Sewing Safety

Pins should be kept:

• in your mouth
• on the counter
• in a pincushion
• in your clothing

Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing

• Toward the floor
• Toward the ceiling
• Students should never walk with shears
• Outward

Pass the shears

• with the handle first
• with the pointed end first
• just toss them and hope for the best
• don't pass shears

You should sew:

• as fast as you can
• with your eyes closed
• at your own pace
• at a slow speed

Students should check the temp. of the iron by touching it.

• true

• false

You should remove pins before you sew over them

• true
• false

Pressure foot lever should always be down when beginning to  sew

• true
• false

It is important to know and practice smart safety skills in the sewing lab so that:

• You do not hurt someone else

• You do not cause an injury to yourself

• You do not destroy the sewing equipment

• All of the above

Running and horsing around in the sewing room could

• Create an unexpected accident

• Get you in serious trouble with your teacher

• Cause you to get a write-up

• All of the above

When you are at the sewing machine

• Your friends can help you by pressing the foot pedal while you sew

• Your friends can help you by turning the hand wheel

• You are the only person allowed to operate the sewing machine

• You should sit up on your feet to make you taller