How to sew clothing
  • 1. What is the first step in sewing a garment?
A) Selecting a pattern and fabric
B) Sewing the seams
C) Threading the needle
D) Cutting the fabric
  • 2. What is 'seam allowance'?
A) The type of stitch used
B) The width of the fabric
C) The fabric between the seam line and the cut edge
D) The length of the thread
  • 3. Which stitch is best for securing the beginning and end of a seam?
A) Zigzag stitch
B) Backstitch
C) Basting stitch
D) Running stitch
  • 4. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To add structure and stability to fabric
B) To make the fabric waterproof
C) To change the color of the fabric
D) To make the fabric softer
  • 5. Which tool is best for removing stitches?
A) Seam ripper
B) Rotary cutter
C) Scissors
D) Needle threader
  • 6. What is 'stay stitching'?
A) A stitch used for hemming
B) A line of stitching to prevent fabric from stretching
C) A temporary stitch
D) A decorative stitch
  • 7. Which type of needle is best for sewing knit fabrics?
A) Ballpoint needle
B) Sharp needle
C) Denim needle
D) Universal needle
  • 8. What is the purpose of a serger?
A) To sew buttonholes
B) To embroider designs
C) To quilt fabrics
D) To finish raw edges and prevent fraying
  • 9. What is 'gathering'?
A) A method for cutting fabric
B) A technique for creating fullness in fabric
C) A way to iron fabric
D) A type of seam finish
  • 10. Which tool is used for marking fabric?
A) Iron
B) Tailor's chalk
C) Scissors
D) Measuring tape
  • 11. What is a 'dart'?
A) A type of seam
B) A decorative trim
C) A wedge-shaped piece of fabric sewn to create shape
D) A type of button
  • 12. Which presser foot is used for sewing zippers?
A) Buttonhole foot
B) Walking foot
C) Blind hem foot
D) Zipper foot
  • 13. What does 'bias' refer to in fabric?
A) The type of fiber
B) The color of the fabric
C) The diagonal grain of the fabric
D) The weight of the fabric
  • 14. Which stitch is used to create a blind hem?
A) Straight stitch
B) Overlock stitch
C) Blind hem stitch
D) Zigzag stitch
  • 15. What is a 'muslin' in sewing?
A) A type of thread
B) A practice garment made from inexpensive fabric
C) A type of button
D) A specific pattern design
  • 16. What is the purpose of a walking foot?
A) To create decorative stitches
B) To sew buttonholes
C) To sew zippers
D) To feed fabric evenly, especially thick or slippery fabrics
  • 17. Which of these is a natural fiber?
A) Nylon
B) Polyester
C) Rayon
D) Cotton
  • 18. What is a 'bobbin'?
A) A type of needle
B) A type of seam ripper
C) A small spool that holds the bottom thread
D) A type of scissor
  • 19. What is 'topstitching'?
A) A stitch used for hemming
B) A stitch used to gather fabric
C) A stitch used to hold layers together
D) A decorative stitch on the right side of the fabric
  • 20. What is the purpose of understitching?
A) To reinforce a seam
B) To create a decorative edge
C) To prevent the facing from rolling to the outside
D) To attach a zipper
  • 21. Which is the strongest seam?
A) Serged seam
B) Flat-felled seam
C) Plain seam
D) French seam
  • 22. What does GSM stand for in fabric?
A) Grams per square meter
B) Garment seam measurement
C) Grain size material
D) General sewing machine
  • 23. Which iron setting is best for delicate fabrics like silk?
A) Low
B) High
C) Medium
D) Steam
  • 24. What is the purpose of a tailor's ham?
A) To press curved seams
B) To hold pins
C) To sharpen scissors
D) To measure fabric
  • 25. Which knot is used to secure thread when hand sewing?
A) Figure-eight knot
B) Surgeon's knot
C) Square knot
D) Granny knot
  • 26. What is a 'casing'?
A) A tunnel of fabric that holds elastic or a drawstring
B) A type of button closure
C) A method of joining fabric pieces
D) A decorative trim
  • 27. What is a 'raglan' sleeve?
A) A sleeveless garment
B) A puffed sleeve
C) A cuffed sleeve
D) A sleeve that extends to the neckline
  • 28. What does 'ease' refer to in a sewing pattern?
A) The difficulty level of the pattern
B) The amount of fabric needed for the project
C) Extra fabric allowance for comfort and movement
D) The style of the garment
  • 29. What is 'directional stitching'?
A) Sewing around a curve
B) Sewing in the direction of the fabric grain to prevent stretching
C) Sewing in a straight line
D) Sewing with a decorative stitch
  • 30. Which type of fabric is best for practicing sewing techniques?
A) Silk
B) Velvet
C) Muslin
D) Leather
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