Hand Stitches

Hand Stitches may be defined as:

• sewing with a threaded needle by hand

• looping thread with the hand

• using a needle to stitch on a machine

• decorative finishes done on fabric

Stitches may be placed into ____ main categories.

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 6

Temporary stitches are made to _____________________.

• last for the life of the garment

• last for a short period of time

• enhance the design of the garment

• hold the pattern pieces in place

The stitches that are created to last for the life of the garment is called ____________________.

• embroidery stitches

• temporary stitches

• permanent stitches

• basting stitches

Which of the following is an example of a temporary stitch?

• Chain Stitch

• Running Stitch

• Even Basting

• Backstitch

Which of the following is an example of a permanent stitch?

• Diagonal Tacking

• Uneven Basting

• Even Basting

• Running Stitch

Embroidery stitches are used for:

• holding pattern pieces for a short time

• adding colour and design to fabric

• protecting the fabric

• neatening fabric

A temporary stitch can be started with a ______.

• knot

• not

• bump

• double stitch

All permanent stitches are started with a ___________.

• knot

• backstitch

• bump

• not

All of following are permanent stitches except:

• running stitch

• backstitch

• oversewing

• diagonal basting