NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsSports/Sewing 1 Practice Quiz #1 (2024)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the presser foot do?
a)
Forces the fabric to move while being stitched
b)
Controls the tightness or looseness of the thread
c)
Hold the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs
d)
Controls the speed at which the machine sews
2.
A well balanced tension produces a stitch that:
a)
Appears the same on both sides
b)
Is loose on the top with loops
c)
Pulls the top thread to the back of the fabric
d)
Is loose on the bottom with loop
3.
What is the purpose of backstitching?
a)
Anchor the layers of fabric together
b)
Provide an accent to an edge as a finishing detail
c)
A second row of stitching to make a seam stronger
d)
Stitching a short distance to reinforce stitching in a seam
4.
What sewing construction term is a line of stitching on the right/outside of a garment?
a)
Topstitching
b)
Basting stitch
c)
Reinforcement stitch
d)
Miter
5.
Identify the indicated seam guideline shown in the diagram:
a)
1/4"
b)
3/8"
c)
1/2"
d)
5/8"
6.
What is an example of a seam finish?
a)
Pressing a seam after it's sewn
b)
Pinking or zig-zagging the raw edges
c)
Trimming off frayed edge
7.
The most common standard seam allowance for a commercial pattern is:
a)
1/4"
b)
1/2"
c)
5/8"
d)
1"
8.
The area between the stitching line and the cut edge of the fabric is:
a)
Extra fabric
b)
The selvage
c)
The seam allowance
d)
Clean finish
9.
The seam allowance (width) guidelines on the sewing machine are located on the:
a)
Stitch Plate
b)
Stitch Length Control
c)
Stitch number control
d)
Feed Dogs
10.
The feed dogs:
a)
Hold the fabric in place
b)
Move the fabric while stitching
c)
Push the needle up and down
d)
Hold the bobbin
11.
The small diamond/triangular shaped markings (notches) on the cutting line of pattern pieces are:
a)
Used to transfer markings to the fabric
b)
There to make the pattern look cool
c)
Used for matching pattern pieces together
d)
A guideline for stitching
12.
The straight of grain arrow (or grainline-shown in the image) should be:
a)
Parallel to the selvage edge
b)
Perpendicular to the selvage edge
c)
Diagonal to the selvage edge
13.
The BEST time to transfer markings to the fabric is:
a)
Before cutting out the pattern pieces
b)
After the pattern pieces are cut out but before they are removed from the fabric
c)
After the pattern pieces are cut out and removed from the fabric
d)
After you begin sewing
14.
In the illustration, which pattern piece has been incorrectly place?
a)
Piece #1
b)
Piece #3
c)
Piece #6
d)
Piece #8
15.
When using a directional print fabric, the pattern pieces:
a)
Must not follow the pattern layout on the guide sheet
b)
Go which ever way you can fit them
c)
Must all be going the same direction
d)
Should be put upside down on the fabric
16.
Using the image, which letter represents the selvage, which is the tightly woven finished edge?
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter C
c)
Letter D
d)
Letter E
17.
What is the name of the black and white sketches of the front, back and detailed views on a pattern envelope?
a)
Technical flats
b)
Suggest fabric
c)
Yardage requirements
d)
Notions
18.
Which of the following is found on a pattern guidesheet?
a)
Finished garment measurements
b)
Suggested fabrics
c)
Sewing instructions
d)
Yardage requirements
19.
Which of the following items would be considered a notion?
a)
Interfacing
b)
Fabric
c)
Scissors
d)
Elastic
20.
How would you add length to a pair of pants?
a)
Add additional length to the hemline
b)
Add additional height to the waistline
c)
Cut along the adjustment line and spread the desired amount
d)
Add the same amount of length to the front and back pattern pieces
Reset
