Clothing and Textiles

Question 1

1Pleats are

Easy

A. folds of fabric stitched or pressed in place B. buttons C. holes D. seams

Question 2

2Which of these is a fastening?

Easy

A. hem B. pleat C. zip D. dart

Question 3

3Hooks and eyes are commonly used to fasten

Easy

A. waistbands and necklines B. shoes C. curtains D. bags

Question 4

4A placket is

Medium

A. a sleeve B. a pocket C. an opening in a garment finished to allow it to be put on D. a collar

Question 5

5Tucks are

Easy

A. holes B. zips C. pockets D. stitched folds of fabric used for shaping or decoration

Question 6

6Darts, gathers and pleats are all ways of

Easy

A. decorating with beads B. controlling fullness in a garment C. neatening seams D. fastening a garment

Question 7

7Gathers create fullness by

Easy

A. drawing up fabric on a thread B. ironing C. gluing D. cutting the fabric

Question 8

8A zip fastener is commonly used for

Easy

A. pockets only B. collars only C. hems D. openings in skirts and trousers

Question 9

9Folds of fabric pressed or stitched in place to add fullness are

Easy

A. seams B. pleats C. facings D. gathers

Question 10

10Darts are used in garments to

Easy

A. shape the fabric to fit body curves B. decorate only C. shorten sleeves D. close openings