Sewing Safety Rule Quiz

When operating a sewing machine you should sew:

• at a quick speed

• at a slow speed

• none of the above

Disconnect the sewing machine by

• pulling

• jerking

• twisting

Pass sharp objects to others by:

• the blade

• tossing it across the room

• by the handle

Do not sew over pins in the fabric because you could break the needle.

• T

• F

You should feed the fabric through the sewing machine by placing your fingers directly in the path that is to be sewn.

When not using a pin or needle it should always be kept:

• on the table next to you

• in the container or on the pin cushion

• held in your mouth

When not ready to sew, remove your foot from the:

• foot control

• presser foot

• sleeve board

You should compare sewing to a race and try and finish as quickly as possible.

• T

• F

Electrical shock could be the result of not unplugging the sewing machine in the correct order.

• T

• F

Jerking on the sewing machine cord can cause it to fray.

• T

• F