Hand Sewing Tools and Basic Hand Sewing Stitches

Identify this stitch.

• overcast/whip

• blanket

• backstitch

Identify this stitch.

• overcast/whip

• backstitch

• blanket stitch

Identify this stitch.

• blanket stitch

• basting stitch

• back stitch

When threading a needle, the thread should come just past your...

• elbow

• hand

• arm

When you thread the needle, which part of the needle does the thread go through?

• eye

• point

• shaft

When placing straight pins to secure patterns or fabrics, how should they be placed? (2 answers)

• diagonal

• perpendicular

• parallel

Knots should always be hidden in between fabric layers or on the back.

• True

• False

Using fabric/sewing shears on paper is not recommended because it can dull the blades.

• True

• False

All hand stitches are all used to permanently sew fabric together.

• True

• False

Sewing needles come in a variety of sizes.

• True

• False