Sewing Safety Quiz

What is the primary reason for using a thimble while hand sewing?

• To push the needle through thick fabric

• To protect your fingers from getting pricked

• To measure the length of the thread

• To cut the thread

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Which of the following is a safe practice when using a sewing machine?

• Sewing with loose hair

• Keeping your fingers close to the needle

• Turning off the machine when not in use

• Using the machine on an unstable surface

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Where is a safe place to put the fabric shears when you are not using it?

• On the Floor

• Closed in the center of the table

• At the edge of the table

• Open on the table

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How should you sit at the sewing machine?

• Two feet on the pedal

• One foot on pedal, one foot on floor

• One foot on pedal, one foot on your chair

• Stand at the machine

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Which of the following is NOT a safe sewing practice?

• Using a pin magnet to store pins

• Leaving pins and needles scattered on the floor

• Keeping your sewing area well-lit

• Using a seam ripper carefully

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What is the purpose of using a seam ripper?

• To cut fabric

• To remove stitches

• To measure fabric

• To thread a needle

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Why should you avoid sewing over pins with a sewing machine?

• It can damage the fabric

• It can break the needle

• It can make the stitches uneven

• It can slow down the machine

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What is the best way to store sewing needles when not in use?

• Leave them on the table

• Put them on a pin magnet or pin cushion

• Stick them into the fabric

• Keep them in your pocket

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Which of the following should you do before starting to sew with a sewing machine?

• Check the machine for any loose parts

• Start sewing immediately

• Use the machine without threading it

• Ignore the machine's manual

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Why is it important to keep your sewing area organized?

• To make it look pretty

• To prevent accidents and work efficiently

• To impress others

• To avoid losing your sewing machine

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