Fabric Decoration
17 Grade 5 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Fabric Decoration, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markAfter dyeing tied cloth, the correct next step before drying is to:
A. Bury it in the ground
B. Cut it into small pieces
C. Untie the string and rinse the cloth
D. Iron it while still tied
(1 mark)
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1 markFolding a cloth several times before tying and dyeing it will most likely produce:
A. A completely plain cloth
B. No change at all
C. A repeated, symmetrical pattern
D. A torn cloth
(1 mark)
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1 markTo tie tight circular patterns in tie and dye, small round objects such as seeds or pebbles are often:
A. Painted on the cloth
B. Boiled with the dye
C. Swallowed
D. Wrapped inside the cloth and tied with string
(1 mark)
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4 marksA Grade 5 class is decorating plain white handkerchiefs using tie and dye. (a) List two materials they will need. (2 marks) (b) Explain why the tied parts of the cloth remain light in colour. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two: plain cloth/handkerchief, dye, string/thread, water, basin, gloves, small stones/seeds (2 marks). (b) The tight tying prevents/resists the dye from reaching those parts, so they stay light/undyed while the exposed parts take the colour (2 marks).
Question 5
1 markIn tie and dye, the parts of the cloth that are tightly tied with string will:
A. Take the most dye
B. Turn black
C. Tear apart
D. Resist the dye and stay light
(1 mark)
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3 marksBatik uses wax to create patterns on fabric. (a) State the role of wax in batik. (2 marks) (b) Give one reason why an apron and gloves are used during the activity. (1 mark)
(3 marks)
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(a) The wax resists the dye / blocks the dye from reaching the waxed parts so they keep the original colour and form the pattern (2 marks). (b) To protect the skin and clothes from dye stains / hot wax (1 mark).
Question 7
5 marksDescribe the steps a learner would follow to decorate a piece of cloth using the tie and dye method.
(5 marks)
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Any five steps, 1 mark each: prepare/wet the plain cloth; tie parts tightly with string (may wrap seeds/stones); prepare the dye solution; dip/soak the tied cloth in the dye for some time; remove and let it drip; untie the string; rinse and dry the cloth. Max 5 marks.
Question 8
1 markThe main purpose of decorating fabric is to:
A. Make the cloth heavier
B. Make the cloth waterproof forever
C. Reduce the size of the cloth
D. Make the cloth more attractive and beautiful
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner dips a cut potato in dye and presses it on cloth to make repeated shapes. This method of fabric decoration is called:
A. Knitting
B. Block/stamp printing
C. Weaving
D. Tie and dye
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich fabric decoration technique uses wax to cover parts of the cloth so they resist the dye and remain uncoloured?
A. Tie and dye
B. Batik
C. Weaving
D. Embroidery
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain two reasons why people decorate fabrics in the community.
(4 marks)
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Any two, 2 marks each: to make clothes/items more beautiful and attractive; to sell for income/livelihood; to express culture or identity; for use in ceremonies/celebrations; to add value to plain cloth. (2 x 2 = 4 marks)
Question 12
1 markSewing coloured threads to make patterns and pictures directly on cloth is called:
A. Tie and dye
B. Printing
C. Embroidery
D. Batik
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1 markIn batik, after the wax has been applied and the cloth dyed, the wax is finally removed by:
A. Leaving it in the sun for a week
B. Rubbing with soil
C. Boiling or ironing the cloth to melt the wax
D. Washing in cold water only
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a finished product a learner could make after decorating fabric?
A. A wooden stool
B. A clay pot
C. A decorated table cloth or scarf
D. A metal spoon
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner wants to make a repeated pattern of leaves on a plain cloth quickly. Which technique is most suitable?
A. Block printing using a leaf-shaped stamp
B. Boiling the cloth
C. Weaving the leaves in
D. Tearing the cloth into leaves
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of these materials is MOST needed when decorating fabric using the tie and dye method?
A. Flour and water
B. Nails and hammer
C. Scissors only
D. Dye and string
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich safety measure is important when a learner is dyeing fabric?
A. Work in a dark room
B. Taste the dye first
C. Wear gloves and an apron to protect skin and clothes
D. Use hands to stir hot dye
(1 mark)
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