written exam

Question 1

Name everything pinking shears can be used for…

Answer 1

cutting fabric only, zigzag edges on fabrics, decorative techniques, preventing fraying essentially you could substitute them for an overlocker and they also neaten seams and hems.

Question 2

What’re the advantages and disadvantages of 100% cotton?

Answer 2

PROS: hypoallergenic, durable, easy to care for & absorbent
CONS: susceptible to stains and dye, too absorbent, not stretchy & not as durable as synthetic fibres

Question 3

Name some synthetic fibres

Answer 3

viscose, acrylic & nylon

Question 4

What’re the good and bad properties of poly-cotton?

Answer 4

PROS: crease resistant, easy care, cheaper than 100% cotton & resists shrinking
CONS: less comfortable than cotton, less luxurious than cotton, less durable than cotton

Question 5

Is wool durable?

Answer 5

NOOOO. in other words no but it is warm, absorbent and breathable…

Question 6

Properties of silk?

Answer 6

Absorbent, drops crease easily, good lustre & durable

Question 7

Names and properties of regenerated cellulosic fibres…

Answer 7

Viscose, acetate and tencel.

They have a low warmth level, good absorbency and soft handle.

Question 8

Is polyester absorbent?

Answer 8

no. no. no. IT IS ,HOWEVER: soft, durable and has a good drape like nylon

Question 9

What are the three types of fabrics?

Answer 9

knitted, non-woven and woven

Question 10

Weft knitted fabric looks like what?

Answer 10

The yard runs in rows across the fabric forming loops as it goes

Question 11

What does warp knitted fabric look like?

Answer 11

the loops interlock vertically along the length of the fabric

Question 12

According to a popular teaching what is weft?

Answer 12

weft is left

Question 13

What’re the two types of non-woven fabric and how are they made?

Answer 13

1) Felted - made by matting animal fibres together with moisture and heat
2) Bonded - webs of fibres are bonded together with heat or glue

Question 14

Name three types of woven fabric…

Answer 14

Plain weave
twill weave
satin weave
herringbone weave

Question 15

What are the three types of fibres?

Answer 15

natural, synthetic and regenerated

Question 16

How do you transfer print?

Answer 16

you paint a design with transfer paints wait for it to dry, flip it, then using heat press the design onto the surface of the fabric

Question 17

ALWAYS ANSWER THE SPECIFIC QUESTION GIVEN IN THE EXAM AND DO NOT WAVER

Answer 17

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Question 18

what is calendering?

Answer 18

the industrial equivalent of ironing that also improves lustre

Question 19

What does not count as a construction technique in your design question and what does?

Answer 19

ANY seam doesn’t count and gathering, darts and boning count.

Question 20

Name two things that can make a garment one off…

Answer 20

hand fabric painting and handmade applique flowers/items