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How to mend clothes by hand
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What is the most basic stitch used in hand sewing?
A) Running stitch
B) Whip stitch
C) Backstitch
D) Blanket stitch
  • 2. Which stitch is best for mending seams?
A) Running stitch
B) Backstitch
C) Overcast stitch
D) Slip stitch
  • 3. What is the purpose of overcast stitch?
A) Joining two pieces of fabric
B) Reinforcing seams
C) Creating decorative edging
D) Prevent fabric from fraying
  • 4. What is the best stitch for hemming lightweight fabrics invisibly?
A) Catch stitch
B) Whip stitch
C) Slip stitch
D) Blind hem stitch (machine)
  • 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) Measure the fabric
C) Cut the thread
D) Hold the fabric
  • 7. What type of thread is best for mending cotton fabrics?
A) Polyester thread
B) Silk thread
C) Cotton thread
D) Wool 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) Cut the thread very short
D) Use fabric glue
  • 9. What is darning primarily used for?
A) Repairing holes in knit fabrics
B) Hemming pants
C) Creating decorative embroidery
D) Attaching buttons
  • 10. Which tool is used to remove unwanted stitches?
A) Pinking shears
B) Seam ripper
C) Rotary cutter
D) Scissors
  • 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) Gathering stitch
B) Running stitch
C) Basting stitch
D) Whip stitch
  • 13. When mending a tear, what should you do before stitching?
A) Apply fabric stiffener
B) Stretch the fabric
C) Cut away excess fabric
D) Press the edges to align them
  • 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 secure a button
D) To create a sharp corner
  • 15. What is interfacing used for in mending?
A) Waterproofing the fabric
B) Creating a soft texture
C) Adding a decorative pattern
D) Adding stiffness and support
  • 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 fusible webbing
C) Ignore the hole
D) Use a thick needle and cotton thread
  • 17. Which stitch creates a decorative border, often used on blankets?
A) Satin stitch
B) Chain stitch
C) Blanket stitch
D) French knot
  • 18. What is the main purpose of basting stitch?
A) Temporarily hold fabric together
B) Create a reinforced seam
C) Embroider a design
D) Permanently join fabric
  • 19. What is the best way to choose a thread color for mending?
A) Always use white thread
B) Match the original fabric color
C) Always use black thread
D) Use a contrasting color for visibility
  • 20. When mending a garment, why is it important to consider the fabric grain?
A) To make the repair more visible
B) To prevent the repair from distorting the fabric
C) Fabric grain is not important
D) To make the fabric easier to sew
  • 21. What is ladder stitch best used for?
A) Adding embellishments
B) Creating a strong seam
C) Hemming thick fabrics
D) Closing openings invisibly
  • 22. When attaching a button, what should you create for extra durability?
A) A thread shank
B) Use fabric glue only
C) A French knot
D) A loop of elastic
  • 23. What is the best stitch for securing the edges of a buttonhole?
A) Zigzag stitch
B) Running Stitch
C) Straight stitch
D) Buttonhole stitch
  • 24. What is the purpose of a point turner?
A) To measure fabric
B) To mark seam allowances
C) To cut fabric
D) To create sharp points on collars and corners
  • 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) Iron the mend on high heat
B) Soak the garment in bleach
C) Nothing special is required
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) Pressing is not important
D) To reduce bulk and create a flatter finish
  • 28. What is the benefit of using beeswax on thread?
A) Adds color to the thread
B) Makes the thread easier to see
C) It has no benefit
D) Strengthens the thread and prevents tangling
  • 29. What tool is used to turn fabric tubes right side out?
A) Loop turner
B) Awl
C) Seam ripper
D) Bodkin
  • 30. What type of stitch is often used to repair tears in upholstery?
A) Blind stitch
B) Running Stitch
C) Cross stitch
D) Satin Stitch
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