Clothing and Textiles

Question 1

1The symbol of a hand in a tub on a garment label means

Easy

A. dry clean only B. do not wash C. tumble dry D. hand wash only

Question 2

2Applying a fabric shape onto a background fabric for decoration is

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A. smocking B. appliqué C. quilting D. shirring

Question 3

3Gathering fabric into tiny pleats held by decorative stitching is

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A. patchwork B. piping C. smocking D. appliqué

Question 4

4Batik is a method of decorating fabric using

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A. embroidery threads B. paint only C. beads D. wax and dye

Question 5

5Dry-cleaning uses

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A. steam only B. bleach C. organic solvents instead of water D. only hot water

Question 6

6Tie-and-dye creates patterns by

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A. printing with blocks B. tying parts of the fabric so they resist the dye C. stitching appliqué D. weaving coloured threads

Question 7

7Starching cotton garments makes them

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A. softer B. stiff and crisp C. waterproof D. stretchy

Question 8

8Which is the best way to remove a fresh blood stain from cotton?

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A. iron it immediately B. wash in very hot water C. apply oil D. soak in cold salt water

Question 9

9Embroidery is decorating fabric with

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A. dye B. needle and thread stitches C. paint only D. wax

Question 10

10Decorative stitching done by hand on fabric is

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A. embroidery B. hemming C. overlocking D. tacking