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WorksheetsSewing Safety Test Prep
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?
mouth
counter
pincushion
When using a rotary cutter, what direction should the cutter move?
away from the body
back and forth
toward the body
Straight pins are used for:
engraving
holding fabric together
ripping seams
Hand scissors to someone else:
handle first
blade first
sideways
A seam ripper is used to
cut a hole in the fabric
fix a snag in the fabric
remove unwanted stitches
A bobbin holds thread for
top stitches
bottom stitches
embroidery stitches
When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to
pull fabric through the machine
keep hands on either side of (away from) the needle
sew over the straight pins
When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should
be placed on the floor
rest on the foot control
be on the table
The presser foot must be raised when
adjusting thread tension
sewing curves
removing fabric from the machine or pivoting (turning) a corner
A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to
use slow speed
watch the spool of thread
hold onto the side of the machine
What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks
unplug machine
remove the needle
turn off power switch
When the iron is not in use it should be
placed flat on the sole plate
rested on its heel
set on its side
Which cutting tool makes zig-zag shaped cuts to finish a raw edge of fabric?
shears
scissors
pinking shears
When sewing is completed, after turning the machine off, the next step is:
get your backpack and wait for the bell to ring
put away your personal sewing materials
put away the machine
What holds the bobbin when the thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin?
bobbin compartment
bobbin winder
bobbin case
Which marchine part, when turned away from the sewer, raises and lowers the needle to place it exactly where needed?
presser foot
stitch length regulator
hand wheel
Which part of the sewing machine works with the presser foot to move fabric through the machine?
needle
take up lever
feed dog
What part of the sewing machine controls the amount of pressure on the thread as it passes through the machine?
thread take-up lever
tension control
stitch width regulator
After sewing a seam, what should be done before sewing on the next piece?
change out the thread color
press the seam open
cut off the seam allowance
The stitch (throat) plate shows you where to
cut the fabric
make an end knot
line the cut edge of your fabric up to sew straight
Ask a peer or raise your hand for assistance. Otherwise, the only time you should call out your teacher's name during a sewing lab is
when you want to tell her about your dogs new collar
when you need to get a drink
when there is and EMERGENCY and you have been hurt
Use fabric shears to cut
paper
fabric and thread only
hair
The power button is located on the __________of the sewing machine
top
right side
left side
When the bobbin winder cutter is pushed towards the bobbin winder, the needle will
move up to the highest point
fall out of the machine
not move at all
If you sew through your finger
remain calm and call your teacher's name
pull out the needle and scream
just keep sewing
