How to sew your own clothes
  • 1. What is the first step in sewing a garment?
A) Cutting the fabric
B) Sewing the seams
C) Choosing a pattern and fabric
D) Threading the sewing machine
  • 2. Which type of fabric is best for beginners?
A) Velvet
B) Cotton
C) Silk
D) Chiffon
  • 3. What tool is used for cutting fabric accurately?
A) Box cutter
B) Regular scissors
C) Paper cutter
D) Rotary cutter and mat
  • 4. What does 'grainline' refer to on a pattern?
A) The direction of the fabric threads
B) The seam allowance
C) The zipper placement
D) The cutting line
  • 5. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To add color
B) To add structure and stability
C) To make the fabric softer
D) To make the fabric waterproof
  • 6. What is seam allowance?
A) The width of the fabric
B) The fabric between the stitching and the edge
C) The length of the seam
D) The number of stitches per inch
  • 7. Which stitch is most commonly used for general sewing?
A) Buttonhole stitch
B) Zigzag stitch
C) Blind hem stitch
D) Straight stitch
  • 8. What is the purpose of a serger?
A) To quilt fabric
B) To embroider designs
C) To finish seams and prevent fraying
D) To sew buttons
  • 9. What is basting?
A) Decorative stitching
B) Temporary stitching
C) Invisible stitching
D) Permanent stitching
  • 10. What tool is used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric?
A) Permanent marker
B) Tailor's chalk or marking pen
C) Highlighter
D) Pencil
  • 11. What is understitching?
A) Stitching with a very long stitch length
B) Stitching the facing to the seam allowance
C) Stitching on top of the fabric
D) Stitching underneath the fabric
  • 12. What is the best way to prevent fabric from shifting while sewing?
A) Pulling the fabric
B) Using pins or clips
C) Using a dull needle
D) Sewing very fast
  • 13. Which tool helps turn tubes of fabric right-side out?
A) Loop turner
B) Iron
C) Seam ripper
D) Needle threader
  • 14. What is a dart?
A) A decorative trim
B) A triangular wedge sewn to add shape
C) A type of fabric
D) A type of button
  • 15. What is the purpose of pressing seams?
A) To shrink the fabric
B) To make the fabric waterproof
C) To stretch the fabric
D) To create a neat and professional finish
  • 16. What is ease?
A) The difficulty of a pattern
B) The smoothness of the fabric
C) The amount of extra fabric for comfort and movement
D) The type of stitch used
  • 17. What is a muslin mock-up used for?
A) To practice sewing techniques
B) To decorate your sewing space
C) To clean your sewing machine
D) To test the fit of a garment
  • 18. What type of needle is best for sewing knit fabrics?
A) Leather needle
B) Ballpoint needle
C) Sharp needle
D) Universal needle
  • 19. What does 'bias' refer to in fabric?
A) The diagonal direction of the fabric
B) The straight grain
C) The wrong side of the fabric
D) The selvage edge
  • 20. What is a bobbin?
A) The foot pedal of the sewing machine
B) The needle of the sewing machine
C) The spool that holds the bottom thread
D) The hand wheel
  • 21. What is the selvage edge?
A) The folded edge of the fabric
B) The finished edge of the fabric
C) The bias edge of the fabric
D) The raw edge of the fabric
  • 22. What is a casing used for?
A) To attach buttons
B) To create a ruffle
C) To enclose elastic or a drawstring
D) To reinforce a seam
  • 23. What is topstitching?
A) Stitching inside a seam allowance
B) Stitching on the wrong side of the fabric
C) Temporary stitching
D) Decorative stitching on the right side of the fabric
  • 24. How should you handle a tangled thread on your sewing machine?
A) Stop sewing and carefully remove the tangle
B) Oil the machine heavily
C) Pull the thread forcefully
D) Keep sewing and hope it comes out
  • 25. What does 'staystitching' do?
A) Hides raw edges
B) Strengthens seams
C) Adds decoration
D) Prevents stretching of curved edges
  • 26. What is a facing?
A) A piece of fabric used to finish an edge
B) A type of hem
C) A type of zipper
D) A decorative button
  • 27. When fitting a garment, where are alterations typically made?
A) Hems only
B) Buttons and zippers
C) Seams and darts
D) Fabric print
  • 28. What is the best way to store fabric?
A) In a cool, dry place away from sunlight
B) In a damp basement
C) In direct sunlight
D) Folded tightly in plastic bags
  • 29. What is a serger also known as?
A) Embroidery machine
B) Overlock machine
C) Blindstitch machine
D) Coverstitch machine
  • 30. What is the purpose of a seam ripper?
A) To cut fabric
B) To remove stitches
C) To thread a needle
D) To measure fabric
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