Fibercraft Flashcards
(22 cards)
Description of simple sewing
making clothing, mending items, quilting
Why do people quilt?
socialization, economical
Why would a COTA want to learn to sew?
It gives us the ability to make adapted items, modify clothing
What is the fibercraft called where you make pictures or designs on a cloth using a needle and thread
embroidery
How many different stitches are there in embroidery?
over 80
Can you name one popular stitch in embroidery?
cross stitch
How could you simplify embroidery?
using stamped patterns
A method of interlocking yarns using two needles to form garments or articles for home use
knitting
Uses interlocking yarns to form clothing or other useful articles
Uses one hook (rather than two knitting needles)
Crocheting
What should a COTA know at least when it comes to crocheting?
basic stitches
Variation of cross stitch done on plastic or canvas backing using a blunt needle
Needlepoint
Many fine tapestries were made this way
Needlepoint
Name a modern stitch in Needlepoint
counted cross stitch
This is a Modern adaptation of a older style of rug-making called knotting
latchhook
Tools for latchhook
a latchhook, a canvas, and a special hook
Rugs are made this way
latchhook - several rows of knotting
To interlace threads of the weft and the warp on a loom to make fabric
weaving
This method can be used to make rugs and table runners, and more!
weaving
What safety concerns should we keep in mind when working with a fibercraft?
Safety with the sharp needles and scissors, careful for blood borne pathogens
This group enjoys group projects such as group quilt or flag
Also may enjoy embellishing and personalizing their creations
Helpful to learn mending and sewing on a button as life skills
adolescts
Name that population of clients we are working with in this question: Diabetics need to be careful with needlesticks
Clients on blood thinners need to use caution handling sharp tools
Closely supervise clients with dementia
May need to simplify project, still keep it fun and meaningful
geriatrics
Ladies Aid quilting is a perfect example of doig a project in a ___________./
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