Crafting Sewing and Embroidery 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What tool is stretched tightly around fabric to keep it taut during hand embroidery?
- Canvas frame
- Embroidery hoop (Correct answer)
- Weaving loom
- Tension ring
Correct answer: Embroidery hoop
An embroidery hoop holds fabric taut to keep stitches even and prevent puckering during hand embroidery.
Question 2: Which sewing machine stitch is most commonly used for joining two pieces of fabric along a seam?
- Zigzag stitch
- Straight stitch (Correct answer)
- Buttonhole stitch
- Blind hem stitch
Correct answer: Straight stitch
The straight stitch is the most basic and versatile machine stitch used for seaming fabric pieces together.
Question 3: What does 'seam allowance' refer to in sewing?
- Decorative stitching along a garment edge
- The space between the cut edge of fabric and the stitching line (Correct answer)
- Extra fabric added specifically for hemming
- The measurement of thread tension on the machine
Correct answer: The space between the cut edge of fabric and the stitching line
Seam allowance is the extra fabric beyond the seam line, typically 5/8 inch in US garment sewing, providing room for adjustments.
Question 4: Which type of hand needle is specifically designed for embroidery and has a long eye for threading multiple strands of floss?
- Tapestry needle
- Ballpoint needle
- Crewel needle (Correct answer)
- Sharps needle
Correct answer: Crewel needle
Crewel needles have a long eye to accommodate multiple strands of embroidery floss and a sharp point for piercing tightly woven fabric.
Question 5: Which embroidery stitch consists of closely placed parallel stitches used to fill a shape with smooth, solid color?
- Backstitch
- Running stitch
- Satin stitch (Correct answer)
- Stem stitch
Correct answer: Satin stitch
The satin stitch uses flat, parallel stitches laid side by side to completely fill a design area with smooth, glossy color.
Question 6: What is the standard seam allowance used in most commercial US sewing patterns?
- 1/4 inch
- 3/8 inch
- 5/8 inch (Correct answer)
- 1 inch
Correct answer: 5/8 inch
Most US commercial patterns use a 5/8 inch seam allowance, which provides enough fabric for fit adjustments and seam finishing.
Question 7: What is the purpose of 'basting' in sewing?
- Permanently joining two fabric pieces with strong stitches
- Temporarily holding fabric pieces together before final sewing (Correct answer)
- Finishing raw edges to prevent fraying
- Pressing seams open with a steam iron
Correct answer: Temporarily holding fabric pieces together before final sewing
Basting uses long, easily removable stitches to temporarily hold fabric in place for fitting or alignment before permanent stitching.
Crafting Sewing and Embroidery 1
What tool is stretched tightly around fabric to keep it taut during hand embroidery?