Textiles

Question 1

Selvedge

Answer 1

Woven edge of the fabric

Question 2

Straight grain

Answer 2

The direction of the fibres in the woven fabric

Question 3

Notches

Answer 3

Triangles on the edge of the fabric.

Match them up when making a garment

Question 4

Seam allowance

Answer 4

1.5m

Space between the stitching line and the edge of the pattern piece

Question 5

Lining

Answer 5

Hood and pocket
Gives a professional finish
Contrasts to main colour of the jumper

Question 6

Hemming

Answer 6

Neaten raw edges of the garment

Question 7

Over locking

Answer 7

Cuts of the raw edges of the seam allowance

• don’t use pins
• make sure thread isn’t tangled
• move fabric out from under the blade

Question 8

Cutting out pattern piece

Answer 8

Pin every corner and hand space, cut out fabric

Question 9

Stitching seams

Answer 9

SW-0 SL-3

Hold the garment together

Question 10

Adding ribbed cuffs

Answer 10

Mark centre front and back

Question 11

Safety

Answer 11

• don’t run with scissors
• turn off irons
• stand up irons
• be careful with pins
• move fabric away from over locker blade

Question 12

Design brief

Answer 12

A written statement outlining a

problem that needs to be solved

Question 13

Constraints

Answer 13

Elements of the design brief that can’t be change

Question 14

Considerations

Answer 14

Elements of the design brief that are optional

Question 15

Evaluation criteria

Answer 15

Turn constraints into questions

Question 16

Pattern envelope

Answer 16

Front- picture, name of garment

Back- description, sizes, measurements, suggested fabric of a garment

Question 17

Wet felting

Answer 17

Materials:
Mesh, bubble wrap, combed dyed wool, lux flakes, fabric scraps, threads
Process:
Overlap 3 layers of wool
Put mesh on top 
Mix in soap
Wrap in towel 
Unwrap and throw against table
Wash and dry

Question 18

Fold ]

Answer 18

Place on the fold