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Hand Sewing Tools and Basic Hand Sewing Stitches

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify this stitch.

a)

overcast/whip

b)

blanket

c)

backstitch

2.

Identify this stitch.

a)

overcast/whip

b)

backstitch

c)

blanket stitch

3.

Identify this stitch.

a)

blanket stitch

b)

basting stitch

c)

back stitch

4.

When threading a needle, the thread should come just past your...

a)

elbow

b)

hand

c)

arm

5.

When you thread the needle, which part of the needle does the thread go through?

a)

eye

b)

point

c)

shaft

6.

When placing straight pins to secure patterns or fabrics, how should they be placed? (2 answers)

a)

diagonal

b)

perpendicular

c)

parallel

7.

Knots should always be hidden in between fabric layers or on the back.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Using fabric/sewing shears on paper is not recommended because it can dull the blades.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

All hand stitches are all used to permanently sew fabric together.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Sewing needles come in a variety of sizes.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Thread is available in a variety of thicknesses and materials.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Fabric shears are the same as regular scissors.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Pinking shears are used for cutting paper.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Joannie wants to keep her woven fabric from fraying. Which tool should she use to keep the edges of her fabric from fraying?

a)

seam ripper

b)

fabric/sewing shears

c)

pinking shears

15.

Jayden needs to hem his pants because they are too long. To measure the fabric that needs to be taken up, what should he use?

a)

seam gauge

b)

measuring tape

c)

pin cushion

16.

What is this called?

a)

bolt of fabric

b)

spool of thread

c)

spool of yarn

17.

What is this called?

a)

pin cushion

b)

needle threader

c)

seam ripper

18.

Gia is sewing her initials on to her new canvas pencil case. Which stitches are the best choice? (choose 2)

a)

backstitch

b)

straight stitch

c)

overcast

19.

Which stitch is best for repairing seams?

a)

backstitch

b)

basting stitch

c)

blanket stitch

20.

Which stitch is best for securely sewing two edges of fabric together?

a)

running stitch

b)

straight stitch

c)

overcast/whip stitch

21.

Which stitch is shown in the image?

a)

straight

b)

back

c)

invisible

d)

overcast

22.

Which stitch is shown in the image?

a)

invisible/slip/ladder

b)

overcast

c)

blanket

d)

back

23.

Which stitch is shown in the image?

a)

straight

b)

back

c)

blanket

d)

overcast

24.

Which stitch is very secure and has stitches that overlap on the back side of the fabric?

a)

straight

b)

back

c)

overcast

d)

blanket

25.

Which stitches are used on the edges of fabric, mostly as a finishing stitch? (2)

a)

overcast

b)

blanket

c)

back

d)

baste

26.

Which stitch is used as a temporary stitch, typically in place of pins?

a)

baste

b)

straight

c)

back

d)

overcast

27.

Which stitch generally uses only a single thread?

a)

overcast

b)

blanket

c)

baste

d)

back

28.

Which stitch is hidden and used to close up finished seams?

a)

overcast

b)

back

c)

invisible/slip/ladder

d)

straight

29.

Which stitch is generally NOT used for repairs?

a)

back

b)

baste

c)

blanket

d)

overcast

30.

Keep stitches ______ and _______ together for a strong seam.

a)

long / tight

b)

loose / close

c)

tight / close

d)

tight / unevenly-spaced

31.

These tools are used on fabric, the ink is generally washable. They can include things like pens, pencils, chalk, tracing paper/tools.

a)

Marking tools

b)

Colored pencils

c)

Sharpie markers

d)

crayons

32.

What are these tools?

a)

tracing wheel/tracing paper

b)

carbon paper/wheel

c)

ink paper /poker

d)

colored paper/rotary wheel

33.

What is this tool?

a)

ruler

b)

measuring tape

c)

seam gauge

d)

thread ruler

34.

Examples of cutting tools include... ( 3 )

a)

b)

c)

d)

35.

Which tool is used to keep the edges of fabric from fraying?

a)

thimble

b)

measuring tape

c)

pinking shears

d)

rotary cutter

36.

Which tool is used to hold patterns and fabric together temporarily?

a)

straight pins

b)

sewing needle

c)

tape

d)

pin cushion

37.

All thread is the same

a)

true

b)

false

38.

Which part of the needle does the thread go through?

a)

eye

b)

shaft

c)

point

39.

Most hand stitches are about ___ to ___ in length.

a)

1/2- 1 inch

b)

1/4-1/2 in

c)

1/8-1/4 in

d)

1/16-1/2 in

40.

What is the purpose of a seam ripper?

a)

To hold fabric together

b)

To measure fabric

c)

To remove stitches

d)

To cut fabric

41.

What is the function of a thimble?

a)

To protect fingers while sewing

b)

To cut threads

c)

To measure fabric

d)

To mark fabric

42.

More delicate fabrics should be sewn with _____ needles.

a)

thicker

b)

thinner

c)

heavier

d)

bigger

43.

When hand sewing items, the knot should be hidden on the _________ or inside the fabric.

a)

topside

b)

backside

c)

left side

d)

right side

44.

Match the following

a)

1.

seam ripper

b)

2.

seam gauge

c)

3.

measuring tape

d)

4.

pinking shears

e)

5.

straight pins

45.

Match the hand stitches

a)

1.

straight stitch

b)

2.

baste stitch

c)

3.

back stitch

d)

4.

overcast/whip stitch

e)

5.

blanket stitch

46.

Which tool is used to keep pins organized while sewing?

a)

fabric shears

b)

seam ripper

c)

measuring tape

d)

pin cushion

47.

What is the main purpose of using a basting stitch?

a)

To permanently join fabric

b)

To temporarily hold fabric in place

c)

To finish fabric edges

d)

To decorate fabric

48.

Which stitch is commonly used to finish the raw edge of fabric?

a)

overcast stitch

b)

back stitch

c)

basting stitch

d)

straight stitch

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