How to sew your own clothes - Quiz
  • 1. What is the first step in sewing a garment?
A) Sewing the seams
B) Threading the sewing machine
C) Choosing a pattern and fabric
D) Cutting the fabric
  • 2. Which type of fabric is best for beginners?
A) Chiffon
B) Cotton
C) Velvet
D) Silk
  • 3. What tool is used for cutting fabric accurately?
A) Regular scissors
B) Rotary cutter and mat
C) Box cutter
D) Paper cutter
  • 4. What does 'grainline' refer to on a pattern?
A) The seam allowance
B) The zipper placement
C) The direction of the fabric threads
D) The cutting line
  • 5. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To make the fabric softer
B) To add structure and stability
C) To make the fabric waterproof
D) To add color
  • 6. What is seam allowance?
A) The width of the fabric
B) The length of the seam
C) The number of stitches per inch
D) The fabric between the stitching and the edge
  • 7. Which stitch is most commonly used for general sewing?
A) Blind hem stitch
B) Buttonhole stitch
C) Zigzag stitch
D) Straight stitch
  • 8. What is the purpose of a serger?
A) To sew buttons
B) To quilt fabric
C) To finish seams and prevent fraying
D) To embroider designs
  • 9. What is basting?
A) Temporary stitching
B) Permanent stitching
C) Decorative stitching
D) Invisible stitching
  • 10. What tool is used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric?
A) Pencil
B) Highlighter
C) Tailor's chalk or marking pen
D) Permanent marker
  • 11. What is understitching?
A) Stitching with a very long stitch length
B) Stitching underneath the fabric
C) Stitching on top of the fabric
D) Stitching the facing to the seam allowance
  • 12. What is the best way to prevent fabric from shifting while sewing?
A) Sewing very fast
B) Using pins or clips
C) Using a dull needle
D) Pulling the fabric
  • 13. Which tool helps turn tubes of fabric right-side out?
A) Loop turner
B) Iron
C) Needle threader
D) Seam ripper
  • 14. What is a dart?
A) A type of button
B) A triangular wedge sewn to add shape
C) A type of fabric
D) A decorative trim
  • 15. What is the purpose of pressing seams?
A) To create a neat and professional finish
B) To make the fabric waterproof
C) To shrink the fabric
D) To stretch the fabric
  • 16. What is ease?
A) The difficulty of a pattern
B) The smoothness of the fabric
C) The amount of extra fabric for comfort and movement
D) The type of stitch used
  • 17. What is a muslin mock-up used for?
A) To test the fit of a garment
B) To practice sewing techniques
C) To decorate your sewing space
D) To clean your sewing machine
  • 18. What type of needle is best for sewing knit fabrics?
A) Ballpoint needle
B) Sharp needle
C) Leather needle
D) Universal needle
  • 19. What does 'bias' refer to in fabric?
A) The selvage edge
B) The diagonal direction of the fabric
C) The wrong side of the fabric
D) The straight grain
  • 20. What is a bobbin?
A) The needle of the sewing machine
B) The foot pedal of the sewing machine
C) The spool that holds the bottom thread
D) The hand wheel
  • 21. What is the selvage edge?
A) The folded edge of the fabric
B) The bias edge of the fabric
C) The raw edge of the fabric
D) The finished edge of the fabric
  • 22. What is a casing used for?
A) To reinforce a seam
B) To attach buttons
C) To create a ruffle
D) To enclose elastic or a drawstring
  • 23. What is topstitching?
A) Temporary stitching
B) Stitching on the wrong side of the fabric
C) Decorative stitching on the right side of the fabric
D) Stitching inside a seam allowance
  • 24. How should you handle a tangled thread on your sewing machine?
A) Stop sewing and carefully remove the tangle
B) Keep sewing and hope it comes out
C) Oil the machine heavily
D) Pull the thread forcefully
  • 25. What does 'staystitching' do?
A) Hides raw edges
B) Adds decoration
C) Strengthens seams
D) Prevents stretching of curved edges
  • 26. What is a facing?
A) A type of zipper
B) A type of hem
C) A decorative button
D) A piece of fabric used to finish an edge
  • 27. When fitting a garment, where are alterations typically made?
A) Fabric print
B) Buttons and zippers
C) Hems only
D) Seams and darts
  • 28. What is the best way to store fabric?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a damp basement
C) In a cool, dry place away from sunlight
D) Folded tightly in plastic bags
  • 29. What is a serger also known as?
A) Embroidery machine
B) Overlock machine
C) Blindstitch machine
D) Coverstitch machine
  • 30. What is the purpose of a seam ripper?
A) To thread a needle
B) To measure fabric
C) To remove stitches
D) To cut fabric
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