Hele Reviewer
Second Grading Examination
Name: __________________________________________________
I. Read each statement carefully and identify what is being described. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. These are the materials being used to sew fabric to make different linens and types of clothes.
a. Measuring tools b. Sewing materials c. Sewing tools
2. These are tools needed for pattern alterations and body measurements.
a. Measuring tools b. Sewing materials c. Sewing tools
3. A measuring tool used for marking hemlines and is made up of wood or metal.
a. French curve b. Yard stick c. Ruler
4. It is numbered back-to-back and used to take body measurements.
a. Ruler b. Tailor square c. Measuring Tape
5. A measuring tool used to shape the depth of the arm holes and neckline pattern.
a. French curve b. Yard stick c. Tailor’s square
6. It is also known as “L square” and used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
a. Tailors square b. French curve c. Measuring tape
7. It is made of wood or plastic used to draw straight lines.
a. Ruler b. Yard stick c. French curve
8. These are tools used to make or repair garments.
a. Measuring tools b. Sewing materials c. Sewing tools
9. It is a small fitted cap of metal or plastic that is worn on finger for protection while sewing by hand.
a. Pin cushion b. Thimble c. Dressmaker Pins
10. It is a diameter yarn or strand and varies in sizes and colors.
a. Thread b. Sewing box c. Needles
11. It is a cushion where needles and pins are kept for safety.
a. Needles b. Pin Cushion c. Dressmake pins
12. It is a container where sewing tools are kept.
a. Thread b. Sewing box c. Needles
13. A sewing tool that is pointed and made up of metal where that inserts the thread into fabric and
used to make stitches in sewing.
a. Pin Cushion b. Dressmaker pins c. Needles
14. It has a sharp point and will not leave marks on fabrics.
a. Pin Cushion b. Dressmaker pins c. Needles
15. It is a cloth used in making garments and it can be colored or printed.
a. Needles b. Thread c. Fabrics
16. These are tools used to cut garments accurately and precisely.
a. Cutting Tools b. Sewing Tools c. Measuring Tools
17. A cutting tool used to rip seams and used carefully to prevent damage to the fabric.
a. Pinking shears b. Seam ripper c. Cutting Shears
18. These are pairs of bent handle blades used to easily cut fabric.
a. Pinking shears b. Seam ripper c. Cutting Shears
19. It is used to finish edges of materials to prevent raveling.
a. Pinking shears b. Seam ripper c. Cutting Shears
20. A sewing material used to transfer pattern marking to garment fabric pieces.
a. Marking tools b. Sewing tools c. Cutting tools
21. It is used with tailors’ carbon to transfer pattern markings to fabric.
a. Chalk pencil b. Tracing wheel c. Tailors carbon paper
22. It is used to make fine lines on fabric and it has an erasing brush at one end.
a. Chalk pencil b. Tracing wheel c. Tailors carbon paper
23. It is an oil free chalk for transferring markings.
a. Tracing wheel b. Tailors chalk c. Chalk pencil
24. It is used with tracing wheel to create temporary marking on fabric.
a. Chalk pencil b. Tracing wheel c. Tailors carbon paper
25. What is the appropriate length of the thread when sewing?
a. A length of a finger b. a length of an arm span c. a length of a hand
26. What should be the degree of an angle when cutting a thread?
a. 55 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 45 degrees
II. Identify if the given statement should be done when sewing. Check the True column if its yes and
False column, if otherwise.
Safety Measures True False
27. All sewing materials must be place in a box with cover.
28. Make sure to sew in a well lightened area.
29. Sit in any position you like.
30. Watch your fingers and keep your eyes to the needle.
31. Handle scissors with cautions.
32. When giving the scissors to someone offer it by the pointed one not with the
handle.
33. Be careful with sharp sewing tools and notify the elders once any problems
occur.
34. Use thimble when sewing to avoid hurting your fingers.
35. Use a paper for pin and needles to avoid losing them.
36. Avoid sewing materials near to your eyes.
37. Dispose broken needles and pins everywhere.
38. Keep you sewing box tidy.
39. Clean up your work space when finished with your sewing task.
40. Play with your sewing materials when not in use.
III. Enumerate the steps in threading a needle.
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IV. Identify the kinds of stitches below. Choose your answer from the box.
Catch Stitch Blanket Stitch Chain Stitch
Back Stitch Basting
Running Stitch Outline Stitch
41. 42. 43.
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44. 45. 46.
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