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How to mend clothes by hand
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  • 1. What is the most basic stitch used in hand sewing?
A) Running stitch
B) Blanket stitch
C) Whip stitch
D) Backstitch
  • 2. Which stitch is best for mending seams?
A) Backstitch
B) Slip stitch
C) Overcast stitch
D) Running stitch
  • 3. What is the purpose of overcast stitch?
A) Joining two pieces of fabric
B) Prevent fabric from fraying
C) Reinforcing seams
D) Creating decorative edging
  • 4. What is the best stitch for hemming lightweight fabrics invisibly?
A) Blind hem stitch (machine)
B) Catch stitch
C) Slip stitch
D) Whip stitch
  • 5. Which needle type is generally best for mending woven fabrics?
A) Chenille needle
B) Ballpoint needle
C) Tapestry needle
D) Sharps needle
  • 6. What is the purpose of a thimble?
A) Protect your finger
B) Cut the thread
C) Hold the fabric
D) Measure the fabric
  • 7. What type of thread is best for mending cotton fabrics?
A) Polyester thread
B) Wool thread
C) Silk thread
D) Cotton thread
  • 8. How do you finish off a hand-sewn seam securely?
A) Tie a knot close to the fabric
B) Leave a long tail of thread
C) Use fabric glue
D) Cut the thread very short
  • 9. What is darning primarily used for?
A) Attaching buttons
B) Creating decorative embroidery
C) Hemming pants
D) Repairing holes in knit fabrics
  • 10. Which tool is used to remove unwanted stitches?
A) Pinking shears
B) Seam ripper
C) Scissors
D) Rotary cutter
  • 11. What is the purpose of stay stitching?
A) Join two pieces of fabric together
B) Create a decorative edge
C) Prevent stretching on curved edges
D) Strengthen a seam
  • 12. What is the best stitch to use for attaching a patch?
A) Basting stitch
B) Whip stitch
C) Running stitch
D) Gathering stitch
  • 13. When mending a tear, what should you do before stitching?
A) Cut away excess fabric
B) Press the edges to align them
C) Apply fabric stiffener
D) Stretch the fabric
  • 14. What is the purpose of easing stitch?
A) To make a decorative border
B) To gently gather fabric to fit a smaller area
C) To create a sharp corner
D) To secure a button
  • 15. What is interfacing used for in mending?
A) Waterproofing the fabric
B) Adding stiffness and support
C) Adding a decorative pattern
D) Creating a soft texture
  • 16. What is the best way to mend a hole in a delicate fabric like silk?
A) Ignore the hole
B) Use a fine needle and matching silk thread
C) Use a thick needle and cotton thread
D) Use fusible webbing
  • 17. Which stitch creates a decorative border, often used on blankets?
A) French knot
B) Blanket stitch
C) Chain stitch
D) Satin stitch
  • 18. What is the main purpose of basting stitch?
A) Embroider a design
B) Create a reinforced seam
C) Temporarily hold fabric together
D) Permanently join fabric
  • 19. What is the best way to choose a thread color for mending?
A) Use a contrasting color for visibility
B) Always use white thread
C) Match the original fabric color
D) Always use black thread
  • 20. When mending a garment, why is it important to consider the fabric grain?
A) To make the fabric easier to sew
B) To make the repair more visible
C) Fabric grain is not important
D) To prevent the repair from distorting the fabric
  • 21. What is ladder stitch best used for?
A) Creating a strong seam
B) Adding embellishments
C) Hemming thick fabrics
D) Closing openings invisibly
  • 22. When attaching a button, what should you create for extra durability?
A) A French knot
B) Use fabric glue only
C) A loop of elastic
D) A thread shank
  • 23. What is the best stitch for securing the edges of a buttonhole?
A) Running Stitch
B) Straight stitch
C) Buttonhole stitch
D) Zigzag stitch
  • 24. What is the purpose of a point turner?
A) To create sharp points on collars and corners
B) To measure fabric
C) To cut fabric
D) To mark seam allowances
  • 25. Which type of scissors are best for cutting fabric?
A) Embroidery scissors
B) Paper scissors
C) Nail scissors
D) Dressmaker shears
  • 26. What should you do before washing a mended garment?
A) Iron the mend on high heat
B) Soak the garment in bleach
C) Test the mend's durability in a small, inconspicuous area
D) Nothing special is required
  • 27. What is the purpose of pressing seams open when mending?
A) To make the seam stronger
B) To add a decorative element
C) Pressing is not important
D) To reduce bulk and create a flatter finish
  • 28. What is the benefit of using beeswax on thread?
A) Strengthens the thread and prevents tangling
B) Adds color to the thread
C) Makes the thread easier to see
D) It has no benefit
  • 29. What tool is used to turn fabric tubes right side out?
A) Awl
B) Loop turner
C) Seam ripper
D) Bodkin
  • 30. What type of stitch is often used to repair tears in upholstery?
A) Cross stitch
B) Running Stitch
C) Satin Stitch
D) Blind stitch
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