How to mend clothes by hand
  • 1. What is the most basic stitch used in hand sewing?
A) Blanket stitch
B) Running stitch
C) Backstitch
D) Whip stitch
  • 2. Which stitch is best for mending seams?
A) Backstitch
B) Running stitch
C) Slip stitch
D) Overcast stitch
  • 3. What is the purpose of overcast stitch?
A) Joining two pieces of fabric
B) Creating decorative edging
C) Reinforcing seams
D) Prevent fabric from fraying
  • 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) Ballpoint needle
B) Tapestry needle
C) Sharps needle
D) Chenille needle
  • 6. What is the purpose of a thimble?
A) Cut the thread
B) Hold the fabric
C) Measure the fabric
D) Protect your finger
  • 7. What type of thread is best for mending cotton fabrics?
A) Polyester thread
B) Cotton thread
C) Wool thread
D) Silk thread
  • 8. How do you finish off a hand-sewn seam securely?
A) Tie a knot close to the fabric
B) Cut the thread very short
C) Leave a long tail of thread
D) Use fabric glue
  • 9. What is darning primarily used for?
A) Attaching buttons
B) Hemming pants
C) Repairing holes in knit fabrics
D) Creating decorative embroidery
  • 10. Which tool is used to remove unwanted stitches?
A) Scissors
B) Pinking shears
C) Seam ripper
D) Rotary cutter
  • 11. What is the purpose of stay stitching?
A) Strengthen a seam
B) Join two pieces of fabric together
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) Basting stitch
C) Running stitch
D) Gathering stitch
  • 13. When mending a tear, what should you do before stitching?
A) Cut away excess fabric
B) Apply fabric stiffener
C) Press the edges to align them
D) Stretch the fabric
  • 14. What is the purpose of easing stitch?
A) To secure a button
B) To gently gather fabric to fit a smaller area
C) To create a sharp corner
D) To make a decorative border
  • 15. What is interfacing used for in mending?
A) Waterproofing the fabric
B) Creating a soft texture
C) Adding a decorative pattern
D) Adding stiffness and support
  • 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) Blanket stitch
B) Chain stitch
C) French knot
D) Satin stitch
  • 18. What is the main purpose of basting stitch?
A) Create a reinforced seam
B) Permanently join fabric
C) Temporarily hold fabric together
D) Embroider a design
  • 19. What is the best way to choose a thread color for mending?
A) Always use white thread
B) Use a contrasting color for visibility
C) Always use black thread
D) Match the original fabric color
  • 20. When mending a garment, why is it important to consider the fabric grain?
A) To make the repair more visible
B) To prevent the repair from distorting the fabric
C) To make the fabric easier to sew
D) Fabric grain is not important
  • 21. What is ladder stitch best used for?
A) Creating a strong seam
B) Closing openings invisibly
C) Adding embellishments
D) Hemming thick fabrics
  • 22. When attaching a button, what should you create for extra durability?
A) Use fabric glue only
B) A loop of elastic
C) A French knot
D) A thread shank
  • 23. What is the best stitch for securing the edges of a buttonhole?
A) Zigzag stitch
B) Buttonhole stitch
C) Running Stitch
D) Straight stitch
  • 24. What is the purpose of a point turner?
A) To mark seam allowances
B) To cut fabric
C) To create sharp points on collars and corners
D) To measure fabric
  • 25. Which type of scissors are best for cutting fabric?
A) Nail scissors
B) Dressmaker shears
C) Paper scissors
D) Embroidery 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 reduce bulk and create a flatter finish
B) Pressing is not important
C) To add a decorative element
D) To make the seam stronger
  • 28. What is the benefit of using beeswax on thread?
A) Adds color to the thread
B) Makes the thread easier to see
C) It has no benefit
D) Strengthens the thread and prevents tangling
  • 29. What tool is used to turn fabric tubes right side out?
A) Seam ripper
B) Awl
C) Loop turner
D) Bodkin
  • 30. What type of stitch is often used to repair tears in upholstery?
A) Running Stitch
B) Satin Stitch
C) Blind stitch
D) Cross stitch
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