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Question 1

When doing a tacking stitch……..

3

Answer 1

Pin fabric in position
Start with a double stitch (and end)
Do not pull

Question 2

What is running used for

Answer 2

For seams or gathering fabric by hand

Question 3

What is gathering used for

Answer 3

Used to make a large piece of fabric fit in a narrow place

Question 4

What is used to gather

Answer 4

2 parallel lines of running

Question 5

Instructions for back stitch

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Answer 5

Begin with a double
Bring the needle 2-3 mm out beyond the first stitch
Bring the needle back into the end of the stitch and bring out 2-3 mm again

Question 6

What is top sewing used for

Answer 6

Used to join edges

Question 7

Instructions for top sewing

Answer 7

Insert the needle through a single fold
Pull the needle leaving about 1cm of thread lying on the top of the edge
To finish work 3 stitches from the left

Question 8

What is the name of an embroidery needle

Answer 8

A crewel

Question 9

Instructions for embroidery

Answer 9

Make a few running stitches along the line to be stitched

Finish by weaving the thread through the wrong side of the stitch

Question 10

What is a chain stitch used for

Answer 10

Outlines

Question 11

How do you chain stitch

Answer 11

Begin with a back stitch at the top of the outline
Work downwards using your unused thumb to make a loop
Finish by weaving the thread through a few times the wrong way

Question 12

What is tacking used for (3)

What do you finish with

Answer 12

To hold pieces of fabric when being stitched
Guide for machine
Temporary
A double back stitch