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WorksheetsHome Economics Year 9 Xmas Revision
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This natural fiber is comfortable, durable and easy to launder...
Polyester
Wool
Cotton
Acrylic
Silk is a natural, raw fibre sourced from the cocoon of the larvae of a silkworm
True
False
What is warp or lengthwise grain?
My brain
Grainline Parallel to the selvage
Bias Grain
Grainline perpendicular to selvage
What is the bias?
The selvage
45 degree angle from selvage
The lengthwise grain
Raw edge of fabric
What is weft or crosswise grain?
Grainline parallel to selvage
Grainline perpendicular to selvage
Handsewing fabric
Bias
What is a selvage?
Crossgrain
Weft
Tightly woven finished edge
Raw edge of fabric
The main function of this part is to raise and lower the needle through manual labor. It is used when an extremely thick piece of fabric is required to be sewn.
Spool Pin
Treadle
Pedal
Balance Wheel
It controls the speed of the sewing machine.
Balance Wheel
Foot Pedal
Bobbin Winder
Stitch Regulator
It is used for raising and lowering the pressure foot.
Stitch Regulator
Tension Regulator
Pressure Bar Lifter
Spool Holder
It holds the bobbin.
Feed dog
Spool Holder
Bobbin Case
Presser foot
It is used to control the direction of the thread.
Thread Take Up Lever
Spool Holder
Slide Plate
Thread Guide
It helps to pass the cloth through the machine in forwarding direction during the sewing.
Feed dog
Foot Pedal
Pressure Foot
Presser Bar
This is a removable foot that keeps the fabric as you sew.
Pressure Bar Lifter
Presser Foot
Presser Bar
Foot Pedal
It is a rectangular shape which is situated beside the pressure foot, it helps the removal of bobbin case without lifting the machine.
Bobbin
Throat Plate
Slide Plate
Bobbin Case
It is to maintain the length of the stitch during sewing.
Tension Regulator
Foot Pedal
Stitch Length Regular
Balance Wheel
Identify this type of sewing machine.
Manual
Electric
Computerized
Identify this type of sewing machine.
Manual
Electric
Computerized
Identify this type of sewing machine.
Manual
Electric
Computerized
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Bobbin Winder Spindle
Bobbin Winder Stopper
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Bobbin Winder Spindle
Bobbin Winder Stopper
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Thread Guide - Sewing
Bobbin Winder Thread Guide
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Thread Guide - Sewing
Bobbin Winder Thread Guide
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Hand Wheel
Clutch Knob
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Presser Foot
Cover Plate
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine.
Pattern Selector Dial
Stitch Length Dial
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine.
Pattern Selector Dial
Stitch Length Dial
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Presser Foot
Presser Foot Lifter
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Presser Foot
Presser Foot Lifter
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine.
Reverse Stitch Button
Hand Wheel
Identify the correct part of the sewing machine that the arrow is indicating.
Hand Wheel
Thread Take Up Lever
holds the lower thread supply
spool pin
bobbin
feed dog
hand wheel
holds the upper thread supply
throat plate
take up lever
bobbin
spool pin
holds the bobbin in place
thread guide
bobbin case
feed dog
bobbin winder
helps the upper thread to move up and down with the needle
take up lever
foot pedal
bobbin
design dial
moves the fabric under the presser foot
thread guide
feed dog
throat plate
free arm
allows the raising and lowering of the needle and moves the thread to the needle
spool pin
bobbin
free arm
hand wheel
allows the machine to backstitch
stitch width
reverse
needles
free arm
holds the bobbin while winding
bobbin winder
bobbin case
hand wheel
throat plate
allows you to select a variety of different stitches
presser foot
spool pin
bobbin
design dial
determines how long the stitches are
stitch width
stitch length
design dial
tension disc/dial
controls the tightness of the upper thread
stitch width
stitch length
tension disc/dial
throat plate
determines how wide or narrow each stitch is
stitch length
thread guide
design dial
stitch width
guides the thread from the spool pin to the needle
throat plate
bobbin
thread guide
stitch width
holds the fabric in place
free arm
pressure foot
throat plate
spool pin
moves the presser foot up and down
hand wheel
spool pin
presser foot lever
bobbin
actually makes the stitch in the fabric
needle
design dial
feed dog
spool pin
lowers the feed down out of the way. You should not touch this.
presser foot
bobbin case
throat plate
drop feed dog
makes it easier to sew curved areas such as sleeves and cuffs
bobbin
free arm
thread guide
hand wheel
controls the speed of the machine by pressing on it
spool pin
foot pedal
hand wheel
feed dog
surrounds the feed dog. It has sewing guide lines on it.
throat plate
feed dog
foot pedal
bobbin
a piece of clothing
Silhouette
Classic
Garment
Style
In terms of construction, what is a Pattern?
The design on the fabric.
Template from which parts of a garment are chalked onto fabric before being cut & assembled.
A protective overshoe.
A particular & repetitive way something is assembled.
Which of these images shows a Selvedge?
What is Tailors Chalk?
Coloured chalk used to mark out pattern information onto fabric.
Specific chalk only used in tailoring.
A brand of blackboard chalk
A permanent marker
Which of these images shows a Hem?
Which item has been Gathered?
Which image shows a Dart?
The threadlike fibers twisted together forms _________
TEXTILE
YARNS
WEFT
CLOTH
Mention one temporary stitches
Hemming Stitches
Back Stitches
Chain Stitches
tacking Stitches
various techniques used to manipulate fabric which allows the garment to conform to the curve of the body
methods of controlling fullness
no
no
no
even folds of fabric that are stitched along the fold to control fullness as well as to add a decorative effect to the item
(a)
triangular folds of fabric that fit flat to the curves of the body
darts
pleats
tucks
shirring
What type of pleat is this?
Accordion
Knife
Inverted
Kick
manipulating curved seams and fullness within sleeve heads and princess line.
shirring
pleats
easing
darts
multiple rows of gatheringin sleeve heads and princess line.
shirring
pleats
easing
darts
gathers are most seen on waistlines, sleeves, and cuffs.
TRUE
FALSE
These pleats have two fold lines and a common placement line.
Box
Knife
Inverted
Accordion
Darts rarely are found at the bust, back waist, and hips.
TRUE
FALSE
Curved Dart
Double Pointed Dart
Double Pointed Tuck
Straight Dart
Silk is made of natural fiber produce by ____________.
Abaca fiber
Banana fiber
Cotton
Silkworm
It is a human resource which refers to one's capacity to do work.
Abilities and Skills
Attitudes
Knowledge
Energy
Name this technique to dispose of fullness.
pleats
gathers
darts
tucks
Name this pleat.
inverted box pleat
knife pleat
box pleat
accordion pleat
Name this decorative method to control fullness.
smocking
ruffles
easing
pleats
Name this method of controlling fullness.
knife pleats
darts
gathers
box pleats
We use fullness in garments to make it ______.
comfortable
tight
black
short
Pins and needles must be used with caution because:
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.
If placed in the mouth they could be swallowed.
They are very expensive.
They can get lost extremely easily.
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.
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.
I measure the size of your body so that your dress
will fit you well.
My handles are of different size and use me in cutting your fabric for your dress.
Which best describes 'Methods of fullness control'
different darts
fitting flat fabric into shape
shaping flat fabric and enhancing garments
folds of fabric
Which of the groups best fitted into fullness control
tucks, darts, seams, gathers
pleats, tucks, darts, gathers
pleats, tucks, darts, seams,
tucks, darts, french, gathers
Darts are
triangular folds
rolls
tucks fold
curving folds
Carol is wearing a fitted midriff blouse. Which dart is is used on the blouse?
curved dart
contour dart
straight dart
convex dart
Tucks are
loose folds
folds with band at waist
blind folds
stitched folds
Which of the following is NOT a tuck
pin
pleat
blind
even spaced
Shirring is best done on
thick fabric
medium weight fabric
transparent fabric
lightweight fabric
Which of the following is a mechanical pleat
box
inverted
accordion
knife
Which is NOT a guideline for making gathers
adjust the stitch length
sew only ONE row of stitching
leave thread ends long
pull threads and distribute gathers evenly
When making a pleated skirt, the pleats are best done when the waist measurement is calculated
3 times the waist measurement
2 times the waist measurement
1 1/2 times the waist measurement
4 times the waist measurement
Identify one area that openings CANNOT be found:
Neck
Bust
Back
Seam
Which best describes an opening?
Notions on garments used for opening and closing
Spaces on garments which allow clothing to be worn or removed
Notions on garments that are used to remove seams
Buttons and buttonholes are used wher edges meet
True
False
The fastening on this garment is called
Velcro
No-sew snaps
zipper
Use buttons and _________ where edges meet, and buttons and _________ where edges overlap.
(a)
This type of fastening is called
ribbon
frogs and toggles
eyelets and laces
velcro
Which of the following is NOT a factor for choosing fastners
The garment
The age of the wearer
The fabric
The colour
