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Home-Ec Exam
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Economics
7th Grade
03/27/2015

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Term
What is a selvedge? 
Definition
The printed end of the fabric with the brand name on it. 
Term
What are 5 safety rules for the textiles room
Definition
  1. Always wear closed in leaver shoes, 
  2. remember to turn the Iron off, 
  3. store pins and needles safely, 
  4. always roll up cords  
  5. always have a clean desk. 
Term
Explain how scissors should be handled safely
Definition
Don’t throw the scissors, don’t stab you all others, always hold the sharp end of the scissors when passing them to others and never leave them open. 
Term
Discuss how sharp objects should be stored
Definition

 Pins and needles should be stored


in a pin cushion and all sharp objects


should be put away when not in



use. 

Term
What type of shoes should be worn in the textiles room? Why? 
Definition
  1. Closed in leaver in case you drop any sharp objects on your feet.
Term
What safety precautions needs to be taken in relation to stools in the textiles room?
Definition
  1. Never stand or rest your feet on them always sit properly.   
Term
What is a notion? Give 3 examples
Definition
  1. Notions are the accessories you need to sew zippers, buttons and snaps
Term
What is the difference between the right and wrong side of the fabric? 
Definition
The right side of the fabric is the side that has the print and the wrong side is the other side with all the knots. 
Term
Explain when tailor’s chalk or a dressmaking pencil would be used
Definition
  1. To make an outline or a line to follow when sewing.
Term
When would you use a needle compared to pins? 
Definition
You use needles when sewing fabric together and pins when you want to hold things together temporary .  
Term
  1. Write the procedure for threading a needle ready to sew.
Definition
First you hold the needle with one hand and put the thread through with the other. Once it's through then still holding the needle line up both sides of the thread. Then grip the end of the thread with your pointer and thumb pull it around rull and pull back. Now it's ready to use. 
Term
  1. When do you use a running stitch and what for?
Definition
The running stich is the genral stich and is used to sew two pices of fabric together. 
Term
  1. What are the three types of buttons that can be attached?
Definition

1.  two hole button

2. Four hole button

3. Shank button

 

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