Using stationery storage product patterns | Design and technology

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What type of stitch is this?
- 'blanket stitch' ✓
Which of these fabrics is often used to make t-shirts?
- denim
- silk
- wool
- cotton ✓
What does it mean if a fabric is described as stretchy?
- it is made from silk
- it is very stiff
- it can expand and change shape ✓
- it is waterproof
Where do these different fabric materials come from?
- wool
  
  ⇔
  
  animals, such as sheep ✓
- silk
  
  ⇔
  
  insects ✓
- cotton
  
  ⇔
  
  plants ✓
- polyester
  
  ⇔
  
  man-made ✓
How can textiles be made?
- weaving threads ✓
- cutting threads
- sewing threads
- washing threads
What is this tool used for?
- applying snap buttons ✓
- making buttonholes
- sewing stitches
- applying zips

Pattern pieces should be placed carefully to avoid ...
- sticking
- touching
- wastage ✓
- cutting
Which of these shows the best pattern placement?
Which of these is NOT a way to attach pattern templates to fabric?
- pins
- glue ✓
- clips
- double sided tape
Why is it important to cut pattern pieces accurately?
- so they stay flat
- so they look good
- so they fit together ✓
- so you don't waste fabric

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Pupils often place pattern pieces in the centre of a piece of fabric.

Pattern pieces should be placed close to the edge and arranged so that they limit wastage.