How to mend clothes by hand
  • 1. What is the most basic stitch used in hand sewing?
A) Blanket stitch
B) Whip stitch
C) Backstitch
D) Running stitch
  • 2. Which stitch is best for mending seams?
A) Backstitch
B) Overcast stitch
C) Slip stitch
D) Running stitch
  • 3. What is the purpose of overcast stitch?
A) Prevent fabric from fraying
B) Joining two pieces of fabric
C) Reinforcing seams
D) Creating decorative edging
  • 4. What is the best stitch for hemming lightweight fabrics invisibly?
A) Slip stitch
B) Blind hem stitch (machine)
C) Catch stitch
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) Cut the thread
B) Protect your finger
C) Hold the fabric
D) Measure the fabric
  • 7. What type of thread is best for mending cotton fabrics?
A) Cotton thread
B) Polyester thread
C) Silk thread
D) Wool thread
  • 8. How do you finish off a hand-sewn seam securely?
A) Tie a knot close to the fabric
B) Use fabric glue
C) Leave a long tail of thread
D) Cut the thread very short
  • 9. What is darning primarily used for?
A) Repairing holes in knit fabrics
B) Hemming pants
C) Attaching buttons
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) Create a decorative edge
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) Running stitch
B) Basting stitch
C) Whip stitch
D) Gathering 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 secure a button
B) To make a decorative border
C) To create a sharp corner
D) To gently gather fabric to fit a smaller area
  • 15. What is interfacing used for in mending?
A) Creating a soft texture
B) Adding a decorative pattern
C) Adding stiffness and support
D) Waterproofing the fabric
  • 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 a thick needle and cotton thread
C) Ignore the hole
D) Use fusible webbing
  • 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) Permanently join fabric
C) Embroider a design
D) Temporarily hold fabric together
  • 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) To prevent the repair from distorting the fabric
B) To make the fabric easier to sew
C) To make the repair more visible
D) Fabric grain is not important
  • 21. What is ladder stitch best used for?
A) Closing openings invisibly
B) Adding embellishments
C) Creating a strong seam
D) Hemming thick fabrics
  • 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) Zigzag stitch
B) Straight stitch
C) Running Stitch
D) Buttonhole stitch
  • 24. What is the purpose of a point turner?
A) To mark seam allowances
B) To create sharp points on collars and corners
C) To measure fabric
D) To cut 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) Nothing special is required
B) Soak the garment in bleach
C) Iron the mend on high heat
D) Test the mend's durability in a small, inconspicuous area
  • 27. What is the purpose of pressing seams open when mending?
A) To add a decorative element
B) To make the seam stronger
C) To reduce bulk and create a flatter finish
D) Pressing is not important
  • 28. What is the benefit of using beeswax on thread?
A) Adds color to the thread
B) Makes the thread easier to see
C) Strengthens the thread and prevents tangling
D) It has no benefit
  • 29. What tool is used to turn fabric tubes right side out?
A) Bodkin
B) Loop turner
C) Awl
D) Seam ripper
  • 30. What type of stitch is often used to repair tears in upholstery?
A) Satin Stitch
B) Cross stitch
C) Blind stitch
D) Running Stitch
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