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Tween Living-Unit 8 Sewing and Clothing

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Label in clothing that gives directions for washing, drying, and ironing

a)

Leading lines

b)

Care label

c)

Dry clean

d)

Garment

e)

Mend

2.

A style that gains and loses popularity quickly

a)

Leading lines

b)

Fad

c)

Mend

d)

Garment

e)

Dry clean

3.

The process that involves using chemicals instead of water to clean fabrics

a)

Leading lines

b)

Fad

c)

Mend

d)

Garment

e)

Dry clean

4.

A piece of clothing

a)

Leading lines

b)

Fad

c)

Mend

d)

Garment

e)

Dry clean

5.

To fix minor problems in clothing

a)

Leading lines

b)

Fad

c)

Mend

d)

Garment

e)

Dry clean

6.

Lines or patterns in fabric that lead the eyes in a certain direction

a)

Leading lines

b)

Fad

c)

Garment

d)

Mend

7.

A short, thin, piece of metal with one pointed end and one end with a metal or plastic head

a)

Shears

b)

Pincushion

c)

Pin

d)

Needle

8.

A stuffed holder for pins that aren’t in use

a)

Shears

b)

Pincushion

c)

Pin

d)

Needle

9.

A short, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one end with a small opening for thread (called an eye)

a)

Shears

b)

Pincushion

c)

Pin

d)

Needle

10.

Sewing scissors that are usually longer than regular scissors and have one finger hole that is larger than the other

a)

Shears

b)

Pincushion

c)

Pin

d)

Needle

11.

Using an iron to gently smooth wrinkles

a)

Pressing

b)

Iron

c)

Straight stitch

d)

Fabric

12.

An appliance that uses heat to smooth wrinkles out of fabric

a)

Pressing

b)

Iron

c)

Straight stitch

d)

Fabric

13.

Cloth used to create clothing

a)

Pressing

b)

Iron

c)

Straight stitch

d)

Fabric

14.

Stitches in a straight line created by sewing down through the front of the fabric and up through the back of the fabric

a)

Pressing

b)

Iron

c)

Straight stitch

d)

Fabric

15.

Created on the edges of clothing when fabric is folded over and stitched

a)

Hem

b)

Thread

c)

Notions

d)

Hem tape

16.

An adhesive strip that is heated with an iron to create a hem

a)

Hem

b)

Thread

c)

Notions

d)

Hem tape

17.

Items like thread and elastic that become part of a clothing product

a)

Hem

b)

Thread

c)

Notions

d)

Hem tape

18.

A thin strand of material twisted together and used for sewing

a)

Hem

b)

Thread

c)

Notions

d)

Hem tape

19.

Horizontal lines

a)

Makes a person look shorter and wider

b)

Makes a person look taller and thinner

c)

Makes a person look shorter and thinner

d)

Makes a person look taller and wider

20.

Vertical lines

a)

Makes a person look thinner and taller

b)

Makes a person look shorter and thinner

c)

Makes a person look taller and heavier

d)

Makes a person look shorter and heavier

21.

Bulky fabrics

a)

makes a person look bigger

b)

makes a person look smaller

c)

have not visual effect on a person's appearance

22.

Clothing and appearance affect self-esteem.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

Dressing well requires wearing the latest fads.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Dressing to fit the occasion can make a good first impression.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Yellow, orange, and red are considered ____ colors.

a)

warm

b)

cool

c)

neutral

26.

Green, blue, and violet are considered _____ colors.

a)

neutral

b)

cool

c)

warm

27.

Wearing clothes that are appropriate for outside temperatures is an example of _____.

a)

following the clothing care label

b)

making a good impression

c)

dressing to fit the occasion

d)

wearing a fad

28.

Removing clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops will help _____.

a)

keep the dryer clean

b)

prevent wrinkles

c)

prevent staining

d)

prevent stretching

29.

Why should you fold sweaters instead of hanging them?

a)

To make more work for you

b)

To stay organized

c)

To prevent stretching and sagging

d)

To prevent wrinkles

30.

Which of these is a benefit of knowing how to sew?

a)

All of the answers are correct

b)

Improving the appearance of clothing

c)

Lengthening the life of garments

d)

Saving money

31.

True or false: You should always use a pincushion to store pins you aren’t using.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Which tool is used with thread through its eye?

a)

Needle

b)

Pin

33.

Which equipment do you need for stitching?

a)

All of the answers are correct

b)

Fabric

c)

Thread

d)

Needle