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Textiles - EDEXCEL GCSE
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1In what direction does the bias go?Diagonal
- 2Name a method of colouring Calico FabricResist Dye
- 3French seam is suitable for children's garments; why?Does not irritate the child
- 4Role of a needleTo sew by hand, tack, hand embroidery, to sew/pass/secure - thread/yarn/ribbon through fabric (together), makes stitches, to sew with
- 5Role of zipper footTo glide along zipper tape, to be able to sew against left or right of zip, sew close to teeth to insert / apply/ attach zip/ sew zip onto product neatly/ more easily, hold zip down as it is sewn,
- 6Benefits of cotton fibre• Soft (1)
• Comfortable/ hypoallergenic (1)
• Cool (1)
• Allows skin to breathe/breathable (1)
• Absorbent/dyes easily (1)
• Strong (1)
• Bleach resistant (1)
• Can be washed at high temperatures (1) • It resists static (1)
• It is biodegradable (1)
• Sustainable / renewable (1) - 7Which synthetic fibre is known for its exceptional elasticity?spandex (lycra)
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- Flashcards on Textiles - EDEXCEL GCSE, created by Harriet Sewell on 02/04/2015.
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