Sewing Notions Quiz

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Instructions: How well do you know sewing supplies and notions? Test your knowledge of needles, threads, and tools of the trade.

1.
What is a thimble used for in sewing?
A
Measuring fabric
B
Holding pins
C
Protecting the finger when pushing a needle
D
Cutting thread
2.
Which sewing tool is a small cushion used to hold pins and needles?
A
Needle case
B
Pin cushion
C
Bobbin
D
Spool holder
3.
What is a seam ripper used for?
A
Cutting fabric
B
Measuring seam allowance
C
Pressing seams open
D
Removing unwanted stitches
4.
Which tool is used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric using a spiked wheel?
A
Hem gauge
B
Pinking shears
C
Rotary cutter
D
Tracing wheel
5.
What are pinking shears designed to do?
A
Cut fabric with a zigzag edge to prevent fraying
B
Cut patterns from paper
C
Trim seam allowances evenly
D
Cut thread precisely
6.
What is a bobbin in sewing?
A
A type of button
B
A needle threader
C
A small spool that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine
D
A fabric marker
7.
Which sewing notion is a flat, flexible strip used to measure body dimensions for fitting?
A
French curve
B
Ruler
C
Tape measure
D
Hem gauge
8.
What is bias tape used for?
A
Marking dart positions
B
Binding edges and finishing seams
C
Holding fabric together temporarily
D
Reinforcing buttonholes
9.
Which notion is a hook-and-loop fastener commonly known by the brand name Velcro?
A
Hook-and-loop tape
B
Hook and eye
C
Snap fastener
D
Frog closure
10.
What is a bodkin used for in sewing?
A
Cutting buttonholes
B
Marking fabric
C
Pressing seams
D
Threading elastic or ribbon through casings
11.
Which type of scissors has short, angled blades designed for trimming threads close to fabric?
A
Dressmaker shears
B
Pinking shears
C
Embroidery scissors
D
Rotary cutter
12.
What is tailor's chalk used for?
A
Lubricating the sewing machine
B
Stiffening collars
C
Preventing fabric from slipping
D
Marking fabric for cutting or sewing
13.
Which sewing notion is a small metal or plastic device used to help push thread through the eye of a needle?
A
Bobbin winder
B
Needle threader
C
Thimble
D
Stiletto
14.
What is interfacing used for in sewing?
A
Decorating the fabric surface
B
Adding structure and stability to fabric
C
Waterproofing garments
D
Creating pleats
15.
Which tool is a curved, transparent ruler used for drawing smooth necklines and armholes on patterns?
A
French curve
B
Protractor
C
Straight ruler
D
T-square

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