Sewing Safety Review

Turn the sewing machine off at the end of the period

• True
• False

Hand scissors to someone else:

• Handle first

• Blade first

• Sideways

• Leave out on the table

When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to:

• Push fabric through machine

• Keep hands on either side of the needle

• Sew over the pins

• Keep hands in front of the needle

What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks?

• Unplug machine

• Remove the needle

• Turn off the power

• Yell for a teacher

When the iron is not in use it should be:

• Placed flat on the sole plate

• On its heel

• Set on its side

• Lay on the resting pad

Fabric shears should be used for:

• Paper only

• Fabric only

• Paper and fabric

• Anything you need them for

You should remove pins before you sew over them

• True

• False

What needs to be kept away from electrical equipment?

• Hands
• Feet
• Water
• All sharp items

What do you need to do if you notice damaged cords?

• Tell all your friends
• Tell the teacher
• Tell the person closest to you
• Tell the teacher immediately

What should you do if a machine is not working properly?

• Stop and move to another machine
• Let your friend use it
• Tell others not to use it and seek assistance from the teacher