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JSS 3

Section A

Choose the correct option

__________ are threads which are obtained by twisting several fibres together (a)yarns (b)wefts (c)warps (d)fabrics
__________ is a long, finished or self knitted edge of a fabric (a)selvedge (b)weaving (c)gram (d)yam

__________ are threads that run horizontally or lengthwise on a fabric (a)fibres (b)yarns (c)wraps (d)wefts
The two main classes of fibres are (a)plant and synthetic fibres (b)man-made and synthetic fibres (c)natural and plant fibres (d)natural and man-made fibres
_________ burns easily and smells like burning paper (a)linen (b)cotton (c)silk (d)wool

________ are cellulose – based fibres (a)viscose rayon and nylon (b)nylon and cellulose acetate (c)polyester and nylon (d)viscose rayon and cellulose acetate
Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when purchasing a sewing machine (a)durability of the machine (b)availability of the machine spare parts (c)money to buy the machine (d)electric and automobile machine
Which of the following types of sewing machine is the most expensive? (a)treadle sewing machine (b)electric sewing machine (c)hand wheel sewing machine (d)industrial designing sewing machine

Which of these is not a part of a sewing machine? (a)balance wheel (b)spool pin (c)sewing table (d)stop motion screw
The upright metal rod that holds the thread up in a sewing machine is called a (a)face plate (b)stitch regulator (c)spool pin (d)presser foot lever
__________ is not a type of fullness (a)zip (b)dart (c)tack (d)pleat

A ______ is a combination of a fastening and an opening (a)press-stud (b)zip (c)hook (d)button hole
Which of the following is not an example of synthetic fibre (a)viscose (b)charcoal (c)rayon (d)acetate
The following are reasons for studying textile except that it enable one’s area (a)the origin, properties and uses of fibres (b)different dresses for different occasions (c)the grains of a fibre (d)the cultural fashion of one’s area

Which of these is not a stain removal? (a)vinegar (b)soap (c)lemon juice (d)mentholated spirit
__________ is located on top of the sewing machine and is used to hold the sewing thread in position (a)electric motor (b)needle clamp (c)spool pin (d)needles head
An electric motor is important in the operation of (a)hand wheel machine (b)treadle sewing machine (c)electric sewing machine (d)food – operated sewing machine

Devices attached to openings which closes the points are (a)elastics (b)press studs (c)facings (d)fastening
Special features made on garments for easy wearing and removal are called (a)darts (b)facings (c)finishing (d)openings
The durable method of finishing necklines and armholes edges of a garments by (a)facing (b)finishes (c)necking (d)edging

SECTION B – THEORY

(b)State two reasons for studying textiles

(b)List two common faults in sewing

(b)State five steps in laundry

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