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Sewing Terms

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of an unpicker in sewing?

a)

To cut fabric

b)

To remove stitches

c)

To measure fabric

d)

To press seams

2.

Which stitch is used to finish the raw edges of fabric to prevent fraying?

a)

Running stitch

b)

Overlock stitch

c)

Cross stitch

d)

Satin stitch

3.

What is the name of the tool used to press seams flat?

a)

Iron

b)

Scissors

c)

Needle

d)

Bobbin

4.

What is the purpose of a pattern in sewing?

a)

To decorate the fabric

b)

To provide a template for cutting fabric pieces

c)

To measure the fabric

d)

To press the fabric

5.

Name this:

a)

Needles

b)

Pins

c)

Safety Pins

d)

Needle Threader

6.

Name this:

a)

Needles

b)

Safety Pins

c)

Straight Pins

d)

Pin Cushion

7.

Name this:

a)

Needle

b)

Thread

c)

Straight Pin

d)

Safety Pin

8.

Name this:

a)

Seam Ripper

b)

Scissors

c)

Rotary Cutter

d)

Thread Snips

9.

Name this:

a)

Un-picker

b)

Scissors

c)

Rotary Cutter

d)

Thread Snips

10.

Name this:

a)

Pins

b)

Needle Threader

c)

Needle

d)

Thread

11.

Holds layers of fabric together with stitches

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Temporarily holds fabric layers together

a)

b)

c)

13.

Guides thread through layers of fabric

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Removes unwanted stitches

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

What is this sewing tool?

a)

Colorful ninja stars

b)

Colorful, waxy coloring things

c)

Tailor's chalk

d)

i have no idea

16.

Why do we use this tool to draw on our fabric? (Check all correct)

a)

It is washable

b)

the marks will disappear

c)

pencil or pen would be a better choice

d)

it's easier to see the colored markings on fabric

17.

(a)   hold fabric layers together as you sew.

18.

A (a)   has an eye and is used for sewing.

19.

What does this tool do?

a)

It removes sewing mistakes

b)

To cut holes in fabric

c)

To sew on a button

20.

You can cut both paper and fabric with sewing shears.

a)

True

b)

False

21.
When you place your scissors on a surface, you should:
a)
put themm on the sewing machine so you don't lose them
b)
leave them open so they will be easier to pick up again
c)
close them so the sharp edges aren't exposed
d)
lay them with the point facing
22.
Sewing items like seam rippers, needles, scissors, and straight pins can cause injury and should be handled carefully
a)
true
b)
false
23.
Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing
a)
Toward the floor
b)
Toward the ceiling
c)
Students should never walk with shears
d)
Outward
24.

What is this?

a)

Hem

b)

Stitch

c)

Fray

d)

Overlocker

25.

What is this?

a)

Shears

b)

Scissors

c)

Pinking shears

d)

Black scissors

26.

What is this?

a)

Stitch

b)

Fray

c)

Hem

d)

Thread

27.

What is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Seam allowance

b)

Stitch

c)

Fray

d)

Thread

28.

What is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Thread

b)

Seam

c)

Fabric

d)

Edge