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WorksheetsTextiles Knowledge
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is this piece of equipment?
Needling Machine
Sewing Machine
Burberry
Stapler
What is this piece of equipment used for
To hold pieces together
To pin up hems
To make holes in fabric
To mark important places on your work
Which of the following is used for joining fabrics together?
Embroidery Machine
Sewing Machine
Iron
Scissors
What do you need to do when you are finished using the iron?
Lie it face down
Leave it for the next person
Turn it off
Nothing
What should you do before using a sewing machine?
Check the needle
Turn on the iron
Sharpen the scissors
Plug in the stapler
Which tool is essential for cutting fabric?
Iron
Sewing Machine
Fabric Scissors
Rotary Cutter
What is the primary function of an iron in garment making?
To press and remove wrinkles
To staple fabrics
To sew fabrics together
To cut patterns
Which tool is used to measure fabric accurately?
Scissors
Needling Machine
Measuring Tape
Iron
What should you do if the sewing machine needle breaks?
Tell Alicia who will replace the needle
Sharpen the scissors
Turn off the iron
Continue sewing
You can cut anything with fabric scissors including paper, cardboard and tape
What should you do if the fabric gets stuck in the sewing machine?
Pull the fabric forcefully
Use scissors to cut the fabric
Turn off the machine and gently remove the fabric
Continue sewing
The most important rule in the textiles room is.....
The part of the sewing machine that holds the fabric in place while sewing is called
(a)
What is the first step in threading a sewing machine?
Turn on the machine
Raise the presser foot
Adjust the tension
Insert the bobbin
What is the purpose of an unpicker?
To cut fabric
To remove stitches
To press seams
To measure fabric
What is the purpose of a bobbin in a sewing machine?
To hold the lower thread
To cut fabric
To measure fabric
To hold the upper thread
Which tool is used to press seams open?
Unpicker
Iron
Sewing Machine
Scissors
What should you do if the sewing machine is not stitching properly?
Use a stapler to fix the fabric
Check the thread tension and rethread the machine
Turn off the iron
Ignore and continue sewing
What's the importance of wearing closed-toe shoes when working in a textiles classroom?
Hygiene
To protect your feet
Following DET legislation
Alicia doesn't want to see your feet
Explain why it's crucial to maintain a clean and clutter-free workspace in the textiles room.
Is the sewing machine on or off when we are fixing or threading it?
On
Off
How should you carry scissors
Blades open
Blades closed
Blades closed, towards the floor, carry by blades
Throw them
What should you do if the sewing machine makes a loud noise?
Turn off the iron
Check for tangled threads and rethread the machine
Use a stapler to fix the fabric
Ignore it and continue sewing
Which part of the sewing machine is responsible for moving the fabric forward?
Bobbin
Presser foot
Feed dogs
Needle
Which tool is used to mark fabric for cutting?
Chalk or fabric marker
Bobbin
Iron
Scissors
What is the wrong side of the fabric?
Which part of the sewing machine helps in controlling the tightness of the stitches?
Presser foot
Tension dial
Needle
Bobbin
Why do we need to check the sewing machines regularly/before every use?
So we don't ruin our work
We don't
To make sure the machine doesn't get damaged
To make sure it looks nice
How do you set up a sewing machine? (Provide some steps to make sure you are following safe classroom practice)
How should you hand scissors to someone?
