Booklet Quiz

Question 1

Stitch

Answer 1

Interlocking loops of thread

Question 2

Seam

Answer 2

A line of stitching that joins two layers of fabric together (usually permanent)

Question 3

Pressing

Answer 3

Moving a hot iron up and down on a piece of fabric to set the seam

Question 4

Ironing

Answer 4

Moving a hot iron using a forward and back motion over a piece of fabric to get rid of wrinkles

Question 5

Right or good side of fabric

Answer 5

The side of the fabric you want to show

Question 6

Seam Allowance

Answer 6

The fabric left over between where you sew and the end of the fabric

Question 7

Stitch length

Answer 7

How far apart the needle goes in between the stitches

Question 8

Backstitch or reverse

Answer 8

A stitch made in reverse to prevent the thread from coming out at the end of a seam

Question 9

Basting stitch

Answer 9

A long stitch used for holding layers of fabric together temporarily

Question 10

Grain line yarns

Answer 10

Grain is the direction the yarns or strands of fibre run in the fabric

Question 11

Stitch width

Answer 11

How wide a zigzag stitch goes

Question 12

What is the basic ingredient of all fabrics?

Answer 12

Fibres

Question 13

What are some natural fibres?

Answer 13

Cotton
Linen
Wool
Silk

Question 14

What are some man made fibres?

Answer 14

Nylon
Polyester
Spandex

Question 15

What are yarns?

Answer 15

Fibres that are twisted and overlapped together

Question 16

What are the three most common methods of fabric construction?

Answer 16

Woven
Knit
Non woven

Question 17

What are fabric blends?

Answer 17

Fabrics made from two different kinds of fibre

Question 18

What are woven fabrics?

Answer 18

Interlocking strands of yarn to form fabric

Question 19

What are three ways to finish the seam of a woven fabric

Answer 19

Edge stitch
Surge stitch
Zigzag stitch

Question 20

What are knit fabrics?

Answer 20

Fabrics made by looping strands at yarn together row after row with special needles

Question 21

How are non woven fabrics made?

Answer 21

Usually made from matted fibres when heat, moisture and pressure are applied to fibres

Question 22

What does the needle on a sewing machine do?

Answer 22

Pushes the thread through the fabric

Question 23

What does the spool pin on a sewing machine do?

Answer 23

Keeps the spool of thread in place and away from the sewing mechanism of the machine

Question 24

What does the thread guide on a sewing machine do?

Answer 24

Leads the thread to the needle keeping it in place and away from the sewing mechanism

Question 25

What does the feed dog on a sewing machine do?

Answer 25

Moves the fabric over the throat plate

Question 26

What does the presser foot on a sewing machine do?

Answer 26

Holds the fabric in place

Question 27

What does the balance wheel on a sewing machine do?

Answer 27

Gives manual control to raising or lowering the needle

Question 28

What does the bobbin case on a sewing machine do?

Answer 28

Holds the bottom thread in place

Question 29

What does the tension regulator on a sewing machine do?

Answer 29

Controls how tightly or loosely the top thread is sewn

Question 30

What does the throat plate on a sewing machine do?

Answer 30

Is the medal portion beneath the needle, which has guidelines to enable sewers to stitch in a straight seam

Question 31

What does the take-up lever on a sewing machine do?

Answer 31

Moves the thread from the spool to make a stitch

Question 32

How do you sort different colours in the wash?

Answer 32

Whites and pastels together Same colour brights Dark colours

Question 33

How do you sort different fabrics and construction in the wash?

Answer 33

Separate delicate or lightweight fabrics from heavier items | Separate lint givers from lint catchers

Question 34

How do you sort different degrees of soil in the wash?

Answer 34

Heavily soiled work or play clothes should be washed separately Washed diapers or soiled bed sheets separately to avoid contaminating other clothes

Question 35

What should you check for before you put clothes in the wash?

Answer 35

Empty pockets Shake out loose dirt from cuffs Close zippers and other fasteners to prevent snagging Mend rips or tears Tie strings and sashes loosely to avoid tangling Remove belts, pins, trim that are not washable

Question 36

When do you need extra detergent?

Answer 36

Larger loads, extremely dirty clothes, or hard water

Question 37

If you have hard water, what type of detergent works best?

Answer 37

Powder detergent