TLE7 Basic Sewing

What tool is essential for taking body measurements in sewing? 

 

• Scissors 

• Thimble

• Measuring tape

• Needle 

A seamstress needs to measure the length of fabric accurately. Which tool should she use? 

 

• Ruler

• Yardstick

• Measuring tapeBoth B and C

• Measuring tape

Which of the following stitches is used for hemming?  It is the ____________________________ stitch.

   

 

• Running

• Blind

• Satin  

• Cross

The zigzag stitch is primarily used for­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________________________________________.

 

• Decorating

• Hemming

• Preventing fabric edges from fraying

• Joining two pieces of fabric 

Which is NOT a tool in basic sewing? 

   

 

• Sewing machine 

• Seam ripper 

• Blender

• Iron

The straight stitch is typically used for _____________________________________________.

   

• Decoration

• Embroidery

• Hemming

• Joining seams

It is a thin piece of steel, one end of which is pointed and the other end which as an eye where thread is inserted.

 

• Hand needle

• Pins

• thread

• machine needle

What is the importance of learning basic sewing stitches for beginners?  To _______________.

 

• be able to create complex garments immediately 

• understand the foundation of sewing technique

• replace the need for a sewing machine 

• focus solely on hand sewing 

A thimble is used in sewing to ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________________.

• measure fabric

• cut threads

• hold fabric together

• protect the finger from needle

An essential step in measuring body measurements for clothing is ­­­­­­­_________________________.

 

• guessing the measurements 

• using a flexible measuring tape

• measuring over loose clothing 

• using a rigid ruler