Sewing Equipment Review

What is the correct way to use a pin cushion?

• In a pin cushion
• Stuck through your skin
• In your mouth
• Lying on the counter

What should you do when using a seam ripper?

• Rip the seam away from yourself
• Rip the seam with your fingers
• Rip the seam in any direction
• Rip the seam towards yourself

What should you do if material becomes stuck or jammed in the sewing machine?

• Pull on it
• Carefully remove it
• Cut it with scissors
• Leave it alone

When should you turn off the sewing machine?

• After replacing needles
• After replacing presser feet
• After replacing bobbins
• Before making adjustments or threading the machine

What is not allowed to be worn in the Sewing Lab?

• Coats and jackets
• Baggy shirts
• Necklaces
• All of the above

What could happen if you do not follow the Sewing Lab Dress Code rules?

• You could get a fine
• You could get hurt
• You could get a warning
• Nothing will happen

What are the steps to properly close down a sewing area?

• Turn off machine, wrap cords, clean up scraps, store projects, cover machine
• Turn off machine, wrap cords, clean up scraps, store projects, cover machine, return equipment
• Turn off machine, wrap cords, clean up scraps, store projects, cover machine, return equipment, take projects home
• Turn off machine, wrap cords, clean up scraps, store projects

Why is it important to properly close down a sewing area?

• To avoid getting hurt
• To keep the area clean
• To save time
• All of the above

Who is responsible for giving permission to take projects home?

• The student
• The principal
• Ms. Harkey
• The janitor

What is the purpose of pinking shears?

• To trim seams
• To cut paper
• To cut a zig zag edge in fabric to prevent it from fraying
• To cut fabric in a straight line