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Hand Sewer Practice Test

Check what you know about the hand sewer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on hand sewer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Basting is:
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Answer: Temporary stitching. Technique.

Question 2 of 15A thimble:
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Answer: Protects fingers. Tool.

Question 3 of 15Slip stitch is:
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Answer: Invisible. Stitch.

Question 4 of 15Wrap the button:
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Answer: Shank. Technique.

Question 5 of 15Couture means:
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Answer: High-end custom sewing. Term.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Strong hand stitch.”
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Answer: Backstitch. Backstitch: Strong hand stitch.

Question 7 of 15What does “Notions” mean?
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Answer: Buttons, zippers and thread.. Notions: Buttons, zippers and thread.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Stiffening layer.”
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Answer: Interfacing. Interfacing: Stiffening layer.

Question 9 of 15What does “Buttonhole stitch” mean?
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Answer: Edge for buttonholes.. Buttonhole stitch: Edge for buttonholes.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “High-end custom sewing.”
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Answer: Couture. Couture: High-end custom sewing.

Question 11 of 15What does “Slip stitch” mean?
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Answer: Invisible stitch.. Slip stitch: Invisible stitch.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Temporary stitches.”
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Answer: Basting. Basting: Temporary stitches.

Question 13 of 15What does “Selvage” mean?
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Answer: Woven fabric edge.. Selvage: Woven fabric edge.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Inner fabric layer.”
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Answer: Lining. Lining: Inner fabric layer.

Question 15 of 15What does “Thimble” mean?
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Answer: Finger protector.. Thimble: Finger protector.

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