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