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Hand Sewing and Measurement Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Natalie is sewing a shank button onto her shirt. What happens if she sews the shank button too tightly to the fabric?

a)

It strengthens the attachment

b)

It causes puckering and restricts fabric movement

c)

It improves alignment

d)

It hides the shank completely

2.

What is the purpose of a pin cushion?

a)

To mark sewing lines

b)

To keep thread clean

c)

To hold and organize pins safely

d)

To measure seam allowance

3.

Which of the following holds the thread when hand sewing?

a)

Seam

b)

Needle

c)

Knot

d)

Hem

4.

When threading the needle for hand sewing, how long should your thread be?

a)

As long as possible

b)

About one arm’s length

c)

12 inches

d)

Two arm’s lengths

5.

Jennifer is helping Jaytru sew a button onto his shirt. Why does Jennifer make a knot at the end of the thread before they start stitching?

a)

To decorate the seam

b)

To prevent thread from tangling

c)

To stop stitches from coming undone

d)

To mark where to start sewing

6.

The 3 P's are?

a)

Precise, Positive, Pretty

b)

Panic, Patience, Patgonia

c)

Patience, Positive Energy, Practice

d)

Practical, Positive, Proof

7.

Elias is measuring the length of his pencil and finds it is 1 centimeter long. How many millimeters is Elias pencil?

a)

10 mm

b)

12 mm

c)

14 mm

d)

16 mm

8.

What is a stitch?

a)

A line drawn on fabric

b)

A loop of thread made with a needle

c)

A fold at the hem of a garment

d)

A pattern for cutting fabric

9.

Which stitch is best for joining fabric layers temporarily?

a)

Overcast Stitch

b)

Basting Stitch

c)

Back Stitch

d)

Slip Stitch

10.

What is a seam?

a)

A fold along the fabric edge

b)

A line where two fabrics are sewn together

c)

A decorative topstitch

d)

The measurement between stitches

11.

What is seam allowance?

a)

The distance between the cut edge and the stitching line

b)

The width of the fabric

c)

The finished edge of a garment

d)

The length of the stitch

12.

What is a hem?

a)

A basting stitch used for temporary sewing

b)

A folded and sewn edge to finish the bottom of a garment

c)

A marking for darts or folds

d)

The thread used for sewing

13.

Alicia is working on a sewing project and needs to temporarily hold two pieces of fabric together before stitching them permanently. Which stitch should she use?

a)

Strong seams on heavy fabric

b)

Gathering or basting temporarily

c)

Decorative embroidery only

d)

Finishing raw edges

14.

Which hand stitch is the strongest for sewing by hand?

a)

Running Stitch

b)

Overcast Stitch

c)

Back Stitch

d)

Slip Stitch

15.

Macklin is sewing a shirt and wants to make sure the raw edges of the fabric do not fray. Which stitch should he use to finish the edges?

a)

Basting Stitch

b)

Overcast Stitch

c)

Slip Stitch

d)

Running Stitch

16.

Which stitch is commonly used to close seams on pillows or linings?

a)

Slip Stitch

b)

Back Stitch

c)

Running Stitch

d)

Catch Stitch

17.

What is the main purpose of a basting stitch?

a)

To permanently attach trims

b)

To temporarily hold fabric layers together

c)

To finish edges of fabric

d)

To hem a garment

18.

Which statement best describes a back stitch?

a)

It’s used for temporary stitches only.

b)

It’s a decorative stitch only.

c)

It’s a strong hand stitch used for attaching trims or zippers.

d)

It’s used only to mark fabric.

19.

Jenna is measuring the length of a table and finds that it is exactly one foot long. How many inches is the table?

a)

10 inches

b)

12 inches

c)

14 inches

d)

16 inches

20.

Ashley has a ribbon that is 10 inches long, and Angelo has a ribbon that is 25 centimeters long. Which ribbon is longer?

a)

Isabella's ribbon (10 inches)

b)

Jayden's ribbon (25 centimeters)

c)

They are the same length

d)

It depends on the ruler

21.

Stefano is using a ruler to measure a piece of wood. He wants to know how many marks on the ruler equal 1 inch. How many marks are there?

a)

12

b)

10

c)

16

d)

8

22.

How is a shank button attached to fabric?

a)

By sewing through holes on its surface

b)

By sewing through a metal or plastic loop on the back of the button

c)

By gluing it to the surface

d)

By using only a sewing machine

23.

Farah is sewing a shirt and wants to choose a button that will lie flat against the fabric surface. Which button type should she select?

a)

Shank button

b)

2-hole button

c)

Toggle button

d)

Fabric-covered button

24.

Which stitch pattern can be created when sewing a 4-hole button?

a)

Straight stitch or cross stitch (X shape)

b)

Zigzag stitch only

c)

Slip stitch

d)

Overcast stitch

25.

Which of the following best describes a 2-hole button?

a)

Has a raised loop on the back for attachment

b)

Has two holes on the face of the button for stitching

c)

Has four holes for extra reinforcement

d)

Is used only for decorative purposes

26.

What are the two types of threading techniques?

a)

Single & Knot

b)

Needle & Thread

c)

Single & Double

d)

Triple & Single

27.

What part of the needle does the thread go through?

a)

Shaft

b)

Point

c)

Eye

d)

Groove

28.

Rome is trying to thread a needle and decides to lightly moisten the end of the thread first. What is the purpose of this step?

a)

To clean it

b)

To make it stiff so it passes through the eye more easily

c)

To prevent fraying during sewing

d)

To dye the thread

29.

CTE stands for?

a)

Career Teach Edition

b)

Career Technical Education

c)

Carry That Egg

d)

Career Technician Education

30.

Habibi is working on a sewing project and needs an unbleached fabric for her design. She comes across the fabric shown in the image. What is this unbleached fabric called?

a)

Muslim

b)

Maxi

c)

Muslin

d)

Marisol