WorksheetsPrinciples of Sewing
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 16mins
What tool do you use to to hand sew?
Pin
Needle
Thimble
What tool do you use to hold your fabric together?
Seam ripper
Needle
Pin
What is the standard seam allowance measurement?
5/8"
8/5"
4/8"
What is the first step in the principles of sewing?
Wrong side to wrong side
Right side to right side
Right side to wrong side
How do you reinforce your stitching on the sewing machine?
By sewing at 5/8".
By sewing in a straight line.
By using the backstitch/reverse button on machine.
How can you tell the right side from the wrong side on your fabric?
The right side has the vibrant color and/or design.
The right side is dull and faded.
There is no difference between the right and wrong side.
This is an example of a:
Seam Ripper
Seam Gauge
Thimble
Needle Threader
How long is the thread used when completing hand sewing stitches?
The length of your desk.
The length of your arm.
Twice the length of a worksheet.
Three times the length of a worksheet.
When you are at the sewing machine
Your friends can help you by pressing the foot pedal while you sew
Your friends can help you by turning the hand wheel
You are the only person allowed to operate the sewing machine
You should sit up on your feet to make you taller
To avoid sewing through your fingers
Let the feed dog move the fabric (the machine), you just guide the fabric
Place your hands on either side of the presser foot
Pay attention to what you are doing
All of the above
Fabric shears should be used for:
Paper only
Fabric only
Paper and fabric
Anything you need them for
What is the purpose of putting a knot on your thread when doing hand sewing?
To stop the needle from unthreading.
To stop the thread from coming out of the fabric.
To stop the pin from coming undone.
What is your goal when sewing?
To complete the project.
To make it look like you did it yourself.
To make it look like you bought it in a store.
What should you do when you are finished with your project to give it that finished look?
Clip off extra threads.
Sew at correct seam allowance.
Trim your seam allowance.
What is a trick when threading a needle?
A steady hand
Good eyesight
Cutting or licking the thread
What is the most popular natural fiber used in our clothing?
Wool
Cotton
Silk
What is a disadvantage of cotton clothing?
It is itchy and shrinks.
It wrinkles and shrinks.
It shrinks but comfortable.
Why do you need notions when sewing?
It completes the project.
It is a good idea to have.
You don't need them.
What is the most common notion that is used when sewing?
Shank buttons
Snaps
Thread
Why don't you use sewing shears to cut paper?
They are too sharp to use.
They will dull the shears.
They will dull the paper.
Why do clothing manufacturers use synthetic fibers?
They are cheaper.
They are more expensive to use.
Most manufacturers don't use synthetic fibers.
What will happen if you don't sew from the top edge of the seam to the bottom edge?
Nothing - it doesn't matter
There will be more room for the seam to move.
There will be a hole.
What can you do so that the sewing machine doesn't become unthreaded?
Wrap the thread around the needle.
Rotate the hand wheel toward you.
Make sure you have long thread tails when starting to sew.
What sewing tool prevents material from unraveling?
Pinking shears
Seam ripper
Thimble
Where do you find the information about the fibers and care of your clothing?
Food label
Directional Tab
Care label
How is a needle different from a pin?
The needle has an eye and the pin has a head.
The needle has a head and the pin has an eye.
There is no difference.
What sewing tool will help to take out a stitch?
Thimble
Sewing gauge
Seam ripper
How do you make a shank when sewing a button on?
Push needle up under the button.
Wrap thread on wrong side of fabric to push the button higher.
Wrap thread on right side of fabric around bottom of button several times to create a post.
What are the two parts of a stitch on the sewing machine?
Spool & bobbin
Post & bobbin
Spool & threader
Why do you need pins when sewing?
To sew the fabric together.
To hold the fabric together when sewing.
You don't need them because the fabric won't move.
Which is the strongest of natural fibers?
Cotton
Wool
Silk
Why would someone like to sew?
They make something that everyone else has.
They make something that is unique and reflects their personality.
They make something that everyone would like and show their interests.
