Safety
This piece of safety equipment protects your clothes and skin when using dyes, glue or sewing equipment.
Apron
This word means using resources in a way that does not harm the environment for future generations.
sustainability
Before using any machine in the TAS room, students must do this first.
What is listen to the teacher’s instructions?
The fashion industry produces millions of tonnes of clothing waste every year.
True
This tool is used to join fabric together using thread.
What is a needle?
This must be tied back before using sewing machines or cutting tools to prevent accidents.
hair
Buying fewer clothes and choosing better quality garments helps reduce this environmental problem.
What is fast fashion waste?
A student drops scissors on the floor. What is the safest thing to do before picking them up?
What is warn people nearby and pick them up carefully by the handle?
Most clothing bought today is worn for many years before being thrown away.
False
This machine is commonly used in textiles to stitch fabric quickly.
What is a sewing machine?
These tools should always be carried with the blades pointing down and passed handle first.
What are scissors?
This action helps extend the life of clothing instead of throwing it away.
What is repairing or reusing clothes?
Fast fashion encourages people to buy clothing for this reason.
What is following short-term trends?
Making a cotton T-shirt requires a large amount of water.
True
This soft material is commonly used for sewing projects and clothing.
What is fabric?
This rule helps prevent injury when using sharp tools or machines in the TAS room.
What is no running or horseplay?
Natural fibres like cotton or wool come from this type of source.
What is plants or animals?
This term describes turning old clothing into new products.
What is upcycling?
Recycling clothing can help reduce landfill waste.
True
This measuring tool helps ensure fabric pieces are the correct size.
What is a measuring tape?
If equipment is broken or unsafe, this is the first person you should tell.
Who is the teacher?
This design approach focuses on reducing waste and environmental impact when creating products.
What is sustainable design?
Name two ways students can be more sustainable with their clothing.
Possible answers: repair clothes, buy second-hand, donate clothes, recycle textiles, buy less clothing.
❓ Fast fashion means clothing is designed to last for decades.
False
This sharp tool is used to remove stitches if you make a mistake.
What is a seam ripper?