Textiles

Question 1

Fire safety measures for upholstery

Answer 1

•Fire retardant finish on the outer covering fabric
•Interliner between the covering fabric and the foam fillimg

Question 2

What are properties of textiles?

Answer 2

•How it looks and feels
•How it resists to heat and water

Question 3

Soft furnishings

Answer 3

(E.g. curtains, carpets) add colour, pattern, texture, warmth

Question 4

Factors to consider when choosing household textiles

Answer 4

Cost
Function
Durability
Appearance
How easy it is to clean

Question 5

Uphostery

Answer 5

The outside covering of furniture

Question 6

Fashion trends

Answer 6

are influenced by the fashion industry, technology, public figures + events such as war

Question 7

Functions of clothing

Answer 7

Protection, identification, to flatter us, modesty, personal expression

Question 8

Factors influencing clothing choice

Answer 8

Cost
Age
colour
design
current fashion trends
sustainability

Question 9

Accessories

Answer 9

extras that complete an outfit

Question 10

Design features

Answer 10

colour
textile
shape
line
pattern

Question 11

Design principles

Answer 11

Balance
emphasis
proportion

Question 12

Applique

Answer 12

A way of decorating fabric by stitching on a piece of contrasting fabric

Question 13

Balance mark

Answer 13

Points in s pattern where 2 adjoining pieces fit together, the marks are transferred to the fabric by tacking

Question 14

Basting

Answer 14

tacking

Question 15

Bias

Answer 15

A piece of material at an angle to the grain

Question 16

Casing

Answer 16

A closed channel of fabric in which elastic or a drawstring is enclosed

Question 17

Clip

Answer 17

To cut with the point of a scissors into a corner of fabric/into a seam allowance to help it lie flat

Question 18

Dart

Answer 18

A pointed wedge-shaped fold of material used to give garments shape

Question 19

Edge machining/edge stitching

Answer 19

To machine very close to the outer fold of a garment, used to neaten seams ect

Question 20

Facing

Answer 20

A piece of fabric, usually shaped, that is used to finish off an edge

Question 21

Fitting line

Answer 21

The lines, on which a garment is sewn together

Question 22

Fold

Answer 22

A single turn of fabric

Question 23

Gathering

Answer 23

2 rows of stitching pulled up to reduce length or fullness

Question 24

Grain

Answer 24

The direction that threads of fabric run

Question 25

Hem

Answer 25

A double fold used to finish of an edge

Question 26

Interfacing

Answer 26

Fabric placed behind the garment fabric to give body and support

Question 27

Layering

Answer 27

Trimming double or treble seam allowances in step of different depths to reduce bulk

Question 28

Loayout

Answer 28

A diagram showing how the paper pattern should be laid on fabric

Question 29

Marking

Answer 29

Transferring important marks from a pattern onto a fabric

Question 30

Nap

Answer 30

A raised surface with fibres that lie in 1 direction only

Question 31

Notch

Answer 31

A triangular symbol on a paper pattern, which is transferred to the fabric when cutting out. Helps indicate adjoining pieces when constructing garments

Question 32

Pivot

Answer 32

A method of leaving the machine needle in the fabric with the pressor foot raised when turning a corner

Question 33

Raw edge

Answer 33

The unfinished cut of the edge of the fabric that tends to unravel or fray

Question 34

Seam allowance

Answer 34

Width of fabric between the raw edge and the fitting line

Question 35

Selvage

Answer 35

The finished edge of a fabric that doesn't fray

Question 36

Stay stitching

Answer 36

A row of machining which helps prevent stretching , especially on curved edges

Question 37

Straight grain

Answer 37

The threads running parallel with the selvage

Question 38

Tailor tack

Answer 38

A looped tacking stitch, used to transfer markings onto fabric

Question 39

When removing stains....

Answer 39

Act quickly, start with mild treatment + remove stain before washing

Question 40

When using stain removers...

Answer 40

Use in ventilated room, test on a non-visible patch + follow instructions

Question 41

Fabric finishes

Answer 41

Polishing (gives it a sheen) Shrink resistance Crease resistance Waterproofing Flame proofing

Question 42

Ecological issues with textiles

Answer 42

Natural material such as cotton take up land Synthetic materials come from finite resources Toxic pesticides used in cotton farming Waste from dying Gasses from factories = air pollution

Question 43

Ethical issues

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Poor working conditions Low wages Child labour Health + safety risks Animal cruelty

Question 44

Upcycling

Answer 44

Changing waste/unwanted textiles into new products using embellishment tecgniques

Question 45

Name 5 examples of fabric embeleshment

Answer 45

Embroidery Appliqué Quilting Patchwork Dyeing

Question 46

Name 4 embroidery stitches + their uses

Answer 46

Satin stitch - fills in shapes Long + short stitch - fill in wide design + give a shaded effect Stem stitch - an outline e.g. stems/initials Chain stitch - outline or fill in design

Question 47

Sewing machine stitches + use

Answer 47

Straight stitch - non stretch hems Zigzag stitch - stretchy hems Blind stitch - shell edging