Sewing Lab/Safety Rules

What should you do when you are not sewing?

• Sew at a slow speed

• Remove your foot from the foot control and place it on the floor

• Keep your foot on the foot control

• Disconnect the plug from the machine

How should you handle the cords on the sewing machine?

• Keep them near the needle

• Place them in the traffic path

• Untangle them and place out of the traffic path

• Leave them tangled

What is the correct way to disconnect the sewing machine?

• Disconnect the plug from the machine first

• Leave it connected when not in use

• Pull out the plug from the wall outlet

• By jerking the cord

Where should pins and needles be placed when not in use?

• In your mouth

• On the floor

• In a container

• Loose on the table

How should you pass sharp objects to others?

• Throw them to the receiver

• With the handle first

• Casually

• With the sharp end first