Sewing Safety Exam

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Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?

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pincushion

Front

When using a rotary cutter what direction should the cutter move?

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away from the body

Front

Straight pins are used for: Engraving, holding fabric together, ripping seams.

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holding fabric together.

Front

Hand scissors to someone else:

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handle first.

Front

A seam ripper is used to:

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remove stitches.

Front

A bobbin holds thread for:

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bottom stitches.

Front

When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to: keep hands on either sides of the needle.

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keep hands on either sides of the needle.

Front

When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should:

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be placed on the floor.

Front

The presser foot must be raised when:

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removing fabric from the machine.

Front

A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to:

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use a slow speed.