BASIC HAND STITCHES

1. It is use for outlining, straight and curved lines, stems for plants, filling if row are stitched together . Creates a rope like appearance.

• stem stich

• cross stitch

• running stitch

• herringbone sttich

2. It is quite important in successful sewing. This is used to hold fabric temporary in place, until permanently

• Basting

• Running stitch

• Blanket stitch

• Overcast stitch

It is used for border, edging, can be stitched over a ribbon or braid to hold it down.

• Herringbone stitch

• Whip Stitch

• Chain Stitch

• Back Stitch

Which of the following is an illustration of blanket stitch?It is use to enclose the raw edges of heavy fabrics and as decorative stitch.

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It is known as the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches.

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Which of the following stitches can not be used to prevent fabric edges from raveling?

• whip stitch

• blanket stitch

• overcast stitch

• basting

Which of the following stitches can be used to sew eyelets or buttonholes by hand learn the buttonhole stitch.

• slip stitch

• fell stitch

• blanket stitch

• overcast stitch

It is the most basic of the hand sewing stitches. It has many variation according to the requirement.

• Blanket Stitch

• Running Stitch

• Fell stitch

• basting

Which of the following stitches can be used in hemming?

• Catch Stitch

• Whip Stitch

• Slip Stitch

• all of the above.

Sewing helps you develop fine motor skills, improve your focus and concentration and teaches the importance of patience and self-control.

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• False

• Cannot be determined

• not applicable