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Embroidery Tools and Functions

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

Embroidery is the art of (a)   a pattern or design on to the fabric.

2.

Embroidery is a design which is created on fabric using what?

a)

special type of thread and decorative stitches

b)

any thread and regular stitches

c)

stitches

d)

decorative stiches

3.

Embroidery includes many types of decorative stitches that can be done by hand or (a)   .

4.

Crewel needles have long (a)   for threading easily.

5.

Why is it important to use the right size needle?

a)

If the needle is too large the design will be ugly.

b)

If the needle is too large it can make holes in the fabric.

c)

if the needle is too small the design will be ugly.

d)

if the needle is too small it wont pass through the material.

6.

Crewel needles are mainly used for what?

a)

hemming skirts

b)

sticking yourself

c)

Working Embroidery

d)

giving to other people

7.

Embroidery Floss is a (a)   or cotton six-ply thread.

8.

How much ply does embroidery floss have?

(a)  

9.

What is embroidery floss used to work?

a)

stitches

b)

embroidery

c)

embroidery stitches

d)

embroidery designs

10.

Separating the floss to use 1, 2 or 3 strands will result in?

a)

a thin design

b)

loose thread

c)

a finer or more delicate effect

d)

ugly design

11.

Describe an embroidery scissors.

a)

small

b)

blunt blade

c)

3 to 4 inches long

d)

sharp blade

12.

What are embroidery scissors used for?

a)

snipping threads

b)

tracing designs

c)

Trimming

d)

cutting

13.

(a)   Paper has colored chalk on one side.

14.

When is carbon paper used?

a)

tracing designs

b)

creating art

c)

tracing paper

15.

What type of fabric is best used when embroidering?

(a)  

16.

What are the rings called that are used in Embroidery?

(a)  

17.

Embroidery hoops comprise of a set of (a)   rings.

18.

Why must the fabric be removed from the hoop when not in use?

a)

to prevent the fabric from getting dirty

b)

to prevent permanent creases and marks

c)

to prevent someone from stealing it

19.

What is the embroidery hoop used for?

a)

to hold the fabric taut and flat

b)

to make the design pretty

c)

to prevent the stitches from being pulled too tight

d)

to prevent the fabric from puckering

20.

What is embroidery transfer?

a)

premade designs

b)

special ink that is transferred using heat

c)

transfer your embroider to someone else to finish

21.

(a)   an embroidery transfer onto fabric to create designs.