What tool do you need if you make a mistake in sewing and want to correct it?
Thread baring
Stitch overlay
Seam ripper
What part of a sewing machine holds the fabric in place?
Presser foot
Tension control
Bobbin winder
On American sewing patterns, what is the common seam-allowance?
5/8 of an inch
3/4 of an inch
1 inch
What were the earliest sewing needles made of (between 25,000 and 30,000 years ago)?
Animal bone
Dog teeth
Turtle shell
What decade was the electric sewing machine invented in?
Which of these is NOT a part of a common sewing machine?
Take-up lever
Stitch opener
Stitch selector
Which of these is NOT a type of sewing stitch?
In sewing terms, what are "darts?"
Folded and stitched wedges of fabric that shape a garment over curves
Handsewn stitches made to not be seen on a garment
Marks used to distinguish the hemline
If someone asks you to give her the "selvage" end of the fabric, which end would you hand her?
How do you create a back-stitch using a modern sewing machine?
Turn over the fabric and proceed to sew
Hold down the reverse lever or button
From your current stitch, put in a top-stitch then continue sewing
In sewing terms, what are "notions?"
Patterns used to aid in garment making
Sewing accessories needed to complete a garment
Measuring devices needed to follow sewing patterns
Which of these is the oldest sewing machine brand?
If someone uses your shears (fabric scissors) to cut something other than fabric, what would you use to sharpen them?
Piece of rock
Sandpaper
Knife sharpener
What part of your body closely equals a yard?
Nose to fingertips
Hip to floor
From shoulder to kneecap
One Comment
I got 7 out of 14!
From darts to types of needles, you know it all! We’d love to have some clothes made by you one day. Amazing job on this quiz, expert seamstress.