Hand Sewing Review

What is a running stitch?

• a decorative edge stitch

• a strong hand stitch where the needle goes backwards

• a basic hand stitch

• a small knot tied at the end of a stitch

When would we do a backstitch? (three correct answers)

• to make a strong seam

• to decorate

• to finish a seam

• for a high-stress area

Which one is an overcast/whip stitch?

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Which one is a blanket stitch?

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Why do we need a finishing knot at the end of our hand-sewing project?

• So that the stitches don't come undone

• to add decoration

• to make the fabric easier to cut

• I don't know!

What do we use notches for?

• decoration

• to align pieces of fabric during sewing

• to mark the center

What is the difference between fashion fabric and lining?

• Fashion fabric is inside the garment and lining is outside of the garmen

• Fashion fabric is outside of the garment and lining is inside the garment

• Fashion fabric is only for fashion and lining is only for coats

why is it important to press or finger press your seams?

• the unpressed garment will be stiff

• the pressed garment will have crisp and clean edges

• pressing is only done for wrinkles

• pressing changes the color of the fabric to match the threads

Why do we create a "thread shank" for a button?

• To make the button hard to remove

• To hide the color of the thread being use

• To provide space for the fabric of the buttonhole to sit under the button

Do you have any questions?