Tech - Little Monsters Workbook

Question 1

Mood Board definition

Answer 1

A stimulus where you can place your ideas in the form of images and captions.

Question 2

Triple Stitch definition

Answer 2

Commonly used at the beginning or end of a line of stitch, it consists of stitching over one stitch thrice to secure.

Question 3

Tie-dye definition

Answer 3

1. Pinch the centre of the fabric.
2. Gather together and elastic band at intervals.
3. Dip paintbrush in dye and paint the fabric.
4. Squeeze out extra dye.
5. Remove plastic bands and dry.

Question 4

Design Brief definition

Answer 4

The description of what is required of the finished product.

Question 5

Fabrics definition

Answer 5

Different materials that are used in textiles.

Question 6

E-textiles defintion

Answer 6

Fabrics that enable electronic components (lights, sound…) to be embedded into them.

Question 7

Machine sewing definition

Answer 7

1. Turn the stitch selector to zigzag stitch.
2. Change the length of your stitch to around 1 or 2 on the dial.
3. Change the width of the stitch on the adjacent dial to around 4 or 5.
4. Place the fabric, pinned in preparation, under the presser foot at the edge of the fabric complying to the seam allowance.
5. Pull down the secured and apply light pressure to the foot pedal to begin sewing, begin with a triple stitch, running stitch and then triple stitch finish.

Question 8

Tesselate defintion

Answer 8

In textiles, this term describes moving the templates around the fabric to conserve fabric.

Question 9

Design Specification defintion

Answer 9

A detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.

Question 10

Cotton

Answer 10

Cotton plant
Natural

Question 11

Nylon

Answer 11

Oil and Coal
Synthetic

Question 12

Rayon

Answer 12

Wood or cotton pulp
Regenerated

Question 13

Silk

Answer 13

Silkworm
Natural

Question 14

Polyester

Answer 14

Oil and Coal
Synthetic

Question 15

Wool

Answer 15

Sheep
Natural