Glossary Words

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Across
  1. 2. The ability of a textile product to withstand wear and repeated use.
  2. 4. The method of interlacing yarns to form fabric.
  3. 7. A decorative technique where fabric shapes are stitched onto a base fabric.
  4. 10. A continuous strand of twisted fibres used in textile production.
  5. 11. A small spool that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine.
  6. 13. Moral principles related to fair labour and sustainable production.
  7. 15. Designing workspaces and tools to reduce strain and improve comfort.
  8. 20. A decorative technique using cut-out shapes to apply designs.
  9. 21. Acting with awareness of safety, quality, and sustainability.
  10. 22. The physical and performance characteristics of fabrics.
  11. 23. Tools and machines used in textile production and construction.
Down
  1. 1. The basic material used to make yarns and fabrics.
  2. 3. Any material made from fibres, yarns, or fabrics.
  3. 5. EDGE An unfinished fabric edge that may fray if not treated.
  4. 6. A method of bonding fabric layers using heat and adhesive.
  5. 8. A textile material made from fibres formed into cloth.
  6. 9. Using new ideas, methods, or technologies in textile design.
  7. 12. ALLOWANCE The space between the fabric edge and the stitching line.
  8. 14. CASE The part of a sewing machine that holds and controls the bobbin.
  9. 16. Ideas or influences that guide the design process.
  10. 17. A stitched line joining two or more pieces of fabric.
  11. 18. The visual appeal and attractiveness of a textile product.
  12. 19. The overall outline or shape of a garment.