Textiles Flashcards
Points to remember when using an overlocker.
- check there are 2 needles and 4 threads
- always run fabric through overlocker when finished
- no pins in fabric as they would damage the needle
- take off cuts away from ,aching and put in bin
Why do you use the over locker?
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
What are the advantages of using over
Better quality, doesn’t fray, looks more professional, neater.
What is a seem allowance?
The space between the cutting line and the sewing line.
Define cutting line, notches, place on fold.
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
What tools for making wet felt.
Wool Bubble wrap Lux soap Water Towel Plastic bag
What tools for making wet felt.
Tuel Wool Bubble wrap Lux soap Water Towel Plastic bag
4 ways to take felt and make it into useful product.
Coat, hat, purse, dress, poncho
Constraints for a hoodie.
Was the garment a hoodie?
Was the garment the right size?
Was it made out of stretch knit fabric?
Was hoodie completed on time?
Constraints for a hoodie.
Was the garment a hoodie?
Was the garment the right size?
Was it made out of stretch knit fabric?
Did it meet clients criteria
2 sketch/ annotate design options.
Front back view, seam lines, annotated
Evaluation questions for your hoodie.
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?
Materials, notions for making hoodie.
Stretch knit fabric, ribbing, lining, zips.
4 pieces of information on back of pattern.
Measurements (sizing
Amount of fabric needed
Suggested fabrics to use
diagrams of back view
Modifications to jumper pattern.
Design features, colour, set in sleeves or raglan sleeves.
Which 2 diagrams suitable for design brief.?
Which item is best suited to the design brief and clients
List 4 construction processes for making hoodie.
Lining, ribbing,
4 safety issues when constructing a hoodie.
When using
Why is it important to reuse, recycle and reduce clothing we no longer wear?
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
