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