How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.
1 · Open in two lines. Weaving is the interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles. A few basic terms describe every woven cloth.
2 · Draw a labelled fabric. [Sketch: a fabric square showing warp (lengthwise), weft (crosswise), selvedge along both long edges, and a 45° true-bias line]
3 · Warp and weft. Warp (ends) runs lengthwise and is stronger and more twisted; weft (picks) runs crosswise and is softer.
4 · Grain and selvedge.
Grain: lengthwise, crosswise and bias; true bias at 45°.
Selvedge: firm self-edge along the warp; plain, tape, split, fused, leno.
5 · Fabric count. Ends × picks per square inch, counted with a pick glass; balanced or unbalanced; high count means a firmer cloth.
6 · Daily-life link. Choose a high, balanced count for hospital sheets; cut uniforms on the straight grain.
7 · Close in one line. These terms help in identifying, buying and cutting woven fabrics correctly.
Scoring tip: One clear labelled sketch covers four of the five terms; then write a line on each.
