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