Junior Certificate Home Economics Textiles Worksheet

Junior Certificate Home Economics ~ Textiles worksheet

Q1. List two properties that are important for the following textile items: a)Curtains b)Carpets ______

Q2. List four functions of clothing: 1______2______3______4______

Q3. Match the following terms with the appropriate explanation:

Pret a Porter a measure of the thickness of a fabric Colour-fast fabric that will not run Haute Couture ready to wear Tog Rating high fashion Denier a measure of the warmth of a fabric

Q4. Suggest two ways of introducing texture when making fabric: i)______ii)______

Q5. Give two examples of man-made fibres in each of the following classes: Synthetic Regenerated 1. 1. 2. 2.

Q6. Name two Irish fashion designers with whom you are familiar: a)______b)______

Q7. List one desirable and one undesirable property of the following fabrics: Fabric Desirable Undesirable Wool Silk Cotton Linen Q8. Give two examples of non-woven/bonded fabrics: a)______b)______

Q9.What is a fabric finish? ______Suggest three fabric finishes that can be applied to cotton: a)______b)______c)______

Q10. Name the stitch that you would use for each of the following: a) Holding a garment together for fitting:______b) To apply a waistband:______c) To turn up a hem on a skirt:______

Q11. Name two ways in which yarn is made into fabric: a)______b)______

Q12. Name two fabrics made from synthetic fibres and suggest a use for each one: Fabric:1.______Use:______2______Use:______

Q13. Name two ways of finishing off/neatening a seam: a)______b)______