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WorksheetsWayground Quiz for Stitches, Seams, and Pattern Knowledge
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which stitch type is the most common in ready-to-wear garments?
Chainstitch
Lockstitch
Coverstitch
Blindstitch
What does a coverstitch typically do?
Attach buttons
Finish raw edges on knit hems
Create decorative topstitching
Sew zippers
Which seam is commonly used in jeans because it is durable and strong?
French seam
Flat-felled seam
Plain seam
Enclosed seam
An enclosed seam is typically used on:
Waistbands and collars
Leggings
Denim jackets
Activewear tops
A grainline should be placed...
Perpendicular to selvage
Any direction is fine
Parallel to selvage
Only on knits
Which stitch offers stretch and is easily removed?
Lockstitch
Single Chainstitch
Overedge Stitch (serge)
Five-thread safety stitch
Which stitch conceals raw edges AND stretches?
Coverstitch
Lockstitch
Chainstitch
Overedge (serge)
Which stitch is strongest for wovens in heavy-duty garments?
Two-needle coverstitch
Five-thread safety stitch
Coverstitch
Chainstitch
Which stitch would you expect on athletic leggings?
Blind hem
3-needle coverstitch
5-thread safety stitch
Buttonhole
Which seam is most commonly used in denim?
French
Enclosed
Flat-felled
Plain
Which seam is best for sheer fabrics?
French
Flat-felled
Serge-joined
Blind hem
Which seam is fastest for RTW knit production?
Serge-joined
French
Enclosed
Flat-felled
What do notches tell you?
Cutting order
Where to match pieces
Seam allowance amount
Hem depth
What does RED usually indicate in industrial pattern color coding?
Self fabric
Lining
Interfacing
Combo 1
What are drill holes used for?
Hem folding
Stronger seams
Dart points + pocket placement
Fabric type
Which stitch type is best for hemming knit garments because it allows stretch?
Lockstitch
Blindstitch
Coverstitch
Zigzag stitch
Which seam type creates a completely clean, enclosed finish—ideal for lightweight or sheer fabrics?
Plain seam
French seam
Serge-joined seam
Flat-felled seam
What is the primary purpose of seam allowance?
To add decorative detail
To provide space for sewing the seam
To reduce bulk
To identify grain direction
Which seam type is most commonly used in mass production because it is fast and works well for knits?
French seam
Flat-felled seam
Serge-joined seam
Enclosed seam
What do drill holes indicate on an industrial pattern?
Grainline placement
Cutting direction
Small details like pocket placement or dart points
Number of pieces to cut
What does the grainline tell you when placing a pattern on fabric?
Where to add seam allowance
How many pieces to cut
The direction the pattern must align with the fabric’s grain
Where labels are placed
