FLASHCARDS: Hand Sewing Unit Test

Front

This stitch wraps around the edge of your fabric, is recommended for thick fabric and is often used to finish raw edges of fabric.

Back

Overcast stitch

Front

The line created when two, separate pieces of fabric are sewn together.

Back

Seam

Front

When carrying scissors or shears, walk with the ___ blades in your hand and your arm straight down at your side or at your chest.

Back

closed

Front

This stitch should be used to close a pillow or repair a stuffed animal that has a hole so the stitches won't be seen.

Back

Invisible (inside-outside) stitch

Front

This tool has a head to prevent it from going completely through the fabric. It can be used to hold a paper pattern onto fabric while cutting or two pieces of fabric together while being sewn.

Back

Pin/Straight Pin

Front

How long should you cut thread, before threading and knotting the needle, to avoid tangling while stitching?

Back

36 inches

Front

This tool is used for cutting it has a flat edge and curved handles to make cutting fabric on a flat surface easier.

Back

shears

Front

This tool is used to remove stitches from fabric?

Back

seam ripper

Front

This tool has an "eye" (hole) and allows you to draw thread through fabric when sewing.

Back

needle

Front

This type of stitch looks like a dashed line once completed. Each stitch should be even and space approximately 1/8 inch in length. Often used to sew on an applique.

Back

Running stitch