Basic Stitches

In your own words, explain the term stitching.

Answer explanation

Stitching is the in and out movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material leaving behind a portion of thread.

Stitches can be grouped into three different categories, namely:

• Tacking, Basting and Outlining

• Permanent, Outlining and Decorative

• Permanent, Temporary and Decorative

• Temporary, Basting and Decorative

Name the stitch.

• Split stitch

• Chain stitch

• Fly stitch

• Stem stitch

Name the stitch.

• Chain stitch

• Woven wheel stitch

• Lazy Daisy stitch

• Satin stitch

Name the stitch.

• Herringbone stitch

• Cross stitch

• Blanket stitch

• Feather stitch

Identify the stitch.

• Running Stitch

• Basting Stitch

• Back Stitch

• Blanket Stitch

NAME THAT STITCH!

It is used to hold two or more pieces of fabric together so that it will not move while stitching permanent stitches.

• basting stitch

• running stitch

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

• whip stitch

• blanket stitch

• overcast stitch

• back stitch

Basic hand stitches will not help you fix your clothes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the significance of learning the basic hand stitches in real life situation?

Answer explanation

Learning the basic hand stitches can help you to make repairs such as fixing a torn seam or reattaching a button.