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Sewing

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of sewing pin are usually ised for pattern paper.

a)

Dressmaker pins

b)

Silk pins

c)
Wooden head pins
d)

Bank pins

2.

This is a sewing device that fits into the upper part of the middle finger.

a)
needle
b)
threader
c)
thimble
d)
scissors
3.

An emery bag is filled with...

a)
dirt
b)
water
c)

fine grinded glass

d)
sand
4.

Scissors usually measure at about _ inches or less.

a)
4
b)
8
c)
6
d)
10
5.

These are cutting tools that are used for cutting threads, for trimming edges, and for slashing.

a)
Knife
b)
Needle
c)
Hammer
d)
Scissors
6.

It is a measuring device used for marking straight lines, especially when marking a pattern or making your cloth material.

a)
seam ripper
b)
fabric scissors
c)
sewing machine
d)

ruler

7.

This measuring tool is usually made of cloth coated with plastic materials for easy handling and durability.

a)
compass
b)
tape measure
c)
yardstick
d)
ruler
8.

A small spool of thread usually contains about how much thread in yards?

a)

50 to 70

b)

100 to under 500

c)

500 to 1000

d)

15

9.

What is the most common size of pins used in general hand stitching?

a)

Size 16 or 17

b)
Size 3 or 4
c)
Size 10 or 11
d)
Size 5 or 6
10.

True or False: In needle sizing, a higher number means a finer needle.

a)
False
b)
True
11.

Part of the sewing machine that holds the spool of therad to be fed to the needle.

a)

spool pin

b)
stitch plate
c)
thread holder
d)
needle
12.

It is part of the sewing machine where the feet rest and moves up and down which in turn moves the balance wheel.

a)
Bobbin case
b)
Thread tension dial
c)

Treadle

d)
Needle plate
13.

In a sewing machine, where is the needle attached?

a)
Bobbin case
b)
Thread holder
c)
Presser foot
d)
Needle bar
14.

It holds or keeps the thread slightly or tight.

a)

upper thread tension

b)
thimble
c)
needle
d)
spool
15.

In a sewing machine, it is a lever that moves down to loosen the top thread sa the stitch is formed and moves up to remove the slacks as the stitch is completed.

a)
Thread tension lever
b)

Take up lever

c)
Stitch release lever
d)
Thread slack remover
16.

A well-oiled sewing machine would run...

a)

smoothly and silently

b)
jerkily and inconsistently
c)
slowly and inefficiently
d)
roughly and noisily
17.

In operating a sewing machine, which among these should be done in order to avoid breaking the thread?

a)
Ignore the bobbin tension
b)
Use a thicker thread
c)
Sew at a faster speed
d)

Regulate the tension properly

18.

True or False: Placing the bobbin case properly would avoid skipping of stitches.

a)
True
b)
False
19.

In sewing, if you are right handed, your light should come from what side?

a)
Right side
b)
Top side
c)
Bottom side
d)
Left side
20.

True or False: Observing proper posture is important when sewing.

a)
True
b)
False