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Textiles

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Backstitch

​ (a)   at the start ​ (b)   to ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Sewing backwards
and end
make stitches strong.
2.

Basting:

​ (a)   to hold ​ (b)   before ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Temporary long stitches
fabric in place
final sewing.
3.

Bias:

​ (a)   angle to ​ (b)   stretch ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Fabric cut at a 45°
make it
more.
4.

Bobbin:

​ (a)   holds the ​ (b)   in a ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Small spool that
bottom thread
sewing machine.
5.

Buttonhole:

A ​ (a)   for ​ (b)   to ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
small slit in fabric
a button
go through.
6.

Seam:

​ (a)   where ​ (b)   are ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
The line
two pieces of fabric
sewn together.
7.

Seam allowance:

​ (a)   between ​ (b)   and the​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
The extra fabric
the edge
stitching.
8.

Hem:

The folded ​ (a)   of clothing ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
edge at the bottom
to stop fraying.
9.

Thread tension:

​ (a)   loose ​ (b)   machine ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
How tight or
the sewing
thread is.
10.

Selvage:

The ​ (a)   of ​ (b)   that ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
finished edge
the fabric
doesn’t fray.
11.
  • Notch:

  • Small ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   fabric ​ (c)   when ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
cut or mark
help match
pieces
sewing.
12.

Pattern:

​ (a)   showing ​ (b)   of​ (c)   fabric ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Paper template
the shape
each
piece.
13.

Pressing:

Using ​ (a)   to make ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
an iron
fabric flat
seams neat.
14.

Topstitch:

Visible ​ (a)   on ​ (b)   for ​ (c)   or decoration.

Choose from the below words
stitches
the outside
strength
15.

Overlock:

Special ​ (a)   that ​ (b)   edges ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
stitch or machine
stops fabric
from fraying.
16.

Gathering:

Sewing ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   bunch ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
technique
make fabric
up.
17.
  • Dart:

  • Fold sewn ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   fit the ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
into fabric
make it
body shape.
18.

Appliqué:

Sewing ​ (a)   shape ​ (b)   another ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
one fabric
on top of
for decoration.
19.

Interfacing:

Extra ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   area stronger​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
fabric added
make an
or stiffer
20.

Seam ripper:

A ​ (a)   used to ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
tool
remove
stitches.
21.

Basting:

Temporary long (a)   (stitc...) to hold fabric in place before final sewing.

22.

Bobbin – Small spool that holds the bottom thread in a (a)   (se... mach...).

23.

Seam – The line where two pieces of fabric are (a)   (se...) together.

24.

  • Seam allowance – The extra (a)   (fab...) between the edge and the stitching.

25.

Hem – The folded edge at the bottom of clothing to stop (a)   (fray...).

26.

Thread tension – How tight or loose the sewing machine (a)   (thre...) is.

27.

Topstitch – Visible stitches on the outside for strength or (a)   (decora...).

28.

Overlock – Special stitch or machine that stops fabric edges from (a)   (fray...).

29.

What is a seam?

a)
A seam is a type of fabric material.
b)
A seam is a decorative pattern on clothing.
c)
A seam is a line of stitching that joins two pieces of fabric.
d)
A seam is a tool used for cutting fabric.
30.

What is a hem?

a)
A hem is a decorative pattern on fabric.
b)
A hem is a type of stitch used in sewing.
c)
A hem is a type of fabric used for upholstery.
d)

A fold at the fabric edge to stop fraying

31.

  • Practise (a)   (thread...) a needle with different thicknesses of thread. Tie a small knot at the end.

32.

Running Stitch

  • Stitch a ​ (a)   on a piece ​ (b)   Keep the ​ (c)   even ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
straight line
of fabric.
stitches
and small.
33.

Backstitch:

  • ​ (a)   line on fabric ​ (b)   ​ (c)   the strength with ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Sew a backstitch
for strength.
Compare
a running stitch.
34.

Whipstitch (Overcast Stitch):

  • Stitch around the edge of a fabric square to stop (a)   (fray...).

35.

Blanket Stitch:

  • ​ (a)   along the ​ (b)  

  • Use it for​ (c)   and securing ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Practise blanket stitching
edge of felt.
decoration
fabric edges.
36.

Cross Stitch (Basic)

  • Sew a small X pattern on fabric to practise (a)   (accur....).

37.

Stitch – ​ (a)   line of ​ (b)   made with ​ (c)   in fabric.

Choose from the below words
A loop or
thread
a needle
38.

Seam – The line ​ (a)   of ​ (b)   joined ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
where two pieces
fabric are
together.
39.

Hem – ​ (a)   edge ​ (b)   sewn to ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
The folded
of fabric
stop fraying.
40.

Running Stitch – ​ (a)   with equal ​ (b)   in and out of ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
A simple stitch
spaces
the fabric.
41.

​ (a)   is where two ​ (b)   of ​ (c)   are ​ (d)   together.

Choose from the below words
A seam
pieces
fabric
sewn
42.

A hem ​ (a)   to fold ​ (b)   the edge ​ (c)   to stop it ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
is used
and sew
of fabric
fraying.
43.

​ (a)   is simple with ​ (b)   while ​ (c)   is stronger because the ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
A running stitch
small gaps,
a backstitch
stitches overlap.
44.

​ (a)   is a paper ​ (b)   used to ​ (c)   pieces ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
A pattern
template
cut out fabric
for sewing.
45.

An appliqué is when one piece of fabric is sewn on top of another for (a)   (decorat...).

46.

Topstitch is a visible line of (a)   (stitc...) on the outside of fabric, often decorative.

47.

We leave a seam (a)   (allow...) so there is extra fabric at the edge to sew pieces together.

48.

A thimble is a small finger cover used to protect your finger when hand (a)   (sew...).

49.

A hem is used to fold and sew the edge of fabric to stop it (a)   (fray...).

50.

The selvage is the (a)   (finish...) edge of fabric made in the factory that does not fray.

51.

Organise these descriptions into the right textile terms

Categorize the following

The cloth or material used to make clothes, bags, or other items.

The small, thin hair-like strands that are spun together to make fabric (e.g., cotton, wool).

  • A long, thin piece of cotton, silk, or other fibre used for sewing.

A small, thin tool with a sharp point and a hole to hold the thread, used for sewing.

The cloth we use to make clothes, bags, and other things.

Tiny strands (like hair) that are used to make fabric.

A long, thin string used for sewing.

A small tool with a sharp point and a hole for the thread.

Fabric
Fibre
Thread
Needle
52.

Organise these options into the right textiles terms

Categorize the following

The loop or line made when thread passes through fabric with a needle.

The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.

The folded and sewn edge of fabric, usually at the bottom of clothing.

A guide or template used to cut fabric into the correct shape for sewing.

A single loop made with thread in sewing.

The line where two pieces of fabric are joined together.

The folded and sewn edge of fabric to stop it from fraying.

A paper or guide that shows the shape of fabric pieces to cut.

Stitch
Seam
Hem
Pattern
53.

What is fabric used for?

a)
Fabric is used for clothing, upholstery, and textiles.
b)
Fabric is only used in construction materials.
c)
Fabric is primarily used for electronics.
d)
Fabric is used for cooking and baking.
54.

What are fibres in textiles?

a)
Fibres are the tools used to weave fabrics.
b)
Fibres are the finished products of textile manufacturing.
c)
Fibres are the dyes used in textiles.
d)

Small strands used to make fabric

55.

What do we use thread is textiles for?

a)
To create patterns on fabric surfaces.
b)
To sew, stitch, and weave fabrics together.
c)
To cut fabrics into specific shapes.
d)
To dye fabrics in different colors.
56.

What tool holds the thread when sewing?

a)
scissors
b)
fabric
c)
thimble
d)
needle
57.

What is a stitch in sewing?

a)
A stitch is a tool for cutting fabric.
b)
A stitch is a type of fabric used in clothing.
c)
A stitch is a loop of thread used to join fabric pieces together.
d)
A stitch is a decorative pattern on fabric.
58.

What is a seam in sewing?

a)
A seam is the line where two pieces of fabric are stitched together.
b)
A seam is a tool used for cutting fabric.
c)
A seam is the type of fabric used in clothing.
d)
A seam is a decorative stitch on the fabric.
59.

What is a hem in sewing?

a)

A folded edge sewn on fabric

b)
A hem is a sewing machine part.
c)
A hem is a fabric pattern.
d)
A hem is a type of stitch.
60.

What is a pattern in textiles?

a)
A color used in dyeing fabrics.
b)
A technique for weaving textiles.
c)
A type of fabric made from natural fibers.
d)

A template to cut fabric shapes

61.

What does an iron do in textiles?

a)
An iron is used to cut fabric in textiles.
b)
An iron adds color to fabric in textiles.
c)
An iron is a tool for sewing fabric in textiles.
d)

Makes fabric flat and smooth

62.

What does a sewing machine do?

a)
A sewing machine cuts fabric into pieces.
b)
A sewing machine prints designs on fabric.
c)

Joins fabric quickly with stitches

d)
A sewing machine stitches fabric together.
63.

Match the following stitches with the correct image

64.

Active: The student cuts the fabric.
Passive: ​ (a)   is ​ (b)   by ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
The fabric
cut
the student.
65.

Active: She threads the needle.
Passive: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   by ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
The needle
is threaded
her.
66.

Active: They sew the pieces together.
Passive: The​ (a)   are ​ (b)   together​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
pieces
sewn
by them.
67.

Active: He makes a hem on the skirt.
Passive: A ​ (a)   is ​ (b)   on the skirt ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
hem
made
by him.
68.

Drag the labels to the correct part of the zipper shirt.

(Hem at the bottom, Seam on the side)