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1
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what are covered buttons and what are their advantage?

A

-buttons that have the fabric of the product on them

advantages:
-can provide an interesting contrast if a dif colour
-can blend in with the background

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2
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what are the advantages of stud fastenings?

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-quick and easy to use

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3
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what are eyelets used for?

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often used where lacing is used

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4
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what are the advantages of eyelets?

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-they are firm when closed
-roomy when open
-hard to break/destroy
-prolong the life of the garment/product

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5
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what is ribbon often used for?

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robes and decoratively on clothes and bags

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6
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what are the advantages of ribbons?

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-range of colours
-decorative
-strong when knotted

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what is lace used for?

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as a decorative feature on dresses and vests

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8
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what are the advantages of lace?

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-it’s very feminine
-decorative

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9
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what are buckles used for?

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-belts
-shoes
-bags

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10
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what are the advantages of buckles?

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-strong
-decorative
-available in a variety of sizes/styles

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what are the advantages of zips?

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-can be concealed- hidden zips
-strong when done up
-stay in position

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12
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what are the advantages of iron on/sew on motifs?

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-easy to apply
-individualize products

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13
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what are the advantages of threads?

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-different threads can be chosen according to fabric
-can be used for hand embroidery

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14
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what are (bias) bindings?

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-narrow fabrics that can cover a seam

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15
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what are the advantages of bindings?

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-available in different colours
-can be used in a decorative or functional way

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16
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what is interfacing used for?

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reinforcing the stability to fabrics

17
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what are the advantages of interfacing?

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-easily fusible and applied by heat or sewing

18
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what is conductive thread?

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a thread that looks and behaves like a normal thread but conducts electricity and is very conductive

19
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what are the advantages of conductive thread?

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-it does not fray
-no loose ends of filaments apart from where it has been cut

20
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what is conductive velcro used in?

A

used as a switch in electronic textile products

21
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what are the advantages of conductive velcro (maybe even normal velcro)?

A

-easy to cut to size
-can be combined with conductive thread to complete the circuit

22
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what are sewable LEDs used for?

A

used to attach LED’s using conductive thread

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