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Handstitches

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of stitch is this?

a)

chain stitch

b)

backstitch

c)

cross stitch

d)

whip stitch

2.

This shows the top of which stitch?

a)

basting

b)

backstitch

c)

half-back stitch

d)

running

3.

This is a __________________ stitch.

a)

blanket

b)

whip

c)

decorative

d)

edge

4.

This shows the top side of which stitch? The back or under side looks like overlapping stitches in a straight line.

a)

half-back

b)

back

c)

pic

d)

hook

5.

This is clearly the ________________ stitch

a)

running

b)

bastiering

c)

backstitch

d)

half-backstitch

6.

The tailor's knot is used at the beginning or end of a row of stitches.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

maybe

7.

What stitch is this?

a)

catch stitch

b)

blind hem

c)

backstitch

d)

chain stitch

8.

Is this button being sewn on correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

9.

What is this part of the sewn on button?

a)

shank

b)

thread

c)

rounds

d)

give

10.

What stitch is this?

a)

whip

b)

blanket

c)

finishing

d)

catch

11.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
12.
One of the strongest "hand sewing" stitches is the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Catch Stitch
c)
Running Stitch
d)
Backstitch
13.

How long is the thread used when completing hand sewing stitches?

a)

The length of your desk.

b)

The length from the tip of your nose to your fingertips.

c)

Twice the length of a worksheet.

d)

Three times the length of a worksheet.

14.

2. It is quite important in successful sewing. This is used to hold fabric temporary in place, until permanently

a)

Basting

b)

Running stitch

c)

Blanket stitch

d)

Overcast stitch

15.

Which of the following is an illustration of the whipstitch (or overcast stitch)? It is use to enclose the raw edges of heavy fabrics and as decorative stitch.

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

It is the most basic of the hand sewing stitches. It has many variations.

a)

Blanket Stitch

b)

Running Stitch

c)

Fell stitch

d)

basting

17.

Sewing helps you develop fine motor skills, improve your focus and concentration and teaches the importance of patience and self-control.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Cannot be determined

d)

not applicable

18.

Hand Stitches may be defined as:

a)

sewing with a threaded needle by hand

b)

looping thread with the hand

c)

using a needle to stitch on a machine

d)

decorative finishes done on fabric

19.

What color thread should I use?

a)

Always use black or white

b)

Only the color that is exactly the same as my fabric

c)

The same color or slightly darker than my fabric

d)

The same color or slightly lighter than my fabric

20.

Which stitch is used for hemming garments?

a)

Basting

b)

Backstitch

c)

Catchstitch

d)

Half-back stitch