How to mend clothes by hand
  • 1. What is the most basic stitch used in hand sewing?
A) Blanket stitch
B) Running stitch
C) Whip stitch
D) Backstitch
  • 2. Which stitch is best for mending seams?
A) Running stitch
B) Backstitch
C) Slip stitch
D) Overcast stitch
  • 3. What is the purpose of overcast stitch?
A) Creating decorative edging
B) Reinforcing seams
C) Prevent fabric from fraying
D) Joining two pieces of fabric
  • 4. What is the best stitch for hemming lightweight fabrics invisibly?
A) Catch stitch
B) Whip stitch
C) Blind hem stitch (machine)
D) Slip stitch
  • 5. Which needle type is generally best for mending woven fabrics?
A) Tapestry needle
B) Chenille needle
C) Ballpoint needle
D) Sharps needle
  • 6. What is the purpose of a thimble?
A) Hold the fabric
B) Protect your finger
C) Cut the thread
D) Measure the fabric
  • 7. What type of thread is best for mending cotton fabrics?
A) Silk thread
B) Cotton thread
C) Polyester thread
D) Wool thread
  • 8. How do you finish off a hand-sewn seam securely?
A) Cut the thread very short
B) Tie a knot close to the fabric
C) Use fabric glue
D) Leave a long tail of thread
  • 9. What is darning primarily used for?
A) Hemming pants
B) Attaching buttons
C) Creating decorative embroidery
D) Repairing holes in knit fabrics
  • 10. Which tool is used to remove unwanted stitches?
A) Seam ripper
B) Rotary cutter
C) Pinking shears
D) Scissors
  • 11. What is the purpose of stay stitching?
A) Join two pieces of fabric together
B) Strengthen a seam
C) Prevent stretching on curved edges
D) Create a decorative edge
  • 12. What is the best stitch to use for attaching a patch?
A) Whip stitch
B) Gathering stitch
C) Running stitch
D) Basting stitch
  • 13. When mending a tear, what should you do before stitching?
A) Cut away excess fabric
B) Press the edges to align them
C) Apply fabric stiffener
D) Stretch the fabric
  • 14. What is the purpose of easing stitch?
A) To secure a button
B) To make a decorative border
C) To gently gather fabric to fit a smaller area
D) To create a sharp corner
  • 15. What is interfacing used for in mending?
A) Adding stiffness and support
B) Creating a soft texture
C) Adding a decorative pattern
D) Waterproofing the fabric
  • 16. What is the best way to mend a hole in a delicate fabric like silk?
A) Use fusible webbing
B) Use a thick needle and cotton thread
C) Use a fine needle and matching silk thread
D) Ignore the hole
  • 17. Which stitch creates a decorative border, often used on blankets?
A) Blanket stitch
B) Satin stitch
C) French knot
D) Chain stitch
  • 18. What is the main purpose of basting stitch?
A) Create a reinforced seam
B) Temporarily hold fabric together
C) Permanently join fabric
D) Embroider a design
  • 19. What is the best way to choose a thread color for mending?
A) Always use white thread
B) Match the original fabric color
C) Always use black thread
D) Use a contrasting color for visibility
  • 20. When mending a garment, why is it important to consider the fabric grain?
A) To make the fabric easier to sew
B) To prevent the repair from distorting the fabric
C) To make the repair more visible
D) Fabric grain is not important
  • 21. What is ladder stitch best used for?
A) Creating a strong seam
B) Adding embellishments
C) Closing openings invisibly
D) Hemming thick fabrics
  • 22. When attaching a button, what should you create for extra durability?
A) A loop of elastic
B) A thread shank
C) Use fabric glue only
D) A French knot
  • 23. What is the best stitch for securing the edges of a buttonhole?
A) Buttonhole stitch
B) Straight stitch
C) Zigzag stitch
D) Running Stitch
  • 24. What is the purpose of a point turner?
A) To create sharp points on collars and corners
B) To measure fabric
C) To mark seam allowances
D) To cut fabric
  • 25. Which type of scissors are best for cutting fabric?
A) Dressmaker shears
B) Embroidery scissors
C) Paper scissors
D) Nail scissors
  • 26. What should you do before washing a mended garment?
A) Soak the garment in bleach
B) Nothing special is required
C) Test the mend's durability in a small, inconspicuous area
D) Iron the mend on high heat
  • 27. What is the purpose of pressing seams open when mending?
A) To reduce bulk and create a flatter finish
B) To make the seam stronger
C) Pressing is not important
D) To add a decorative element
  • 28. What is the benefit of using beeswax on thread?
A) It has no benefit
B) Strengthens the thread and prevents tangling
C) Adds color to the thread
D) Makes the thread easier to see
  • 29. What tool is used to turn fabric tubes right side out?
A) Seam ripper
B) Loop turner
C) Awl
D) Bodkin
  • 30. What type of stitch is often used to repair tears in upholstery?
A) Blind stitch
B) Running Stitch
C) Cross stitch
D) Satin Stitch
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