Textiles

Question 1

Points to remember when using an overlocker.

Answer 1

1. check there are 2 needles and 4 threads
2. always run fabric through overlocker when finished
3. no pins in fabric as they would damage the needle
4. take off cuts away from ,aching and put in bin

Question 2

Why do you use the over locker?

Answer 2

Overlockers are used for edging, hemming, or seaming. Additionally, overlocker sewing machines that come with built-in blades will also trim off excess fabric along the edges to prevent fraying

Question 3

What are the advantages of using over

Answer 3

Better quality, doesn’t fray, looks more professional, neater.

Question 4

What is a seem allowance?

Answer 4

The space between the cutting line and the sewing line.

Question 5

Define cutting line, notches, place on fold.

Answer 5

Cutline line: the line in which the item has been cut
Notch: a mark, cut, mark on the side of the fabric that allows pattern pieces to line up
Place on fold: Place the pattern piece on the edge of the fold for a neater finish and saves fabric

Question 6

What tools for making wet felt.

Answer 6

Wool
Bubble wrap
Lux soap
Water
Towel
Plastic bag

Question 7

What tools for making wet felt.

Answer 7

Tuel
Wool
Bubble wrap
Lux soap
Water
Towel
Plastic bag

Question 8

4 ways to take felt and make it into useful product.

Answer 8

Coat, hat, purse, dress, poncho

Question 9

Constraints for a hoodie.

Answer 9

Was the garment a hoodie?
Was the garment the right size?
Was it made out of stretch knit fabric?
Was hoodie completed on time?

Question 10

Constraints for a hoodie.

Answer 10

Was the garment a hoodie?
Was the garment the right size?
Was it made out of stretch knit fabric?
Did it meet clients criteria

Question 11

2 sketch/ annotate design options.

Answer 11

Front back view, seam lines, annotated

Question 12

Evaluation questions for your hoodie.

Answer 12

Was the item completed?
Was the item finished by the due date?
Did it meet all clients criteria?
Was it completed to a high standard?

Question 13

Materials, notions for making hoodie.

Answer 13

Stretch knit fabric, ribbing, lining, zips.

Question 14

4 pieces of information on back of pattern.

Answer 14

Measurements (sizing
Amount of fabric needed
Suggested fabrics to use
diagrams of back view

Question 15

Modifications to jumper pattern.

Answer 15

Design features, colour, set in sleeves or raglan sleeves.

Question 16

Which 2 diagrams suitable for design brief.?

Answer 16

Which item is best suited to the design brief and clients

Question 17

List 4 construction processes for making hoodie.

Answer 17

Lining, ribbing,

Question 18

4 safety issues when constructing a hoodie.

Answer 18

When using

Question 19

Why is it important to reuse, recycle and reduce clothing we no longer wear?

Answer 19

If you cannot reuse you item you can take it to an op-shop or if thats not an option, cleaning rags carpet padding or insulation
it is god to recycle because it won’t g into land fill and can be made into a new product for a new owner