Fashion Recap

Miley is measuring a piece of wood using a ruler marked in 1/16-inch increments. How many marks are there for 1-inch?

• 4 small marks

• 8 small marks

• 15 small marks

• 16 small marks

Lily is learning how to sew and wants to attach a button to her shirt. What is the first step she should take?

• Poking holes in the fabric

• Tying a knot at the end of the thread

• Threading the needle through the button

• Cutting the button in half

Savannah is learning to sew and wants to know: How does a backstitch differ from a running stitch?

• The backstitch is faster to sew.

• The backstitch creates a stronger, more secure seam by overlapping stitches.

• The backstitch is only decorative.

• The backstitch is only used on knit fabrics.

Jessica is working on hemming a dress by hand. Which hand stitch would be most appropriate for this task?

• Blanket stitch

• Slip stitch

• Basting stitch

• Running stitch

What is the purpose of a basting stitch in sewing?

• To hold fabric layers together temporarily

• To create decorative patterns

• To reinforce seams

• To hem garments

How is a whipstitch typically used in sewing projects?

• To join a decorative edge

• To join two pieces of fabric

• To join a overlock seam

• To join elasticity to fabric

Ethan is sewing a button onto his thick winter coat. What is the purpose of creating a "shank" when doing this?

• To secure the button more tightly

• To leave space between the button and the fabric for easier buttoning

• To make the button look more decorative

• To prevent the button from falling off

• To leave an close space

What is the first step in threading a needle?

• Cut the thread to the desired length.
• Insert the needle into the fabric first.
• Hold the needle in one hand and the thread in the other without connecting them.
• Thread the end of the thread through the eye of the needle.

What is an effective way to sew a four-hole button securely?

• Sew through two diagonal holes repeatedly, then switch to the other two.

• Sew through all four holes simultaneously.

• Sew through each hole once and knot the thread.

• Sew the holes in a random sequence.

Elon is measuring a denim fabric that is 2 and 7/8 inches long. Where would the 7/8 inch mark be on the ruler?

• Just after the 1/2 inch mark

• Between the 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch marks

• Just before the 3-inch mark

• At the halfway point between 2 inches and 3 inches