FACS Module 6

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Which of the following statements are accurate with regard to wool?

-Wool is easily ignited and burns well. none of these -Wool naturally repels moisture. -China is the leading wool-producer today

Generally, smocking a fabric can cut down the total length to about

-about one-tenth of the original size none of these -one-half of the original size -about three times the original size

Smocking is best done on what type of fabric?

-light weight fabrics such as soft silk all of these -lightweight cotton, especially gingham -lightweight linen

Regardless of the pattern company, some things you should expect to see on the back of the sewing pattern envelops include

-necessary sewing notions, such as buttons, elastic, etc. -how much fabric to purchase all of these -drawings of the back of the garment

Knitting is very similar to the weaving process in which fabric is made. A knitted fabric is typically much "fluffier" cloth and rather than sewing the cloth into a garment or accessory like a scarf or hat, knitting is the process of creating the finished product while creating the fabric.

True

Fabrics like acetate, acrylic, Lycra, nylon, polyester, rayon, and spandex are all

synthetic fabrics

Three inventions were discussed in the lesson, which included the Spinning Jenny, the Power Loom, and

the Cotton Gin

In textile terms, the warp is

the lengthwise threads running down the entire length of the fabric

The shorter, crosswise threads of fabric are called the

woof

Regardless of your conviction about body piercings or tattoos, the most important concept is that

you are not judgmental or critical of others for differing convictions

When should you get a body piercing or tattoo?

-after you and your parents or guardians have discussed it and agree to the procedure -after you make sure the needles and equipment is sterile and safe all of these -after you make sure the surrounding area is clean to help avoid infection

Which of the following statements are accurate with regard to silk?

-the most common silkworm is the mulberry silkworm -comes from the cocoons of the larvae of the silkworms all of these -the mulberry silkworms feed exclusively on mulberry trees that are native to eastern and central China

A rotary cutter and cutting mat are

-the preferred method for cutting out quilt squares all of these -helpful in cutting out long, straight, even strips of fabric -very sharp and dangerous if not used properly

When washing hands, it is important to wash with warm soapy water for at least

20 seconds

Laundry detergent is the same thing as soap.

False

Pleats are never used for style, and are always used to allow fullness where needed.

False

The information contained on the back of a pattern envelope contains a lot of information including a description of the pattern, suggested fabrics, hints for purchasing fabrics, notions, drawings of the back of the garment, and body measurements. But to find out the amount of fabric needed for the project you must open the pattern envelope and look inside on the guide sheet.

False

The 45 degree angle, or diagonal of the fabric, is called

bias

According to the lesson, when it comes to our outward appearance, what 4 things should we focus on?

clean, neat, appropriate, modest

A machine that separates cotton from its seeds is a

cotton gin

There are four natural fibers which include

cotton, linen, silk, and wool

Many fabric stores and places where yardage and craft supplies are sold, offer small packages of pre-cut, color coordinated fabric squares for quilting called

fat squares or fat quarters

Knitting that is a finished piece with finished edges and can stand alone, such as a scarf or blanket, is called

flat knitting

The thread used for embroidery is called

floss

The inseam for a pair of men's pants is measured

from the crotch to the hem at the bottom of the pants

What is the best source for finding out how to launder or clean a garment?

from the label on the garment

Categorizing pleated items, which determines how many pleats and how big the pleats are, is done on a

fullness scale

Making long running stitches along the edge of a fabric and then pulling the thread to scrunch the fabric together is called

gathering

Gathering a fabric is

making long running stitches along the edge of a fabric and then pulling the thread to scrunch the fabric together

If a person is moderate in actions, speech, dress, and demeanor; limits extremes, avoids indecent behavior and dress; and displays reverence and respect for others, it is safe to say that person is:

modest

Deodorant

stops the odor but won't stop the wetness from perspiration

Antiperspirant

stops the wetness but does not stop the odor from perspiration

What is vanity sizing?

Vanity sizing is sizing to accommodate for the feelings for people who want to think they are wearing a smaller size.

An untrue, traditional, and often superstitious thought expressed by passing down wrong information from generation to generation is called

a old wives' tale

Historically, what day was "laundry day?"

Monday

The ingredient in toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and even floor cleaners that causes the product to become sudsy is called

SLS (sodium lauyryl sulfate)

Although there are many newer pattern companies, the four major companies (the Big 4) for making sewing patterns are

Simplicity, Butterick, McCalls, and Vogue

Burning off the tiny threads on velvet, sewing lacy designs on a wedding veil, gluing felt cutouts onto a banner, and adding items to a sweatshirt are all methods of using applique or embossing.

True

In addition to the obvious benefit of knitting (which is to create a work of art), knitting can also benefit a person psychologically, which relaxes and calms.

True

International sizes can be confusing since many countries have their own sizing methods and different size numbers.

True

It is highly suggested not to wash a stained garment until the stain has been treated with a chemical to help remove the stain.

True

Laundry detergent is not just soap. There are certain chemicals in detergent that allow greater solvency, more cleaning power, less suds, and opens up the weave of the fabrics to allow greater chemical penetration.

True

Linen feels cool, absorbs moisture, is strong and wrinkles.

True

Many sewing hand crafts use needle and thread; however, crocheting uses a crochet hook and yarn.

True

Most medical institutions agree that no one is completely sure what actually causes acne. They can come close to figuring out some underlying causes, but the bottom line is that what can cause acne in one person does not cause it in others.

True

Natural fibers come from anything living whether it is plant or animal, are created by God, and were living entities.

True

Pleats were originally designed for freedom of movement in garments, and fuller coverage in window treatments; however, they are just as often used for style and preference than they are for practical uses today.

True

Reciting the Lord's Prayer meaningfully is about the length of time one should wash hands in warm soapy water to make sure they are clean from dirt and bacteria.

True

Silk comes from the cocoons of the larvae of the silkworms. The most common silkworm is the mulberry silkworm. The reason they are called mulberry silkworms is that they feed exclusively on mulberry trees native to eastern and central China.

True

The burning of tiny threads on velvet, sewing lacy designs on a wedding veil, gluing felt cutouts onto a banner, and adding items to a sweatshirt are all methods of applique or embossing.

True

The price of irons varies greatly and can range anywhere from $5 to $10 upwards to several hundred dollars.

True

There is some basic information you should expect to see on the front of the pattern package, regardless of the pattern company. That information includes the brand name, the pattern number, the size of pattern that is included in that pattern envelope, a picture of the finished product and all variations available, and maybe a little something about the pattern such as "EASY" or a particular designer, or perhaps "COSTUME."

True

There are three sections of a quilt. The top layer, or quilt pattern layer, is the design of the quilt. The bottom layer is called the backing. What is the middle layer called?

the batting, sometimes referred to as the loft

In textile terms, the selvage is

the edge of a length of fabric, typically about 1/2 inch, printed with color codes and other identifying numbers and symbols

Wool is

the fiber that is gotten from sheering or clipping certain animals

The feel of fabric between the thumb and index finger is called

the hand

Another word for the wringer washer, an invention that took the excess water out of the laundered clothing, is

the mangle

Read I Corinthians 6:19-20. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." What is the price that was paid for you?

the price was the precious, priceless blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross for our salvation

What is ironing?

the process of getting out the wrinkles of a piece of fabric, allowing a back-and-forth motion of dragging the iron over the fabric in all directions

What is pressing?

the process used in the construction of a garment, and involves pushing down and raising the iron, never sliding or gliding over the fabric

In textile terms, the woof is

the shorter, crosswise threads of fabric

People are heavier and larger than ever before. But they don't want to be perceived to be larger. The fashion industry has accommodated that and they have made larger garments and labeled them with smaller sizes. This is called

vanity sizing

The long, lengthwise threads running down the entire length of the fabric is called the

warp

Irish lace from the 1840's is a great example of

beautiful crocheting

Basic measurements for ladies are typically

bust, waist, and hips

To add ornamentation to fabric (or other surface like paper or wood or metal) which causes a raised feel showing a distinct pattern is called

embossing

The art of decorating a fabric or cloth, garment, cloth accessory, or a home decor item by using a needle and thread (or yarn) which adds a design to the otherwise finished product is called

embriodery

Bad breath is called

halitosis

If a person is moderate in actions, speech, dress and demeanor; limits extremes, avoids indecent behavior and dress; and displays reverence and respect for others, it is safe to sat that person is:

modest

Basic measurements for men are typically

neck, chest, waist, hips, pant length (inseam), and sleeve length

Lice can lay eggs in the hair and scalp. Those eggs are called

nits

What country was the first to develop the silk industry?

none of these -Japan -France -United States -Italy

What is true about wool?

none of these -it does not absorb moisture -it is easy to ignite and burn -Peru is the leading wool-producer today

Lice can lay eggs in the hair. Those eggs are called

none of these -picks -nubs -larva

Generally, smocking a fabric cuts down its size to about

one-third of the original size

The chemicals used to retard bacterial growth in cosmetics, toothpastes, and shampoo are called

parabens

The group of chemicals that are responsible for promoting flexibility and durability in plastics, and cause liquids to become "gel-like" is called

phthalates

Pleating of fabrics was once called

plaiting

A neat, fold that does not have puckers or scrunching, and then sewn down is called

pleating

A machine that weaves yarn into a textile is a

power loom

Which of the following sets are only synthetic fabrics?

rayon, nylon, polyester, and spandex

What method of cutting out quilting squares is preferred rather than using sewing shears?

rotary cutter and cutting mat

They are designed for household use, are used for cutting things like cardboard, vegetable stems and twine. They are

scissors

The edge of a length of fabric, typically about 1/2 inch, printed with color codes and other identifying numbers and symbols is called

selvage

They are designed for cutting fabric only, and the handles are designed to allow the tool to be held almost level with the fabric for easier cutting. They are

shears

Regardless of your decisions and convictions about what you should wear and how you should look, an underlying principle is that you ________________________.

should not judge others for their convictions and decisions

Embroidery thread is not wound on a spool like other threads, but rather is packaged loosely, typically with a paper band around it for labeling purposes. It is called a

skein

They are activated even more during puberty; they are more noticeable under the arms; they are designed to do an important job of cooling down the body; and they are triggered from heat, exertion, and nerves and emotions. They are

sweat glands

There is no difference between scissors and shears. Both are designed for either cutting fabric or for cutting other household items such as cardboard, zip ties, fruit and vegetable stems, and twine.

False

What country was responsible for resurrecting the popularity of the quilt in the 1800's?

America

Beautiful examples of delicate crocheting from the 1840's produced exquisite

Irish lace

A machine that spins with more than one spindle at a time is a

Spinning Jenny

Regardless of the pattern company, some things you should expect to see on the front of a sewing pattern envelope include

all of these -a picture or drawing of the finished product -the pattern number -the size

Sweat glands are

all of these -activated even more during puberty -more noticeable under the arms -designed to do an important job of cooling down the body -triggered from heat, exertion, and nerves and emotions

An iron can cost

all of these -as little as $5 to $10 -as much as several hundred dollars

What is a true statement about wool?

all of these -it is the fiber that is gotten from sheering or clipping certain animals -it is crimped, which gives it a curly look -it is elastic and bounces back when stretched

A characteristic of linen is it

all of these -none of these -feels cool -absorbs moisture -is strong

Natural fibers come from

all of these -plants -any living entity -animals

What is true about the process of making silk threads?

all of these -the caterpillar is plunged into boiling water, then the silk fibers can be unwound into one long continuous thread -the fine silk thread is combined with many other threads to make it stronger

Quilts have been used for

all of these -warmth, even in the covered wagons on their way to Oregon -decoration on a wall, or on a bed -a means of communication the slaves used to help each other escape slavery

What can cause bad breath?

all of these -food recently eaten like onions and garlic -sour stomach caused by nerves -tooth decay, sinus infections, and some medicines

Knitting that has no side edges that are finished and can stand alone, has no obvious seam, typically tube-shaped, such as the sleeve of a sweater, is called

circular knitting

The measurement for a man's shirt is taken

from the center of the back of the neck to the end of the sleeve at the wrist bone


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