Basic Sewing Skills

It is a stitch used to prevent raw edges from raveling.

• Running Stitch

• Back Stitch

• Overcast Stitch

• Blanket Stitch

What is the last step in threading a needle?

• Make a knot at the end of the thread.

• Cut the other end of the thread to get the desired length.

• Cut one end of the thread at a slant.

• Make sure that the two ends have the same length.

• Pass the thread through the eye of the needle.

Which of the following picture is a running stitch?

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It is the simplest type of hand stitching. It is used for sheering, mending, or darning.

• Running Stitch

• Back Stitch

• Overcast Stitch

• Blanket Stitch

Which of the following must be done first in threading a needle?

• Make a knot at the end of the thread.

• Cut the other end of the thread to get the desired length.

• Cut one end of the thread at a slant.

• Make sure that the two ends have the same length.

• Pass the thread through the eye of the needle.

Identify the given picture.

• running stitch

• back stitch

• overcast stitch

• blanket stitch

It is one of the strongest hand stitches. It is used to repair ripped seams.

• Running Stitch

• Back Stitch

• Overcast Stitch

• Blanket Stitch

Which of the following picture is a back stitch?

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Identify the given picture.

• running stitch

• back stitch

• overcast stitch

• blanket stitch

It is used for finishing different types of hems, especially ones with seam binding or folded edge.

• Running Stitch

• Back Stitch

• Overcast Stitch

• Blanket Stitch