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True or false: When sewing by hand, it is better to use less thread.
True or false: When sewing by hand, it is better to use less thread.
False (B)
True or false: It is important to tie the ends of the thread together after threading the needle.
True or false: It is important to tie the ends of the thread together after threading the needle.
True (A)
True or false: To thread a needle, you should glide the thread through the eye with your thumb and forefinger.
True or false: To thread a needle, you should glide the thread through the eye with your thumb and forefinger.
True (A)
True or false: You should tie a small overhand knot at the end of the thread after threading the needle.
True or false: You should tie a small overhand knot at the end of the thread after threading the needle.
True or false: The article provides instructions on basic hand stitches for beginners.
True or false: The article provides instructions on basic hand stitches for beginners.
True or false: Knife skill classes are not a necessary part of a culinary school curriculum.
True or false: Knife skill classes are not a necessary part of a culinary school curriculum.
True or false: Mincing is the best knife cut for specific garnishes and sautés.
True or false: Mincing is the best knife cut for specific garnishes and sautés.
True or false: Mincing is a large knife cut that yields an abundance of flavor and enticing aroma.
True or false: Mincing is a large knife cut that yields an abundance of flavor and enticing aroma.
True or false: Julienne is a knife cut used for cutting carrots.
True or false: Julienne is a knife cut used for cutting carrots.
True or false: Chopping is the ultimate knife cut for microscopic pieces.
True or false: Chopping is the ultimate knife cut for microscopic pieces.
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Study Notes
Knife Skills Classes
- To become a seasoned cook or chef, knife skill classes are a foundational part of a culinary school curriculum.
- There are 8 essential knife cuts every professional cook and chef should know.
Knife Cuts
- Mince: the ultimate knife cut for specific garnishes and sautés, producing microscopic pieces.
- Mincing is best for garlic or aromatic root vegetables, which dissipate quickly into what you're cooking, yielding an abundance of flavor and aroma.
Sewing Basics
Threading a Needle
- Thread your sewing needle and tie the ends of the thread together.
- Cut at least twice the amount of thread you think you'll need.
- Guide the thread through the needle until it's even on both sides.
- Pinch the ends of the thread together and tie a small overhand knot at the end.
Basic Hand Stitches for Beginners
- The Running Stitch: a basic stitch for sewing, used for sewing two pieces of fabric together.
- The Backstitch: used for sewing in a straight line, great for outlining designs or sewing in a straight line.
- The Whipstitch: used for finishing seams or sewing a raw edge.
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