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