Product Construction And Decoration Techniques - True Or False
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An open or plain seam is the commonest way of sewing fabric together, it is used on most products and garments.
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Batik and Tie dye are both 'resist' decoration techniques.
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A. TrueExplanation
The wax resists (stops the dye getting to the fabric) the dye when batiking to create a design, the string or elastic bands stop the dye getting (resists) to the fabric in tie dye to create the pattern.Rate this question:
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A squeegee is used in roller printing.
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A. FalseExplanation
The squeegee is used in silk screen printing to push the dye across the screen to create the pattern.Rate this question:
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Straight stich on a sewing machine is also known as lockstitch.
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A. TrueExplanation
Sewing machines sew lockstitch as well as zigzag stitch and sometimes various machine embroidery stitches.Rate this question:
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Darts are a way of reducing fullness in fabric to create a fitted garment.
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A. TrueExplanation
Darts, gathering and pleating are all ways of creating shape in fabric.Rate this question:
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Tailors tacking is a way of decorating fabric.
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A. FalseExplanation
Tailors tacking is a way of applying pattern markings to fabric in the same way that tailors chalk is used. It is pulled out once the garment is made.Rate this question:
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Bias binding is used to finish edges and make them look neater.
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A. TrueExplanation
Bias binding is a narrow strip of fabric which has folded over edges. It is often sewn onto unfinished edges of fabric to create a neat edge that doesn't fray.Rate this question:
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A french seam is a strong, flat seam used to sew up heavy fabric like canvas. It is often used on jeans and pyjamas.
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A. FalseExplanation
A french seam is used on delicate fabrics and encloses any fraying. It is often used to make lingerie. The double stitched seam is the strong, flat seam often used on jeans and pyjamas.Rate this question:
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Overlocked seam is made on a sewing machine to stop edges fraying.
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A. FalseExplanation
An overlocked seam is made on an overlocker it is used to sew up stretchy fabric as it streches with the fabric. It is also used to neaten fraying fabric. It is a strong seam as it uses 3 or 4 threads.Rate this question:
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A facing is a way of neatening fabric edges invisibly.
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A. TrueExplanation
Facings are often used to finish necklines, armholes and collars.Rate this question:
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Roller printing is a slow way of applying colour and pattern to fabric.
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A. FalseExplanation
This is a quick way of applying a pattern to large quantities of fabric. It is a development of block printing.Rate this question:
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Chain stitch and blanket stitch are hand embroidery stitches.
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A. TrueExplanation
Chain stitch and blanket stitch are indeed hand embroidery stitches. These stitches are commonly used in embroidery to create decorative patterns or secure fabric layers together. Chain stitch is formed by looping the thread in a chain-like pattern, while blanket stitch is created by making a series of overlapping stitches along the edge of a fabric. Both stitches require handwork and are often used in various embroidery projects.Rate this question:
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Molar can also be called reverse applique.
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A. TrueExplanation
Molar is sewing a pattern into layers of fabric then cutting away the fabric to show the layers underneath.Rate this question:
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A hem is a type of seam.
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A. FalseExplanation
A hem is the edge of the fabric where it is turned up. There are several ways of creating a hem.Rate this question:
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