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Fabric Dictionary – Unit 4 Assignment

Due Date: ______

Select 5 different fabric samples.

  • These can be from fabric scraps available in class (or at home), from a fabric store (most will give a small sample for free) or cut from old clothes that are no longer usable.
  • You must have a good variety of fabrics, both manufactured and natural with different constructions and finishes

Staple one sample to each page and complete all five pages with the required information.

Submit the rubric with your dictionary

Criteria / Re-do / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
Knowledge
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics / Demonstrates little or no understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics / Demonstrates a limited understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics. / Demonstrates some understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics, some inconsistencies / Demonstrates a clear understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics / Demonstrates a thorough and detailed understanding of the properties and uses of fibers and fabrics
Thinking
Good selection of fabrics. A good variety included / Little or no thought put into selection of fabrics. Very few included or no variety / Limited selection of fabrics. Little variety, may not be enough samples. / Some selection of fabrics evident. Could have more variety / Thoughtful selection of fabrics. A good variety included / Thoughtful selection of fabrics. A wide variety included. Extra effort made to procure samples
Communication
Writing is clear with few errors / Writing is unclear with many errors / Writing is of limited clarity with many errors / Writing is somewhat clear with some errors. More proofreading needed / Writing is clear with few errors / Writing flows and has almost no errors
Application
Able to correctly apply fiber and fabric characteristics to most samples / Not able to apply fiber and fabric characteristics to samples / Limited application of fiber and fabric characteristics to few samples / Able to apply some fiber and fabric characteristics to some samples / Able to correctly apply fiber and fabric characteristics to most fabric samples / Thorough application of fiber and fabric characteristics to all fabric samples

Staple sample here

Fabric Name ______(consult the dictionary on p. 228-231)

Fibers / Fabric Construction
p. 219
What fiber or fibers make up this fabric? / How is this fabric constructed?
Natural or manufactured? / Describe the:
Texture:
Fiber characteristics (p. 198) of this fabric:
See also charts for natural fibers (p. 199) and common manufactured fibers (p. 206) / Hand:
Weight
Fabric Characteristics
p.218
Evaluate the following: / Fabric Finish
Describe the finish of this fabric as applicable. If no finish is apparent, suggest an appropriate finish based on the possible uses of the fabric
Wrinkle resistance / Drapability / Dye or printing – which technique used?
(p. 235-238)
Shape retention / Strength / Texture – was a texture finish applied?
(p. 239-240)
Air permeability / Cover / Performance –Was a performance finish applied? What would be likely or useful? (p. 240-241)
Uses – What are some common uses of this fabric? (p. 228-231)