Lesson 16 part 2

Question 1

is a basic stitch for hand sewing. Its purpose is to hold garment pieces or parts together until they are stitched permanently.

Answer 1

Basting stitch

Question 2

The easing or gathering stitch is used when one garment part must be either “eased” or “gathered” to make it fit against another garment part.

Answer 2

Easing or gathering stitch

Question 3

is used to finish raw edges of fabric to prevent them from raveling.

Answer 3

The overcast stitch

Question 4

is used when making hand-finished buttonholes.

Answer 4

The buttonhole stitch

Question 5

This is used to secure the folded edges of a garment to prevent it from fraying and raveling

Answer 5

Hemming stitch

Question 6

This is done between two edges of a fabric and finished edges of a fabric or garment.

Answer 6

Lock stitch or blanket stitch

Question 7

This is done under an edge or through a folded edge of a fabric.

Answer 7

Slip or blind stitch

Question 8

This is the strongest of the hand stitches. It is used for sewing or repairing ripped seams.

Answer 8

Back stitch

Question 9

It is used when hemming heavy or stretchable fabrics. It is also used to fasten seam and hem facings.

Answer 9

Catch or herringbone stitch