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Hand Sewing Tools and Rules

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are these called?
a)

Sewing/Fabric Shears

b)

Pinking/Fancy Shears

c)

Thread Scissors/Shears

2.
What is this called?
a)
Pin cushion
b)
Thimble
c)
Needle
d)
Shear
3.

It's ok to leave pins/needles/trash on the floor & desk tops for Ms. Z. & the custodians to pick up.

a)

Yes, of course.

b)

Absolutely not!

4.

When you set your scissors down, make sure that you

a)

put them on the sewing machine so you don't lose them.

b)

leave them open so they will be easier to pick up again.

c)

close them so the sharp edges can't cut someone.

d)

set them on your chair so you know where they are.

5.

When not using, keep all sewing tools in __________

a)

alphabetical order

b)

a pile on the table

c)

your sewing container

d)

the back of the classroom

6.

When passing scissors/shears to someone, you should offer the other person the _________

a)

sharp end

b)

handle

c)

neither option

d)

both options

7.

When using a seam ripper, rip the seam

a)

away from you

b)

up and to the right

c)

towards you

d)

it really doesn't matter

8.

Pins should not be put in your mouth or skin because:

a)

They are dirty

b)

You could swallow them

c)

They probably were on the floor at one time

d)

All of the above

9.

Fabric shears should be used for:

a)

Paper only

b)

Fabric only

c)

Paper and fabric

d)

Anything you need them for

10.
This tool has a head and is used to temporarily hold fabric together
a)
pin
b)
needle
c)
iron
d)
sharp pointy thing
11.
This tool has an eye and is used to carry thread through the fabric to make stitches
a)
thread
b)
pin
c)
seam ripper
d)
needle
12.

This tool is used to measure crafts/fabric/people

a)
measuring tape
b)
yard stick
c)
ruler
d)
seam gauge
13.
Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing
a)
Toward the floor
b)
Toward the ceiling
c)
Students should never walk with shears
d)
Outward
14.
It is best to avoid wearing dangling jewelry and loose sleeves when sewing.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
This tool is used to remove unwanted stitches.
a)
Clippers
b)
Seam ripper
c)
Pinking shears
16.

A flexible measuring device in taking body measurements.

a)

sewing gauge

b)

L-square

c)

tape measure

d)

french curve

17.

This is a very useful tool for measuring straight seamlines and general measuring purposes.

a)

L-square

b)

Ruler

c)

Tape measure

d)

Sewing gauge

18.
What am I ?
a)
Button
b)
Circle 
c)
threader
19.
What am I ?
a)

tomato with an extension

b)

emery bag to sharpen needles

c)

strawberry to make the pin cushion pretty

20.
What am I?
a)

marking/fabric pencil

b)
pen
c)
tracing wheel
21.
What am I?
a)
needle
b)
Needle threader
c)
nickel
22.
What am I?
a)
pin
b)
safety pin
c)
straight pins
23.
What am I?
a)

thing of thread

b)

spool of nylon

c)

spool of thread

24.

What is the name/purpose of this?

a)

Fabric Marker/It helps you mark a hem, or measure a smaller amount.

b)

Straight Edge/It helps you make a place a button on a piece of fabric.

c)

Thimble/It protects your fingers when hand sewing.

d)

Rotary Cutter/It is used to cut small circles of fabric.

25.

The factory finished edge of a fabric

a)

grain of fabric

b)

pattern markings

c)

selvage end

d)

press end

26.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
27.
One of the strongest "hand sewing" stitches is the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Catch Stitch
c)
Running Stitch
d)
Backstitch
28.

The back stitch can be used as a more secure option to sew items together.

a)

True

b)

False

29.
This is used to press fabric:
a)
Ironing Board
b)
Iron
c)
Chain Saw
d)
Book
30.

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

a)

The length of your desk.

b)

The length of your arm or to across your chest.

c)

Twice the length of a worksheet.

d)

Three times the length of a worksheet.

31.

Always keep straight pins in the _________

a)

original package

b)

pin cushion

c)

plastic wrap

d)

none of the above

32.

A running stitch is generally used as a rapid repair option...until you can fix it with a more sturdy option later.

Also, it can be used to gather all material if pulled tightly.

a)

True

b)

False

33.
This tool is used to hold pins and needles when they are not being used.
a)
shears
b)
straight pin
c)
needle
d)
pin cushion
e)
tape measure
34.

String that is used to hold pieces of fabric together

a)

thread

b)

seam ripper

c)

thimble

d)

pin cushion

e)

tape measure

35.
Clean up around your work area before you leave the classroom and put your materials away.
a)
true
b)
false
36.
Avoid sewing over straight pins.
a)
true
b)
false
37.

What does this sewing tool do?

a)

Measures how far your seam is from the edge of the fabric

b)

Measures how big buttons are

c)

Rips out sewing mistakes

d)

Measures your level of sewing skills

38.

Which picture shows the stitch where you keep going back into the end of the previous stitch?

a)

b)

c)

39.

Which picture shows a running stitch?

a)

b)

c)

d)

40.

What is the purpose of sewing? (Choose all that apply).

a)

To attach two or more pieces of fabric together to create something.

b)

To help the environment

c)

To repair an item.

d)

To add creative decorative elements to your project.

41.

What is the name of the material used to crochet?

a)

Yarn

b)

Floss

c)

Thread

42.

What is the name of the first knot created to hold your chain?

a)

Slipknot

b)

Angler's Loop

c)

Bowline

43.

The main first step to all crochet is the chain.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

One of the main reasons your crocheted project may bow, curl, or lose it's shape is inconsistent stitches.

a)
True
b)
False
45.

You must _____ your yarn-based project throughout/at the end to ensure its shape remains consistent.

a)

BLOCK

b)

pull

c)

pitch

d)

fold