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WorksheetsSewing Safety Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
You have to push/pull fabric to make it move through the machine as you sew.
True
False
Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?
Mouth
Sleeve
Pincushion/Magnetic Bowl
Table
Hand scissors to someone else:
Handle first
Blade first
Sideways
Leave out on the table
When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to:
Push fabric through machine
Keep hands on either side of the needle
Sew over the pins
Keep hands in front of the needle
When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should:
Be placed on the floor
Rest on the foot pedal
Crossed on the floor
The presser foot must be raised when:
Adjusting thread tension
Sewing curves
Removing fabric from the machine
Beginning to sew
A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to:
Use a slow, controlled 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 the power
Yell for a teacher
When the iron is not in use it should be:
Placed flat on the sole plate
On its heel
Set on its side
Lay on the resting pad
To avoid sewing through your fingers
Let the feed dog move the fabric (the machine), you just guide the fabric
Place your hands on either side of the presser foot
Pay attention to what you are doing
All of the above
Fabric shears should be used for:
Paper only
Fabric only
Paper and fabric
Anything you need them for
When you are threading the machine the machine must be turned off
True
False
You should remove pins before you sew over them
True
False
What should you avoid doing while sewing?
Watching closely
Stopping when necessary
Use earphones for music
Ask your peers for help
How will we ensure the classroom is cleaned up and appliances are turned off at the end of class?
One person does it every day
The teacher will do it
Classroom jobs will be assigned
We will do it ourselves
Only operate a sewing machine when...
You are alone
You are with friends
A teacher is present
You are early for class
