Basic Stitches, Seams and Edge Finishing

Question 1

What is a single turn or loop of thread or yarn made by a hand-sewing needle or a sewing machine through a fabric called?

Accepted Answer

Stitch

Question 2

Which term describes a line of stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric together to form a garment?

Accepted Answer

Seam

Question 3

What is the treatment or process applied to the raw edges of a seam to prevent them from fraying or raveling?

Accepted Answer

Seam finishing

Question 4

Which class of stitches is used to hold fabric pieces together temporarily during garment construction and is easily removed afterward?

Accepted Answer

Temporary stitches

Question 5

Even tacking (basting) consists of stitches and spaces of equal length. What is this typical length?

Accepted Answer

$6\text{ mm}$

Question 6

Which type of temporary stitch consists of slanted stitches worked across the fabric to prevent layers from slipping (e.g., when attaching linings)?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal tacking

Question 7

Which strong permanent stitch resembles machine stitching on the right side and is made by inserting the needle backward into the end of the previous stitch?

Accepted Answer

Backstitch

Question 8

Look at the diagram of permanent and neatening stitches below. Which slanted stitch is worked over the raw edge of a single or double layer of fabric to prevent fraying?

Accepted Answer

Overcasting stitch

Question 9

Which decorative embroidery stitch consists of close, parallel straight stitches worked across a design to fill in solid shapes like leaves and petals?

Accepted Answer

Satin stitch

Question 10

Which decorative stitch is formed by wrapping the thread around the needle several times before inserting it back into the fabric to create textured dots?

Accepted Answer

French knot

Question 11

Which type of seam is a self-enclosed seam that hides raw edges within a double fold of stitching, making it ideal for delicate or sheer fabrics?

Accepted Answer

French seam

Question 12

Which strong, flat, self-enclosed seam shows two rows of stitching on the right side and is commonly used on jeans and sportswear?

Accepted Answer

Flat fell seam

Question 13

Which seam is made by folding under the seam allowance of one fabric piece and laying it over another before stitching close to the fold, often used for attaching yokes?

Accepted Answer

Lapped seam

Question 14

When working with sheer or transparent fabrics, why is a French seam preferred over a plain seam?

Accepted Answer

It completely encloses raw edges so they do not show through the sheer fabric

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for finishing the raw edges of a plain seam?

Accepted Answer

To increase the garment's size

Question 16

Which seam finishing method uses special shears to cut a zigzag edge along the raw seam allowance to prevent fraying on firmly woven fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Pinked finish

Question 17

Which seam finishing method involves enclosing the raw edges of the seam allowances in bias binding tape, suitable for heavy fabrics and unlined jackets?

Accepted Answer

Bound finish

Question 18

According to the practical guide, how far from the raw edge should you mark the seam line when preparing a standard plain seam?

Accepted Answer

$1.5\text{ cm}$

Question 19

When working a French seam, what is the width of the first seam stitched on the fabric before trimming?

Accepted Answer

$6\text{ mm}$

Question 20

What is the name of the valuable reference book containing physical samples of sewing techniques, stitches, and seams mounted and labeled for reference?

Accepted Answer

Specimen album

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