Textiles and Fashion Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Art and Design

Question 1

Which of these materials is NOT a natural fibre?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Silk

Question 2

Why is it important to use sustainable textiles?

Accepted Answer

To protect the environment

Answer

To make clothes last longer

Answer

To save money

Answer

To feel comfortable and cool

Question 3

In weaving, which threads run vertically in the fabric?

Accepted Answer

Warp

Answer

Weft

Answer

Selvedge

Answer

Filling

Question 4

Which method is a simple way to weave by hand?

Accepted Answer

Over and under

Answer

Criss-crossing

Answer

Using a loom

Answer

Knotting the threads

Question 5

A designer is creating a summer dress that should be both durable and breathable. Which fabric would be the best choice?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Silk

Answer

Wool

Answer

Nylon

Question 6

In embroidery, which stitch uses a hook-shaped needle and a single thread to create a chain-like pattern?

Accepted Answer

Chain Stitch

Answer

Running Stitch

Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Satin Stitch

Question 7

When making and buying clothes, what are some important ethical issues to consider?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring fair wages for those involved in production

Accepted Answer

Choosing materials that minimize environmental impact

Answer

Prioritizing fashion trends

Question 8

Why do we dye textiles?

Accepted Answer

To change their color or pattern

Answer

To make them stronger

Answer

To make them softer

Answer

To protect them from the sun

Question 9

A fashion designer wants to create a clothing line that is both stylish and environmentally friendly. Which fabric is the best eco-friendly choice for their clothes?

Accepted Answer

Organic cotton

Answer

Conventional cotton

Answer

Silk

Answer

Polyester

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a typical use of textiles?

Accepted Answer

Building houses

Answer

Making clothes

Answer

Creating home decorations

Answer

Making bandages

Question 11

How do the characteristics of a fabric influence how well it absorbs dye?

Accepted Answer

The texture and ability of the fabric to absorb liquid can affect how evenly the dye is absorbed.

Answer

Only the fabric's color affects how it takes to dye.

Answer

The thickness of the fabric is irrelevant when dyeing.

Answer

The type of dye used has no impact on how the fabric takes to dye.

Question 12

To make a cushion cover that will last, which combination of material and sewing method is the best?

Accepted Answer

Thick canvas fabric sewn with a double-stitched seam

Answer

Thin cotton fabric sewn with a simple running stitch

Answer

Delicate silk fabric sewn with a backstitch

Question 13

When designing a winter coat, which characteristic of the fabric is most important to consider?

Accepted Answer

How water-resistant it is

Answer

How stretchy it is

Answer

How strong it is

Answer

How soft it is

Question 14

When working with tools and equipment in textile production, what's important to remember?

Accepted Answer

Wearing suitable clothing and footwear

Answer

Wearing loose clothing and sandals

Answer

Using scissors without asking for help

Question 15

How do different cultures around the world affect the designs of clothes and fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Cultural traditions, symbols, and designs can be found in many clothing and fabric designs.

Answer

Different cultures don't affect clothing and fabric designs.

Answer

Clothing and fabric designs are only affected by what people like.

Answer

Clothing and fabric designs have nothing to do with culture.

Question 16

Why is it important to use sustainable and ethical materials when making clothes?

Accepted Answer

To protect the environment

Answer

To make more money for companies

Answer

To use lower quality materials

Answer

To use more synthetic materials

Question 17

How have new technologies made a difference in the way we create and design clothes?

Accepted Answer

New fabrics that are stronger and more flexible can now be made with technology.

Accepted Answer

Technology has made it easier to design clothes using computers.

Answer

Technology has made it possible to make clothes without using any hands.

Answer

Technology has not changed the way clothes are made.

Question 18

Which textile structure creates a fabric with a raised, bumpy surface?

Accepted Answer

Pile weave

Answer

Plain weave

Answer

Twill weave

Answer

Jacquard weave

Question 19

Which of the following is a man-made fibre?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Silk

Question 20

What is the most common way to join two pieces of fabric?

Accepted Answer

Sewing

Answer

Weaving

Answer

Gluing

Answer

Taping

Question 21

Which stitch is best for securing the edge of fabric?

Accepted Answer

Back stitch

Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Slip stitch

Answer

Cross stitch

Question 22

What is a loom used for?

Accepted Answer

Weaving fabric

Answer

Embroidering fabric

Answer

Cutting fabric

Answer

Sewing fabric

Question 23

What is the difference between the warp and the weft of a fabric?

Accepted Answer

The warp is the vertical threads, the weft is the horizontal threads

Answer

The warp is the horizontal threads, the weft is the vertical threads

Answer

The warp is the colourful threads, the weft is the plain threads

Answer

The warp is the thick threads, the weft is the thin threads

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

To join pieces of fabric together

Answer

To embroider fabric

Answer

To cut fabric

Answer

To weave fabric

Question 25

Which fabric is NOT made from natural materials?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Linen

Question 26

What is the name of the technique where threads are crossed to create a fabric?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Sewing

Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Crocheting

Question 27

Which property is characteristic of silk fabric?

Accepted Answer

Shiny and smooth

Answer

Warm and cozy

Answer

Strong and durable

Answer

Wrinkles easily

Question 28

What is the main use of a sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

Joining fabric pieces

Answer

Creating decorative stitches

Answer

Cutting fabric shapes

Answer

Weaving fibers into fabric

Question 29

What is the tool called that carries thread through the loom?

Accepted Answer

Shuttle

Answer

Needle

Answer

Awl

Answer

Bobbin

Question 30

Which stitch is used to join fabric pieces by hand?

Accepted Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Cross-stitch

Answer

Chain stitch

Question 31

Why is cotton a good choice for summer clothing?

Accepted Answer

It lets air pass through

Answer

It keeps you warm

Answer

It doesn't let water through

Answer

It's very strong

Question 32

Which weaving technique involves passing the weft thread over and under the warp threads?

Accepted Answer

Plain weave

Answer

Twill weave

Answer

Satin weave

Answer

Jacquard weave

Question 33

What is the name of a small, repeated pattern used in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Motif

Answer

Stitch

Answer

Thread count

Answer

Backstitch

Question 34

Which tool is used for cutting fabric?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Needle

Answer

Thimbles

Answer

Sewing machine

Question 35

What is the purpose of a hem?

Accepted Answer

To stop the fabric from fraying

Answer

To make a garment look pretty

Answer

To make a garment shorter or longer

Answer

To add pockets to a garment

Question 36

Which type of stitch is used to join two pieces of fabric together?

Accepted Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Slip stitch

Answer

Buttonhole stitch

Question 37

What type of fabric are jeans made from?

Accepted Answer

Denim

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Linen

Answer

Silk

Question 38

Which of these materials is not a natural fibre?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Linen

Question 39

What is the name of the technique where threads are passed over and under each other to create fabric?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Sewing

Answer

Crocheting

Question 40

Which of these fabrics is soft and often used for making clothes?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Answer

Denim

Answer

Tweed

Answer

Canvas

Question 41

What is the name of the craft where thread is used to create designs on fabric?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Weaving

Answer

Knitting

Answer

Sewing

Question 42

Which of these tools is used to cut fabric into different shapes?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Needle

Answer

Sewing machine

Answer

Embroidery hoop

Question 43

In weaving, what are the threads that run lengthwise called?

Accepted Answer

Warp threads

Answer

Weft threads

Answer

Selvedge threads

Answer

Filling threads

Question 44

Which of these fabrics is often used for making curtains because it lets light through?

Accepted Answer

Tulle

Answer

Velvet

Answer

Denim

Answer

Linen

Question 45

Which of these materials is the most durable and can withstand wear and tear?

Accepted Answer

Nylon

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Silk

Question 46

What is the purpose of using a fabric stabiliser?

Accepted Answer

To make the fabric less likely to shrink or stretch

Answer

To add colour to the fabric

Answer

To make the fabric more comfortable to wear

Answer

To create a smooth surface for embroidery

Question 47

Which of these is a natural fiber that comes from plants?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Polyester

Answer

Spandex

Question 48

What is the name of the technique where threads go over and under each other to make fabric?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Knitting

Answer

Crocheting

Answer

Embroidery

Question 49

Which of these is a special feature of woven fabric?

Accepted Answer

Threads cross over and under each other

Answer

It can stretch

Answer

It has loops

Answer

It has fringes

Question 50

What is a sewing machine used for?

Accepted Answer

To join pieces of fabric

Answer

To add decoration

Answer

To cut fabric

Answer

To make fabric from yarn

Question 51

What is the name of the process where you use needle and thread to draw designs on fabric?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Needlepoint

Answer

Cross-stitch

Answer

Appliqué

Question 52

What is the name of the process where fabric pieces are joined together to make a bigger piece?

Accepted Answer

Patchwork

Answer

Appliqué

Answer

Quilting

Answer

Embroidery

Question 53

Which of these is a natural material used to make clothes?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Polyester

Answer

Elastane

Question 54

What is it called when you join two pieces of fabric together?

Accepted Answer

Sewing

Answer

Weaving

Answer

Knitting

Answer

Embroidery

Question 55

What do you use to create embroidery stitches?

Accepted Answer

Needle

Answer

Shuttle

Answer

Hook

Answer

Bobbin

Question 56

Which of these fabrics feels smooth and shiny?

Accepted Answer

Satin

Answer

Corduroy

Answer

Velvet

Answer

Tweed

Question 57

Why do we leave a small space of fabric around the edges when sewing?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the fabric from fraying

Answer

To hold two pieces of fabric together

Answer

To add a decorative element

Answer

To make the garment fit better

Question 58

How can you tell the difference between a plain weave and a twill weave?

Accepted Answer

Plain weave has threads that go over and under in a straight line, while twill weave has diagonal lines.

Answer

Twill weave has threads that go over and under in a straight line, while plain weave has diagonal lines.

Answer

Plain weave has a checkered pattern, while twill weave has a diagonal pattern.

Answer

Twill weave has a checkered pattern, while plain weave has a diagonal pattern.

Question 59

Which of the following is a natural fiber found in plants?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Polyester

Answer

Acrylic

Question 60

Which of these methods uses a loom to create fabric?

Accepted Answer

Warp and weft weaving

Answer

Knitting

Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Crochet

Question 61

What tool is used to sew fabric pieces together?

Accepted Answer

Needle

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Thimble

Answer

Awl

Question 62

Which fabric type is made by interlacing threads in a criss-cross pattern?

Accepted Answer

Woven

Answer

Knitted

Answer

Felted

Answer

Printed

Question 63

What is the main purpose of embroidery?

Accepted Answer

To add decoration to fabric

Answer

To repair torn fabric

Answer

To create a pattern on fabric

Answer

To attach pieces of fabric

Question 64

Which material is commonly used to fill stuffed toys?

Accepted Answer

Cotton balls

Answer

Sand

Answer

Rice

Answer

Beans