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QUIZS: Hand Sewing Unit Test

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should ALWAYS KNOT at the the beginning and ending of permeant stitching. We can do this by making 3-4 loop-n-locks in the same spot.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

This tool has a head to prevent it from going completely through the fabric. It can be used to hold a paper pattern onto fabric while cutting or two pieces of fabric together while being sewn?

a)
Seam Ripper
b)
Needle
c)
Thimble
d)
Pins
e)
Thread
3.

When you cut your thread it should be no longer than ___, before threading and knotting. Thread that is any longer could lead to tangling when sewing/stitching.

a)
12 inches
b)
18 inches
c)
24 inches
d)
36 inches
e)
As long as whatever you need to sew
4.

ALWAYS pass a scissors or shears by holding the closed blades with handles facing ____ the other person.

a)
away from
b)
towards
5.

This tool is used to safely hold pins and needles when they are not being used.

a)
shears
b)
straight pin
c)
needle
d)
pin cushion
e)
tape measure
6.

Which type of stitch wraps around the edge of your fabric, is recommended for thick fabric and is often used to finish raw edges of fabric? This stitch is best used when sewing inside out and flipping once done as with the monster project.

a)
Basting Stitch
b)
Overcast stitch
c)
Invisible (inside-outside) stitch
d)
Running stitch
e)
Pinning
7.

This tool has an "eye" (hole) and allows you to draw thread through fabric when sewing.

a)
seam ripper
b)
thimble
c)
needle
d)
pin cushion
e)
tape measure
8.

The line created when two, separate pieces of fabric are sewn sewn together.

a)

Tack

b)

Seam

c)

Tuck

9.

This type of stitch looks like a dashed line once completed. Each stitch should be even and space approximately 1/8 inch in length. Often used to sew on an applique.

a)
Running stitch
b)
Tacking
c)
Invisible (inside-outside) stitch
d)
Overcast stitch
e)
Chain stitch
10.

These are examples of what?

a)
Sew through buttons
b)

Beaded buttons

c)
Shank buttons
d)

Snap buttons

e)

Applique buttons

11.

When carrying scissors or shears, walk with the _____ blades in your hand and your arm straight down at your side or at your chest.

a)

open

b)

closed

12.

If you have sewn stitches into fabric and they need to be removed which tool would be best to remove the stitching?

a)
shears
b)
seam ripper
c)
thimble
d)
needle
e)
tape measure
13.

Which type of stitch should you choose to close a pillow or repair a stuffed animal that has a hole so the stiches won't be seen?

a)
Running stitch
b)
Tacking
c)
Basting stitch
d)
Invisible (inside-outside) stitch
e)
Overcast stitch
14.

This comes on a spool and is used with a needle to sew fabric.

a)
Pin
b)
String
c)
Needle
d)
Thread
e)
Scissors
15.

This tool is used for cutting it has a flat edge and curved handles to make cutting fabric on a flat surface easier.

a)
shears
b)
seam ripper
c)
thimble
d)
pin cushion
e)
tape measure
16.

To create a neat, strong seam your stitches should be ____.

a)

small, close together and even in length

b)

spaced a good distance apart, randomly sized, and large enough

17.

This tool is used for protecting fingers from getting pricked as well as pushing the needle through thick fabric when sewing.

a)
shears
b)
seam ripper
c)
pin
d)
pin cushion
e)
thimble
18.

ALWAYS stop stitching when you have ____ of thread left to allow for backstitching and knotting.

a)

.5-1 inch

b)

2-3 inches

c)

6-8 inches

d)

1 foot

19.

You should always wash your hands with soap and water ____.

a)

if you get poked or cut when sewing before you putting a Band-Aid on

b)

before you start sewing

c)

after you finish sewing