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