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Textiles and Garment Construction

 Revision questions

Choose the correct answer
1. Which of the following stitches can be used as an alternative to running stitches?

(a) even tacking stitches
(b) backstitches

(c) oversewing stitches

(d) long and short tacking stitches

2. Which stitch can be used to join garment sections in case there is no sewing
machine?

(a) stem stitches
(b) tacking stitches
(c) backstitches

(d) Satin stitches

3. Which type of temporary stitch should be used to prevent mismatching of fabric
designs?
(a) Stem hemming stitch.

(b) Slip basting tacking stitch.

(c) Tailor’s marking stitch.
(d) Running felt stitch.

4. Why is it advised to begin with one or two back-stitches when working out tacking
stitches?
(a) Prevent the thread from getting out.
(b) Make the stitch stronger and durable.
(c) To ensure neatness of the stitches.
(d) To make the stitches evenly.

5. Why do you use light coloured threads for tacking?
(a) Because all tacking threads are pale in colour.

(b) Because tacking is a temporary stitch.
(c) Because the threads are cheaper.
(d) Because dark-coloured threads may stain the material when tacking is removed.

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