Textile Terminology

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What is the primary purpose of treating a piece of canvas?

To make it waterproof

To make it heavier

To sew it together

To give it a particular quality (correct)

What is the term for lengthwise threads in a piece of canvas?

Wefts

Stitches

Threads

Warps (correct)

What is the term for a strand of material used for sewing?

Thread (correct)

Yarn

Stitch

Bolt

What is the term for a measuring unit used for cloth or any material stored in a roll?

Bolt Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for canvas that has been numbered 1 through 12 based on weight?

Numbered duck Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of sewing two pieces of material together?

A stitch Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a strong, heavy cloth made of linen or cotton?

Canvas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of treating a piece of canvas to make it waterproof?

To resist water Signup and view all the answers

What are the threads that run crosswise in a piece of canvas?

Weft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the classification of canvas based on its weight?

Numbered duck Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a stitch?

To join two pieces of material Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of numbering a piece of canvas from 1 to 12?

It indicates the weight of the canvas, with 1 being the heaviest Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thread in sewing?

To create a stitch Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of treating a piece of canvas?

It gains a particular quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between warps and wefts?

Warps are lengthwise threads and wefts are crosswise threads Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a bolt as a measuring unit?

To measure the quantity of a material stored in a roll Signup and view all the answers

What determines the number assigned to a piece of numbered duck?

The weight of the canvas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wefts in a piece of canvas?

To hold the lengthwise threads in place Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of treating a piece of canvas to make it waterproof?

The canvas becomes more resistant to water Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a stitch and a thread?

A stitch is a loop of thread created by a movement of the needle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of numbered duck classification?

To indicate the weight of the canvas Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between warps and wefts in a piece of canvas?

Warps are lengthwise threads and wefts are crosswise threads Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of treating a piece of canvas?

To make it waterproof Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a thread in sewing?

To create a stitch Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement used for cloth or material stored in a roll?

Bolt Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fabric and Canvas

A bolt is a measuring unit used for cloth or any material stored in a roll.
A thread is a strand of material, such as cotton, used for sewing.
To sew is to join two pieces of material using stitches.

Stitches and Sewing

A stitch is a loop of thread created by a movement of the needle while sewing.

Canvas Properties

Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth made of linen or cotton.
Canvas can be treated to give it a particular quality.
Canvas can be waterproof, which means it is treated to resist water.

Canvas Types

Numbered duck is canvas that has been numbered 1 through 12 based on weight, with 1 being the heaviest canvas and 12 being the lightest canvas.

Canvas Structure

Wefts are crosswise threads in a piece of canvas.
Warps are lengthwise threads in a piece of canvas.

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Test your knowledge of textile-related terms, including units of measurement, sewing techniques, and materials. Learn about bolts, threads, stitches, and more. Improve your understanding of textile terminology.