Clothing and Textiles

Question 1

1Tie-and-dye is an example of

Hard

A. embroidery B. printing with blocks C. appliqué D. resist dyeing

Question 2

2Which fibre absorbs moisture well and is comfortable in hot weather?

Easy

A. polyester B. nylon C. acrylic D. cotton

Question 3

3A plain seam is

Easy

A. a dart B. a decorative stitch C. the simplest seam joining two pieces of fabric D. a hem

Question 4

4Black, white and grey are called

Easy

A. neutral colours B. primary colours C. secondary colours D. warm colours

Question 5

5Making a list of clothes owned and those needed before shopping is

Easy

A. laundering B. impulse buying C. wardrobe planning D. pattern drafting

Question 6

6Starching cotton garments makes them

Easy

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

Question 7

7Horizontal lines in a garment make the wearer appear

Easy

A. invisible B. taller C. thinner D. wider and shorter

Question 8

8Ironing temperature for polyester should be

Hard

A. high (three dots) B. low (one dot) C. no ironing ever D. medium-high always

Question 9

9Sanforisation is a finish that

Hard

A. adds shine only B. adds colour C. controls shrinkage of cotton D. makes fabric waterproof

Question 10

10Applying a fabric shape onto a background fabric for decoration is

Easy

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