongest "hand sewing" stitches is the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Catch Stitch
c)
Running Stitch
d)
Backstitch
3.

This is an example of the:

a)

Hemming Stitch

b)

Running Stitch

c)

Backstitch

d)

Catch Stitch

4.
What kinds of pins are these:
a)
Straight Pins
b)
Safety Pins
c)
Bobby Pins
d)
Push Pins
5.
The knots used at the end of stitching are called:
a)
Slip Knots
b)
Anchor Knots
c)
Single Threaded Sewing Knot
d)
Half Hitch Knot
6.

How long is the thread used when completing hand sewing stitches?

a)

The length of your desk.

b)

The length of your arm.

c)

Twice the length of a worksheet.

d)

Three times the length of a worksheet.

7.

(a)   hold fabric layers together as you sew.

8.

Which fibre category would silk be placed into?

a)

Manmade Fibres

b)

Natural Fibres

9.

What is a fashion trend?

a)

Something that is popular for a short time

b)

A growing tree in the forest

c)

Stationery used in a nursery

d)

The current day when it is happening now

10.

Which of the following is a temporary stitch?

a)

Running stitch

b)

Tacking

c)

Chain stitch

11.

The running stitch is:

a)

A stitch started with a knot in the thread

b)

A temporary stitch used to hold two pieces of fabric together

c)

A secure straight stitch used instead of machining

12.

Name this stitch:

a)

Tacking

b)

Running stitch

c)

Chain stitch

d)

Blanket stitch

13.

The term for sewing a smaller piece of fabric onto a bigger piece is called

(a)  

14.

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.

15.

Denim is made from cotton fibres

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

What is a design brief?

a)

How to design

b)

The problem

c)

How to sew

d)

What you are doing

17.

In design, what is a 'limitation'?

a)

Things that affect your design

b)

Things you can't do

c)

Not having enough money

d)

Having too many jobs to do

18.

Do not enter a room without a ................... ?

a)

Friend

b)

Teacher

c)

Equipment

d)

Phone

19.

How do you carry scissors in the classroom?

a)

Pointing the tip at yourself

b)

Point the tip forward

c)

Point the tip up in the air

d)

Point the tip down

20.

Why shouldn't you use fabric scissors to cut paper?

a)

It won't cut straight on paper

b)

It's not sharp enough to cut paper

c)

It is not comfortable

d)

It causes the scissors to be blunt

21.

The definition of 'Textiles' is:

a)

The artistic or creative expression of ideas and thoughts through a textile medium.

b)

Many different types of fabric, normally woven, knitted or bonded (non-woven).

c)

The processing of basic fibres into yarns and fabrics.

d)

The process that uses a combination of aesthetic and functional components to create solutions for an intended need.

22.

A common stitch used in sewing and embroidery where the thread runs in and out of the fabric

a)

Chain stitch

b)

Running stitch

c)

Blanket stitch

d)

Cross stitch