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WorksheetsTween Living-Unit 8 Sewing and Clothing
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Label in clothing that gives directions for washing, drying, and ironing
Leading lines
Care label
Dry clean
Garment
Mend
A style that gains and loses popularity quickly
Leading lines
Fad
Mend
Garment
Dry clean
The process that involves using chemicals instead of water to clean fabrics
Leading lines
Fad
Mend
Garment
Dry clean
A piece of clothing
Leading lines
Fad
Mend
Garment
Dry clean
To fix minor problems in clothing
Leading lines
Fad
Mend
Garment
Dry clean
Lines or patterns in fabric that lead the eyes in a certain direction
Leading lines
Fad
Garment
Mend
A short, thin, piece of metal with one pointed end and one end with a metal or plastic head
Shears
Pincushion
Pin
Needle
A stuffed holder for pins that aren’t in use
Shears
Pincushion
Pin
Needle
A short, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one end with a small opening for thread (called an eye)
Shears
Pincushion
Pin
Needle
Sewing scissors that are usually longer than regular scissors and have one finger hole that is larger than the other
Shears
Pincushion
Pin
Needle
Using an iron to gently smooth wrinkles
Pressing
Iron
Straight stitch
Fabric
An appliance that uses heat to smooth wrinkles out of fabric
Pressing
Iron
Straight stitch
Fabric
Cloth used to create clothing
Pressing
Iron
Straight stitch
Fabric
Stitches in a straight line created by sewing down through the front of the fabric and up through the back of the fabric
Pressing
Iron
Straight stitch
Fabric
Created on the edges of clothing when fabric is folded over and stitched
Hem
Thread
Notions
Hem tape
An adhesive strip that is heated with an iron to create a hem
Hem
Thread
Notions
Hem tape
Items like thread and elastic that become part of a clothing product
Hem
Thread
Notions
Hem tape
A thin strand of material twisted together and used for sewing
Hem
Thread
Notions
Hem tape
Horizontal lines
Makes a person look shorter and wider
Makes a person look taller and thinner
Makes a person look shorter and thinner
Makes a person look taller and wider
Vertical lines
Makes a person look thinner and taller
Makes a person look shorter and thinner
Makes a person look taller and heavier
Makes a person look shorter and heavier
Bulky fabrics
makes a person look bigger
makes a person look smaller
have not visual effect on a person's appearance
Clothing and appearance affect self-esteem.
true
false
Dressing well requires wearing the latest fads.
true
false
Dressing to fit the occasion can make a good first impression.
true
false
Yellow, orange, and red are considered ____ colors.
warm
cool
neutral
Green, blue, and violet are considered _____ colors.
neutral
cool
warm
Wearing clothes that are appropriate for outside temperatures is an example of _____.
following the clothing care label
making a good impression
dressing to fit the occasion
wearing a fad
Removing clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops will help _____.
keep the dryer clean
prevent wrinkles
prevent staining
prevent stretching
Why should you fold sweaters instead of hanging them?
To make more work for you
To stay organized
To prevent stretching and sagging
To prevent wrinkles
Which of these is a benefit of knowing how to sew?
All of the answers are correct
Improving the appearance of clothing
Lengthening the life of garments
Saving money
True or false: You should always use a pincushion to store pins you aren’t using.
true
false
Which tool is used with thread through its eye?
Needle
Pin
Which equipment do you need for stitching?
All of the answers are correct
Fabric
Thread
Needle
