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Yr 9 Textile: Day of the Dead

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sewing technique is best for attaching two pieces of fabric together with a strong seam?

a)

Running stitch

b)

Backstitch

c)

Basting stitch

d)

Whip stitch

2.

Which embroidery method involves creating small X shaped stitches to form a pattern or image?

a)

Cross-stitch

b)

Satin stitch

c)

Chain stitch

d)

French knot

3.

What is a common motif used in Day of the Dead textile pieces?

a)

Hearts

b)

Skulls

c)

Stars

d)

Flowers

4.

Which part of the sewing machine holds the fabric in place while sewing?

a)

Needle

b)

Bobbin

c)

Presser foot

d)

Feed dogs

5.

What is the purpose of using a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine?

a)

To create a decorative edge

b)

To sew straight lines

c)

To prevent fabric from fraying

d)

To attach buttons

6.

Which type of thread is most suitable for embroidery on a textile Day of the Dead piece?

a)

Nylon thread

b)

Cotton embroidery floss

c)

Polyester thread

d)

Silk thread

7.

Evie and Jacob are working on a craft project and need to sew buttons onto a fabric. What is the best way to ensure even spacing?

a)

Eyeballing the distance

b)

Using a ruler or measuring tape

c)

Guessing the distance

d)

Using a piece of string

8.

Where did the Day of the Dead celebrations originate?

a)

Spain

b)

United States

c)

Mexico

d)

Guatemala

9.

What is a textile artist?

a)

An artist that makes art with recycled materials

b)

An artist that makes art out of jewelry

c)

An artist that paints murals

d)

An artist that makes art with fabric, yarn, thread, etc...

10.

What type of stitch is this?

a)

Running stitch

b)

Cross stitch

c)

Blanket stitch

d)

Back stitch