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Sewing Notions

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The tools used to help in sewing, such as pins, needles, scissors, elastic, buttons, etc are called:

a)

Pins

b)

Needles

c)

Pattern

d)

Notions

2.

A small tool used to cut and remove stitches is a:

a)

Needle

b)

Seam Ripper

c)

Stitch

d)

Ruler

3.

A thin piece of metal that is pointed at one end and has a small hole, or eye, at the other. With thread looped through the eye, it is used to carry thread through a fabric in the sewing process.

a)

Pin

b)

Notion

c)

Ruler

d)

Needle

4.

A thin, flexible tape marked with measurements that can be used for patterns or body measurements.

a)

Ruler

b)

Notion

c)

Measuring Tape

d)

Seam Allowance

5.

A thin piece of metal that is pointed at one end and has a rounded top at the other. It is used to hold together fabric in preparation for sewing is called a:

a)

Stitch

b)

Seam allowance

c)

Needle

d)

Pin

6.

What is this an image of?

a)

Needle

b)

Pins

c)

Shewing Shears

d)

Ruler

7.

What is this an image of?

a)

Ruler

b)

Needle

c)

Pattern

d)

Measuring Tape

8.

What is this an image of?

a)

Seam Ripper

b)

Seam Allowance

c)

Stitch

d)

Sewing Shears

9.

This is used to cut fabric (similar to a pizza cutter) and has a very sharp blade.

a)

Dressmaker shears

b)

Pinking shears

c)

Rotary cutter

d)

Embroidery scissors

10.

When sewing, the supply used to permanently hold pieces of fabric together.

a)

Yarn

b)

Twine

c)

String

d)

Thread

11.

These are used to move easily through and cut smoothly through fabric.

a)

Pinking shears

b)

Fabric Shears

c)

Embroidery scissors

d)

Scissors

12.

This is used to store straight pins and needles.

a)

Pin holder

b)

Pin box

c)

Pincushion

13.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
14.

A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.

a)

Seam gauge

b)

Tape measure

c)

French curve

d)

L-square

15.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
Thread
b)
Eye of the needle
c)
Notions
d)
Pin cushion
16.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
Thread
b)
Eye of the needle
c)
Notions
d)
Pin cushion
17.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
Thread
b)
Eye of the needle
c)
Notions
d)
Pin cushion
18.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
machine needle
b)
ironing board
c)
seam gauge
d)
thimble
19.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
machine needle
b)
ironing board
c)
seam gauge
d)
thimble
20.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
hand sewing needle
b)
shears
c)
pin magnet
d)
seam ripper
21.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
hand sewing needle
b)
shears
c)
pin magnet
d)
seam ripper
22.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
hand sewing needle
b)
shears
c)
pin magnet
d)
seam ripper
23.
What is the name of this sewing tool?
a)
Seam ripper
b)
iron
c)
pins
d)
sewing machine
24.
What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?
a)
twisted fibers of any kind used for sewing
b)
the opening at the top of a needle that thread goes through
c)
small articles such as buttons, thread, ribbon, etc, used for sewing
d)
a small cushion into which pins are stuck until needed
25.
What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?
a)
a specialized needle used for a sewing machine
b)
a flat, cloth covered board on legs, often foldable, on which clothing, linen, or other similar materials are ironed
c)
a ruler, typically 6 inches long, used for measuring short spaces
d)
a small cap, usually of metal, worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a need through cloth while sewing
26.

What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?

a)

a specialized needle used for a sewing machine

b)

a flat, cloth covered board on legs, often foldable, on which clothing, linen, or other similar materials are ironed

c)

a ruler, typically 6 inches long, used for measuring short spaces (such as how wide a seam should be)

d)

a small cap, usually of metal, worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a need through cloth while sewing

27.

What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?

a)

a small, slender, rodlike instrument with a sharp point at one end and an eye for thread at the other, for passing thread through cloth to make stitches in sewing.

b)

a tool used to cut fabric. Have an angled handle that makes the blades flatted for a more precise cut.

c)

a magnet used to magnetically hold pins in place until needed.

d)

a small tool used for ripping stitches

28.
What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?
a)
a small, slender, rodlike instrument with a sharp point at one end and an eye for thread at the other, for passing thread through cloth to make stitches in sewing.
b)
scissors used for various fabrics
c)
a magnet used to magnetically hold pins in place until needed.
d)
a small tool used for ripping stitches
29.
What is the definition or use of this sewing tool?
a)
a small tool used for ripping stitches
b)
an appliance with a flat metal bottom, used when heated, as by electricity, to press or smooth clothes, linens, etc.
c)
a short, slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a head at the other, for fastening things together.
d)
a machine which is mechanically driven needle used to stitch materials together with thread.
30.

These are called...

a)

Fabric Shears

b)

Scissors

c)

Pinking Shears

d)

Shears

31.

Pinking Shears are used for what?

a)

to trim along “raw” edges of fabric to prevent fraying (the fabric coming apart).

b)

To create a cool looking edge on the fabric

c)

To trim fabric

d)

For any purpose in sewing

32.

Pinking shears cut in what type of pattern?

a)

wiggle-waggle

b)

zig-zag

c)

scallop

d)

here and there

33.

What is the name of this sewing tool?

a)

Fabric clippers/scissors

b)

Scissors

c)

Fabric Shears

d)

Thread Clippers/Scissors

34.

What are these notions called?

a)

Fabric markers

b)

Fabric notchers

c)

Marking pens/pencils

d)

Pattern notes

35.

Marking pens can generally be removed using which two methods?

a)

Water

b)

Cleaning Spray

c)

Air (they dissolve on their own)

d)

Heat (putting it in the dryer)