JC HE worksheets

1. Junior Certificate Home Economics ~ Textiles worksheet
Q1. List two properties that are important for the following textile items:
a)Curtains
b)Carpets
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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

2. Q8. Give two examples of non-woven/bonded fabrics:
a)_________________________________b)___________________
Q9.What is a fabric finish?
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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)____________________