Sewing and Embroidery Techniques for Year 3 Design and Technology

Question 1

Which of these is not a sewing technique?

Accepted Answer

Knitting

Answer

Oversewing

Answer

Buttonholing

Answer

Appliqué

Question 2

Which stitch is best for joining two pieces of fabric securely?

Accepted Answer

Back stitch

Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Satin stitch

Answer

Cross stitch

Question 3

What is the main difference between sewing and embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Sewing is used to join fabrics, while embroidery is used to decorate them.

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Sewing is done by hand, while embroidery is done by machine.

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Sewing uses thread, while embroidery uses yarn.

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There is no difference between sewing and embroidery.

Question 4

What tool is used to guide the thread through the fabric when sewing?

Accepted Answer

Needle

Answer

Bobbin

Answer

Thimble

Answer

Pincushion

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a template when creating an embroidery design?

Accepted Answer

To transfer the design onto the fabric

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To hold the fabric in place

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To create a raised effect

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To prevent the fabric from fraying

Question 6

Why is it helpful to use a thimble when sewing?

Accepted Answer

It protects your finger from the needle.

Answer

It helps you push the needle through the fabric.

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It makes the stitches more even.

Answer

It speeds up the sewing process.

Question 7

What kind of fabric is easy to sew for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Satin

Answer

Silk

Answer

Leather

Question 8

What is the safest thing to do when using scissors?

Accepted Answer

Keep scissors closed when not in use

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Use sharp scissors

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Run with scissors

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Cut towards your body

Question 9

Which of these is a basic sewing stitch that even beginners can learn?

Accepted Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Cross-stitch

Answer

Stem stitch

Question 10

What type of fabric is easiest for beginners to sew with?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Denim

Answer

Silk

Answer

Chiffon

Question 11

Which tool is used to cut fabric?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Ruler

Answer

Needle

Answer

Thread

Question 12

Why do we use a thimble when sewing?

Accepted Answer

To protect our finger

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To hold the fabric in place

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To guide the needle

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To measure the fabric

Question 13

What is the name of the technique for creating raised designs on fabric?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Appliqué

Answer

Quilting

Answer

Weaving

Question 14

Which step is NOT involved in making a chain stitch embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Tie a knot in the thread.

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Pull the needle through the fabric from the back.

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Wrap the thread around the needle.

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Pass the needle through the loop on the hook.

Question 15

What tool do we use to hold fabric tightly while sewing?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery hoop

Answer

Sewing machine

Answer

Needles

Answer

Scissors

Question 16

Which stitch makes a seam very strong?

Accepted Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Cross-stitch

Answer

Buttonhole stitch

Question 17

Which tool do we use to measure and mark fabric accurately?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Needle

Answer

Embroidery hoop

Question 18

Which material is commonly used to stuff cushions?

Accepted Answer

Polystyrene beads

Answer

Cotton balls

Answer

Sand

Answer

Newspaper

Question 19

What is the main purpose of using a needle threader?

Accepted Answer

To make threading a needle easier

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To create decorative stitches

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To measure the length of thread needed

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To hold the fabric in place

Question 20

What type of fabric is strong and doesn't wrinkle easily?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Linen

Answer

Silk

Question 21

What do we use an embroidery hoop for?

Accepted Answer

To hold the fabric tight

Answer

To make the fabric look pretty

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To protect the fabric from damage

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To hold the needle in place

Question 22

What is the extra fabric around the edges of a fabric piece called?

Accepted Answer

Seam allowance

Answer

Hem

Answer

Binding

Answer

Facing

Question 23

Which fabric is best for making a raincoat because it doesn't let water through?

Accepted Answer

Nylon

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Silk

Answer

Wool

Question 24

What is a simple stitch used to join two pieces of fabric together?

Accepted Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Chain stitch

Answer

Overcast stitch

Question 25

What tool is used to insert thread into a needle?

Accepted Answer

Needle threader

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Thimble

Answer

Tape measure

Question 26

What is the purpose of a backstitch?

Accepted Answer

To strengthen a seam

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To add decorative detail

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To join two pieces of fabric together

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To gather fabric

Question 27

Which stitch is NOT used in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Cross-stitch

Answer

French knot

Answer

Buttonhole stitch

Question 28

What technique involves decorating fabric with beads?

Accepted Answer

Beading

Answer

Appliqué

Answer

Embroidery

Answer

Quilting

Question 29

What is the first step in creating an embroidered design?

Accepted Answer

Sketching the design

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Transferring the design to fabric

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Choosing embroidery threads

Answer

Stitching the design

Question 30

Which fabric is the easiest to sew with for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Silk

Answer

Denim

Answer

Leather

Question 31

Which of these choices is NOT a type of sewing stitch?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Running stitch

Answer

Backstitch

Answer

Cross-stitch

Question 32

What is the main purpose of basting?

Accepted Answer

To hold fabric temporarily in place

Answer

To add decoration to a project

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To make fabric stronger

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To stop fabric from fraying

Question 33

What is the main difference between a stitch and an embroidery stitch?

Accepted Answer

Stitches are for joining fabric together, while embroidery stitches are for decoration.

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Embroidery stitches are more difficult to do than stitches.

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Stitches are used on the inside of fabric, while embroidery stitches are used on the outside.

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There is no difference between a stitch and an embroidery stitch.

Question 34

What is the main purpose of using a thimble when sewing?

Accepted Answer

To protect the finger

Answer

To hold the needle

Answer

To mark the fabric

Answer

To cut the fabric

Question 35

What is the name of the tool used to hold fabric taut while embroidering?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery hoop

Answer

Threader

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Needle

Question 36

Which of the following is a type of embroidery stitch?

Accepted Answer

French knot

Answer

Overlock stitch

Answer

Zigzag stitch

Answer

Serger stitch

Question 37

Which of the following materials is NOT used in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Thread

Answer

Yarn

Answer

Fabric

Question 38

Which of the following is a safety precaution to follow when using a sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

Keep fingers away from the needle

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Leave the machine plugged in overnight

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Wear loose clothing

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Use the machine without supervision

Question 39

What is the purpose of interfacing in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

To add stability to the fabric

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To prevent the fabric from shrinking

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To make the design more colourful

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To create a raised effect