WorksheetsSewing Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where is he best place to hold pins while sewing
mouth
pincushion
sleeve
When using a rotary cutter what direction should the cutter move?
back and forth
toward the body
away from the body
Straight pins are used for
holding fabric
ripping seams
sewing
Hand scissors to someone else
handles first
blades first
sideways
A seam ripper is used to
hand sew
remove stitches
fix a snag in fabric
A bobbin holds thread for
top stitches
embroidery stitches
bottom stitches
When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to
pull the fabric through the machine
keep hands on either side of the needle
sew over straight pins
When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should
rest on the foot control
crossed on the floor
placed on the floor
The presser foot must be raised when
adjusting thread tension
sewing curves
removing fabric from the machine
A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to
use a slow speed
the faster the better
watch the spool of thread
What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks
unplug the machine
turn off power switch
remove the needle
When the iron is not in use it should be
placed on the sole plate
rested on its heel
rest on its side
Which cutting tool makes zig-zag shaped cuts to finish a raw edge of fabric?
pinking shears
shears
scissors
When does ironing usually occur
whenever you feel like it
before laundering the garment
after laundering the garment
Why should you iron dark, dull fabrics on the wrong side
prevents burning
prevents shiny spots
enhances color
When sewing is completed, after turning the machine off, the next step is to unplug the cord from the
outlet
machine
foot control
What holds the bobbin when the thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin
bobbin winder
bobbin case
spool pin
Which machine part, when turned towards the sewer, raises and lowers the needle to place it exactly where needed?
presser foot
backstitch
handwheel
Which part of the sewing machine works with the presser foot to move fabric through the machine?
feed dog
thread take up lever
bobbin
What part of the sewing machine controls the amount of pressure on the thread as it passes through the machine?
presser foot
tension control
handwheel
