Clothing and Textiles - Paper 02 - General Proficiency

Flashcards with questions and answers from the Clothing and Textiles exam paper.

What is a yarn?

A continuous strand of fibers or filaments used in weaving, knitting, or other fabric construction methods.

What two characteristics should a tablecloth fabric finish have?

Appearance, durability

Why is the tie and dye method of fabric design suitable for the dress?

Because it is suitable for cotton voile.

What are THREE guidelines you must bear in mind when selecting the fabric for your gown?

The occasion, the weather, the wearer's body shape and size.

List THREE essential properties of the fabric that will be used in the making of the gown.

Drape, texture, and durability.

Name THREE examples of fabrics that would be suitable for the design you have sketched.

Crepe, satin, silk.

Name the TWO classes of stitches that may be used in assembling a skirt.

Lockstitch and overedge stitches.

Name FOUR decorative stitches that may be used to embroider a pattern on the front of a skirt.

Chain stitch, satin stitch, blanket stitch, cross-stitch.

State the method of controlling fullness that may be applied to the 'A' line skirt.

Darts or Gathers

List THREE reasons for wearing clothes.

Reasons include modesty, protection, adornment, and identification.

List THREE reasons for selecting a fabric.

Texture, hand, and cost.

Define either a mixture or a blend as it relates to yarns.

Mixture refers to a yarn made of different types of fibers spun together, while blend refers to different types of fibers combined before spinning.

List four tools necessary for drafting garment patterns.

A tracing wheel, pattern paper, measuring tape, and ruler.