Getting Comfortable With the Needle — check yourself1 of 10
When you're threading a needle for hand sewing, how long should your working thread actually be?
Buttons — check yourself1 of 11
When you're taking off an old button, why do you pick the threads clean from the fabric instead of just cutting them short and leaving stubs?
Hems — check yourself1 of 10
Before you sew a hem, what's the first thing you should do?
Small Holes and Tears — check yourself1 of 11
When you spot a small hole in a favorite shirt, why does it tend to get bigger if you just leave it alone?
Patches — check yourself1 of 11
When you're picking out fabric for a patch that'll actually hold up, what's the main thing to watch for?
Finishing Your Real Repair — check yourself1 of 10
You've finished your first real repair. When you're checking your work, what should you look for first?