HELE 6_Sewing Reviewer

This is the period where Sewing is a craft that originated.

• Paleolithic Age

• Neolithic Age

• Middle Ages

• Industrial Age

Ancient people joined pieces of materials together as their needle and thread using:

• Plastic needles and synthetic thread

• Metal needles and silk thread

• Wooden sticks and cotton yarn

• Plant fibers and animal bones/horns

Who invented the first sewing machine during the Industrial Age?

• American Elias Howe

• Englishman Thomas Saint

• French Barthélemy Thimonnier

• German Charles Weisenthal

Developing sewing skills can lead to various opportunities. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of learning to sew?

• Starting a small business from home

• Creating unique and personalized gifts

• Becoming an expert at a tailoring shop

• Developing expertise in computer programming

Rulers, L-squares, and French curves belong to which category of sewing tools?

• Cutting tools

• Measuring tools

• Marking tools

• Pressing tools

You need to sew a sturdy seam for the stress points of a backpack. Which stitch is known for its strength and durability, created by back and forth motion with no spaces?

• Overlock stitch

• Chain stitch

• Backstitch

• Zigzag stitch

What is the primary purpose of a seam ripper?

• To cut fabric

• To measure fabric

• To remove stitches

• To press seams

Which tool is used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric?

• Rotary cutter

• Tailor's chalk

• Seam gauge

• Pinking shears

Draw a RUNNING STITCH

You want to add a decorative edge to a homemade blanket. Which stitch is known for its decorative appearance and can also be used to join fabric pieces together?