Sewing Basics Worksheet

Always turn the hand wheel away from you when you turning it.

• True

• False

When reverse stitching you need to hold the reverse lever down.

• True

• False

Pivoting allows you to sew neat, sharp corners.

• True

• False

The take up lever should always be down when you are beginning to sew.

• True

• False

Fabric shears are also meant to cut paper.

• True

• False

When sewing the machine will not move the fabric for you, so you must push the fabric through.

• True

• False

The difference between the “right” side and the “wrong” side of the fabric:

• The right side is more finished or decorative, and you can tell by brighter colors, clearer patterns, or smoother texture.

• The wrong side is always shinier than the right side.

• Both sides of the fabric are always identical in appearance.

• The right side is always rougher and less colorful than the wrong side.

Fabric shears are used for which of the following purposes?

• Cutting cloth only

• Measuring the length of objects

• Hammering nails into wood

• Cutting paper

A Hand Sewing Needle is used for which of the following purposes?

• Stitching fabric by hand

• Cutting fabric

• Measuring fabric

• Ironing fabric

A pin cushion is used for which of the following purposes?

• To measure fabric

• To sharpen scissors

• To hold pins and needles securely

• To cut threads