HELE 6 Q3 Lesson 2 - Sewing Tools and Materials

What is the purpose of a tape measure in sewing?

• To measure body measurements

• To make buttonholes

• To sharpen cutting tools

• To cut fabrics

Which cutting tool is used for cutting zigzag edges for finishing seams?

• Pinking shears

• Dressmaker's shears

• Cutting scissors

• Thread clippers

What is the function of a pincushion in sewing?

• To make buttonholes

• To measure body measurements

• To rip out stitches

• To hold pins and needles

When is a thimble worn in sewing?

• When cutting fabrics

• When measuring hemlines

• When pushing the needle

• When marking buttonholes

What is the purpose of a ruler in sewing?

• To mark buttonholes

• To cut fabrics

• To draw straight seam lines

• To measure body measurements

Which cutting tool is used for clipping threads and snipping slashes of fabric?

• Embroidery scissors

• Trimming scissors

• Dressmaker's shears

• Buttonhole scissors

What is the main function of a sewing needle in sewing?

• To make buttonholes

• To hold pins and needles

• To create stitches

• To rip out stitches

When is a seam ripper used in sewing?

• To sharpen cutting tools

• To measure body measurements

• To rip out stitches

• To cut fabrics

What is the purpose of a yardstick in sewing?

• To make buttonholes

• To mark hemlines

• To cut fabrics

• To measure body measurements

Which cutting tool is intended for making buttonholes?

• Buttonhole scissors

• Embroidery scissors

• Trimming scissors

• Dressmaker's shears