6.6.1 Working with cloth

Use this domain for words related to working with cloth.

OMC Codes: 
280 Leather, Textiles and Fabrics
287 Nonwoven Fabrics
288 Textile Industry
294 Clothing Manufacture
295 Special Clothing Industries
Louw Nida Codes: 
48 Activities Involving Cloth
  • What words are used for the craft?
    tailoring, spinning, sewing, weaving, knitting, rope making, embroidery, cordage
  • What words are used for the activity?
    sew, spin thread, embroider, knit, crochet, mend, patch
  • What are the steps in the process?
    design, cut out, assemble, stitch, tie, hem
  • Who does the activity?
    tailor, seamstress, weaver
  • What materials are used?
    sisal, cotton, wool
  • What things are made?
    thread, yarn, rope, mat, cloth, clothes
  • What tools are used?
    needle, knitting needle, spinning wheel, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure