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TLE7 Basic Sewing

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What tool is essential for taking body measurements in sewing? 

 

a)

Scissors 

b)

Thimble

c)

Measuring tape

d)

Needle 

2.

A seamstress needs to measure the length of fabric accurately. Which tool should she use? 

 

a)

Ruler

b)

Yardstick

c)

Measuring tapeBoth B and C

d)

Measuring tape

3.

Which of the following stitches is used for hemming?  It is the ____________________________ stitch.

   

 

a)

Running

b)

Blind

c)

Satin  

d)

Cross

4.

The zigzag stitch is primarily used for­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________________________________________.

 

a)

Decorating

b)

Hemming

c)

Preventing fabric edges from fraying

d)

Joining two pieces of fabric 

5.

Which is NOT a tool in basic sewing? 

   

 

a)

Sewing machine 

b)

Seam ripper 

c)

Blender

d)

Iron

6.

The straight stitch is typically used for _____________________________________________.

   

a)

Decoration

b)

Embroidery

c)

Hemming

d)

Joining seams

7.

It is a thin piece of steel, one end of which is pointed and the other end which as an eye where thread is inserted.

 

a)

Hand needle

b)

Pins

c)

thread

d)

machine needle

8.

What is the importance of learning basic sewing stitches for beginners?  To _______________.

 

a)

be able to create complex garments immediately 

b)

understand the foundation of sewing technique

c)

replace the need for a sewing machine 

d)

focus solely on hand sewing 

9.

A thimble is used in sewing to ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________________.

a)

measure fabric

b)

cut threads

c)

hold fabric together

d)

protect the finger from needle

10.

An essential step in measuring body measurements for clothing is ­­­­­­­_________________________.

 

a)

guessing the measurements 

b)

using a flexible measuring tape

c)

measuring over loose clothing 

d)

using a rigid ruler 

11.

The back stitch is used for ­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________.

 

a)

strength and durability in seams

b)

decorative purposes only 

c)

hemming garments 

d)

creating buttonholes 

12.

Which is a benefit of knowing basic sewing skills? It __________________________________.

 

 

a)

eliminates the need for buying clothes

b)

allows for personal clothing repair and adjustment

c)

ensures professional tailoring results

d)

replaces the need for professional sewing service

13.

The purpose of using a seam ripper is to ­­­­­­­­­­­___________________________________________.

 

a)

create holes for buttons 

b)

cut fabric

c)

remove unwanted stitches

d)

measure seam allowances 

14.

Which of the following is a basic stitch in sewing? 

 

 

a)

Chain stitch

b)

Back stitch

c)

Running stitch

d)

All of the above

15.

Which statement is true about basic sewing tools?

 

a)

A sewing machine is not considered a basic tool

b)

Basic tools include needles, thread, scissors, and measuring

c)

Only expensive tools are necessary for quality sewing

d)

Basic sewing can be done without any tools

16.

The main purpose of body measurement in sewing is to _______________________________.

 

 

a)

ensure the garment will fit properly

b)

determine the weight of the fabric needed

c)

guess the size of the garment

d)

make the sewing process longer

17.

Which of the following is an advantage of hand sewing over machine sewing? It ___________.

 

 

a)

it is faster

b)

requires less skill

c)

offers greater control for detailed work

d)

can handle thicker fabrics more easily

18.

The process of adjusting the length of a garment, usually at the hem is called ­­­­­­­­­­­_____________.

 

a)

Embroidering     

b)

Hemming   

c)

Patching   

d)

Pleating

19.

The type of stitch ideal for sewing stretchy fabrics is ­­­­­­­­­­­­______________________________ stitch.

 

a)

Back  

b)

Zigzag         

c)

Running      

d)

Blind

20.

In sewing, what is the purpose of a basting stitch? To _________________________________.

 

 

a)

permanently join pieces of fabric

b)

temporarily hold fabric together

c)

decorate the fabric

d)

finish the edges of the fabric

21.

It is “a decorative stitch” used to finish an unhemmed blanket.

 

a)

Running stich  

b)

basting  

c)

blanket stitch

d)

chain stitch

22.

The primary function of a sewing machine's tension control is to ­­­­­_________________________.

 

 

a)

adjust the speed of sewing

b)

control the tightness or looseness of the stitches

c)

change the type of stitch

d)

determine the thickness of the fabric