Year 8 Textiles

How many squares does our patchwork cushion have?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

What size were the squares (approximately)?

• 10 cm x 10 cm

• 20 cm x 20 cm

• 30 cm x 30 cm

• 40 cm x 40 cm

What did you use to cut out your square?

• paper template

• fabric chalk

• scissors

• I just guessed the size

What is the white stuff called that is ironed onto the squares?

• material

• fabric

• interfacing

• paper

What is used to attach the squares to the interfacing?

• iron

• glue

• sticky tape

• stapler

How nay people can use an iron at one time?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• As many as you want

How many squares are sewn together at first?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What should you do before you sew?

• Pin it

• hand sew it

• cut it

• turn it inside out

Why do we rule a line when we sew?

• To take more time

• To keep sewing straight

• To use more equipment

• It is not necessary

When using a sewing machine, how many threads should be seen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4