Testing fabrics | Design and technology | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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What is sewing used for?
- joining fabrics ✓
- measuring fabrics
- cutting fabrics
- buying fabrics
What is the hole in a needle called?
- 'eye' ✓
Which stitch is the strongest for holding fabric together?
- Blanket stitch
- Running stitch
- Back stitch
Match the stitch to the description.
- running stitch
  
  ⇔
  
  a simple stitch with gaps ✓
- back stitch
  
  ⇔
  
  a solid line of stitches with no gaps ✓
- blanket stitch
  
  ⇔
  
  a decorative edging stitch ✓
What are clothes usually made from?
- plastic
- fabric ✓
- paper
- wood
- glass
Which direction do the main stitches go in a blanket stitch?
- vertical ✓
- horizontal
- diagonal

Which of these products need to be waterproof?
- towel
- bag
- umbrella ✓
- t-shirt
- raincoat ✓
Match these words to the definition.
- woven
  
  ⇔
  
  cloth made by crossing threads over and under each other ✓
- fabric
  
  ⇔
  
  a material used to make clothes ✓
- waterproof
  
  ⇔
  
  does not let water pass through it ✓
- flexibility
  
  ⇔
  
  how easily something bends or stretches ✓
Which fabric would be good for warmth?
- thin, smooth silk
- stiff, strong denim
- thick, soft wool ✓
Fabrics need to be carefully __________ for the product.
- folded
- chosen ✓
- fastened
- dyed

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All products made for use in or around water need to be waterproof.

Clothing used for swimming ie, trunks, costumes, shorts and wetsuits, are not waterproof.