Making Tacking Stitches

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1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of these is the FIRST step when starting to make tacking stitches?

   A. Cut the cloth into two

   B. Thread the needle and make a knot at the end

   C. Iron the cloth flat

   D. Wash the cloth

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Faith is about to make tacking stitches.

   (a) State what she must do to the thread before she starts stitching.

   (b) Explain why this step is important.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) 1 mark: thread the needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread. (b) 2 marks: the knot holds the thread in the cloth so that it does not pull out (1) as she makes the stitches, keeping the two pieces of cloth held together (1).

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Before threading the needle, what should you do to the end of the thread to make it pass through the eye easily?

   A. Cut it into two

   B. Make the end pointed by wetting or twisting it

   C. Tie it in a big knot

   D. Wet it with oil

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which safety practice is important when making tacking stitches with a needle?

   A. Leave needles on the floor

   B. Keep the needle away from the mouth and store it safely

   C. Point the needle at a friend

   D. Run while holding the needle

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Name three materials or tools you need to make tacking stitches.

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Explain the difference between tacking stitches and permanent stitches.

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   4 marks (2 per point): Tacking stitches are temporary/long and loose, made quickly to hold cloth in place, and are removed after sewing (2). Permanent stitches are strong, small and tight, and are left on the cloth to join it permanently (2).

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The small hole at the top of a needle through which thread passes is called the:

   A. Handle

   B. Point

   C. Eye

   D. Blade

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Tacking stitches are usually made with:

   A. No thread at all

   B. Very tight tiny stitches

   C. Glue instead of thread

   D. Long, even stitches that are quick to make

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which tool is used to make tacking stitches on a piece of cloth?

   A. A rubber

   B. A pair of scissors

   C. A ruler

   D. A needle and thread

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    Why are tacking stitches removed after the permanent stitches have been made? Explain.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Tacking stitches are also known as:

    A. Washing stitches

    B. Basting stitches

    C. Ironing stitches

    D. Cutting stitches

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    When making tacking stitches, the needle moves through the cloth in which way?

    A. Only on top of the cloth

    B. In and out along a straight line

    C. Sideways cutting the cloth

    D. Round in a circle

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13. Question 13

    3 marks

    Arrange the following steps of making tacking stitches in the correct order by writing them out: rinse the cloth; make a knot at the end of the thread; thread the needle; pass the needle in and out of the cloth in a straight line.

    (3 marks)

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    3 marks for correct order (ignore the distractor 'rinse the cloth'): 1. Thread the needle; 2. Make a knot at the end of the thread; 3. Pass the needle in and out of the cloth in a straight line. (Deduct if 'rinse the cloth' is included as a step.)

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Compared with permanent stitches, tacking stitches are:

    A. Made with paint

    B. Made without a needle

    C. Permanent and very strong

    D. Temporary and easy to remove

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Why do we make a knot at the end of the thread before tacking?

    A. To colour the cloth

    B. To cut the cloth

    C. To stop the thread from pulling out of the cloth

    D. To make the thread longer

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A learner wants to keep two pieces of cloth in place before making strong final stitches. The best stitch to use first is:

    A. A cut

    B. A knot only

    C. Nothing at all

    D. Tacking stitch

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17. Question 17

    2 marks

    State two reasons why we make tacking stitches on cloth.

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    Any two (1 mark each): to hold two pieces of cloth together temporarily; to keep the cloth in position before permanent sewing; to prevent the cloth from moving/slipping while sewing; to guide the permanent stitching.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    What is the main reason for making tacking stitches on fabric?

    A. To make the cloth colourful

    B. To wash the cloth

    C. To cut the cloth into pieces

    D. To hold two pieces of cloth together temporarily before sewing

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19. Question 19

    4 marks

    Describe two safety measures a learner should observe when using a needle to make tacking stitches.

    (4 marks)

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    Two measures, 2 marks each: (1) Keep the needle away from the mouth and do not put pins/needles in the mouth, to avoid swallowing or pricking. (2) Store needles safely (e.g. in a pin cushion) and pass a needle carefully, not pointing it at others, to avoid pricking oneself or others. (Accept: use a thimble to protect the finger.)

20. Question 20

    1 mark

    After the permanent sewing is finished, tacking stitches are:

    A. Washed with soap

    B. Left in forever

    C. Painted over

    D. Removed from the cloth

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