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How much do you know about these basic sewing stitches?

A photo quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Plodd

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
369,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1102

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which basic sewing stitch is used to create a continuous line? Hint

Front stitch

Right stitch

Left stitch

Back stitch

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is used to sew material together to make a temporary tacking stitch? Hint

Dripping stitch

Basting stitch

Oiling stitch

Greasing stitch

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Question 3 of 10

3. An experienced sewer would use which stitch to make an embroidery sampler? Hint

Crotchety stitch

Cranky stitch

Churlish stitch

Cross stitch

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which stitch is normally used to make a neat edging on material? Hint

Quilt stitch

Pillow stitch

Blanket stitch

Cover stitch

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many looped stitches are created to make which attractive embroidery stitch? Hint

Muzzle stitch

Handcuff stitch

Fetter stitch

Chain stitch

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the best sewing stitch to repair a hole in your sock? Hint

Swearing stitch

Cursing stitch

Darning stitch

Cussing stitch

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Question 7 of 10

7. What type of stitch is used to make a special hole to attach a clothes fastening? Hint

Buttonhole stitch

Velcro stitch

Zipper stitch

Tie stitch

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Question 8 of 10

8. This pretty stitch can be used to decorate a smock top. What is it called? Hint

Chuckle stitch

Tickle stitch

Feather stitch

Giggle stitch

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do you call this European sounding stitch with tiny little pinpricks of thread, either sewn in a cluster, or interspersed further apart? Hint

French knot

Italian knot

German knot

Spanish knot

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Question 10 of 10

10. Up and down! Back and forth! Side to side! Which sewing stitch am I describing from the picture shown? Hint

Zigzag stitch

Jagged stitch

Crinkle stitch

Wobbly stitch

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which basic sewing stitch is used to create a continuous line?

Answer: Back stitch

The back stitch is one of the easiest stitches to sew. The needle and thread is sewn one stitch length into the material and then doubled back on the preceding stitch.

2. Which of the following is used to sew material together to make a temporary tacking stitch?

Answer: Basting stitch

The basting, or tack stitch, is used to hold pieces of material together temporarily until a proper stitch is made. This is especially useful in sewing together seams for dressmaking, as alterations often have to be made.

3. An experienced sewer would use which stitch to make an embroidery sampler?

Answer: Cross stitch

The cross stitch is a very neat stitch in the shape of an "X". Embroidery samplers date back to the 15th and 16th century, and these were originally used for women to practise their sewing stitches.

4. Which stitch is normally used to make a neat edging on material?

Answer: Blanket stitch

The blanket stitch is used to sew material together to make a blanket. The neat edging can also be used on other items, such as handbags, purses, jackets and soft toys.

5. Many looped stitches are created to make which attractive embroidery stitch?

Answer: Chain stitch

The pretty chain stitch is a decorative embroidery stitch where loops are sewn into the material to make a continuous chain. The earliest known chain stitch dates back to 1100 BC in China.

6. Which is the best sewing stitch to repair a hole in your sock?

Answer: Darning stitch

The sock is mended by sewing the same, or similar colour thread, backwards and forwards until the hole has been covered. The darning stitch is also used to mend holes in jumpers, jackets and trousers.

7. What type of stitch is used to make a special hole to attach a clothes fastening?

Answer: Buttonhole stitch

The button hole is normally a fraction longer than the button itself. Tightly sewn stitches are made parallel to each another. The material in the centre is then cut to make a hole for the button to pop through.

8. This pretty stitch can be used to decorate a smock top. What is it called?

Answer: Feather stitch

Another name for the feather stitch is the Cretan stitch because it originated from the island of Crete in the Mediterranean. The stitch became popular in England during the 19th century when smock tops, used by farmers, were decorated with the pretty stitching.

9. What do you call this European sounding stitch with tiny little pinpricks of thread, either sewn in a cluster, or interspersed further apart?

Answer: French knot

French knots are very easy to make. When the needle and thread is drawn up through the material, the thread is wound two or three times around the needle, and then drawn back down through the material again. This causes a tiny knot to form on the right side of the material.

10. Up and down! Back and forth! Side to side! Which sewing stitch am I describing from the picture shown?

Answer: Zigzag stitch

The zigzag stitch is easy to sew by hand, but is more commonly made by using a sewing machine. The stitch is often used in needlework, but also used to strengthen seams in dressmaking to stop the material from fraying.

Source: Author Plodd

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