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Sewing Safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is he best place to hold pins while sewing

a)

mouth

b)

pincushion

c)

sleeve

2.

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

a)

back and forth

b)

toward the body

c)

away from the body

3.

Straight pins are used for

a)

holding fabric

b)

ripping seams

c)

sewing

4.

Hand scissors to someone else

a)

handles first

b)

blades first

c)

sideways

5.

A seam ripper is used to

a)

hand sew

b)

remove stitches

c)

fix a snag in fabric

6.

A bobbin holds thread for

a)

top stitches

b)

embroidery stitches

c)

bottom stitches

7.

When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to

a)

pull the fabric through the machine

b)

keep hands on either side of the needle

c)

sew over straight pins

8.

When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should

a)

rest on the foot control

b)

crossed on the floor

c)

placed on the floor

9.

The presser foot must be raised when

a)

adjusting thread tension

b)

sewing curves

c)

removing fabric from the machine

10.

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

a)

use a slow speed

b)

the faster the better

c)

watch the spool of thread

11.

What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks

a)

unplug the machine

b)

turn off power switch

c)

remove the needle

12.

When the iron is not in use it should be

a)

placed on the sole plate

b)

rested on its heel

c)

rest on its side

13.

Which cutting tool makes zig-zag shaped cuts to finish a raw edge of fabric?

a)

pinking shears

b)

shears

c)

scissors

14.

When does ironing usually occur

a)

whenever you feel like it

b)

before laundering the garment

c)

after laundering the garment

15.

Why should you iron dark, dull fabrics on the wrong side

a)

prevents burning

b)

prevents shiny spots

c)

enhances color

16.

When sewing is completed, after turning the machine off, the next step is to unplug the cord from the

a)

outlet

b)

machine

c)

foot control

17.

What holds the bobbin when the thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin

a)

bobbin winder

b)

bobbin case

c)

spool pin

18.

Which machine part, when turned towards the sewer, raises and lowers the needle to place it exactly where needed?

a)

presser foot

b)

backstitch

c)

handwheel

19.

Which part of the sewing machine works with the presser foot to move fabric through the machine?

a)

feed dog

b)

thread take up lever

c)

bobbin

20.

What part of the sewing machine controls the amount of pressure on the thread as it passes through the machine?

a)

presser foot

b)

tension control

c)

handwheel