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WorksheetsHand Sewing Safety
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
If you injure yourself while sewing, you should ________________________
tell your teacher right away
never sew again
close your eyes and count to 10
none of the above
When passing scissors/shears to someone, you should offer them by the _________
sharp end
handle
Always keep pins and your needle in the _________
original package
pin cushion
plastic wrap
none of the above
When the iron is not in use, it should be
turned on
shut off
metal plate down
empty (no water in the tank)
If you go to use the iron and there is no water in the tank, what should you do about it?
Ask the teacher
Unplug the iron, take it to the sink and carefully fill the tank without getting the whole iron wet.
Just use it the way it is
Do nothing and walk away.
How do you know what setting the iron should be set to?
Ask your teacher to set it each time
Always set it to the hottest setting
Use the chart on the iron to figure it out based on the type of fabric that you are using
Always set it to the lowest setting.
True or False: You should always wave your hand over the metal plates of the iron to see if it's hot before using it.
False
True
When you are finished using the iron, you should...
stand the iron on its heel
leave the iron with the metal plates down
leave the iron turned on
Is it safe to iron over plastic?
No
Yes
Where should you never put your pins?
In your project
In your pin cushion
In your jar
In your mouth
True or False : Skin is an important barrier to keep bacteria out. When you are sewing, be careful to make sure that you are keeping pins and needles out of your skin
True
False
Which of the following should you NOT cut with shears?
thread
ribbon
fabric
paper pattern pieces
When you are not using your scissors, how should they be stored?
blades closed
blades open
on the edge of the table
in your pocket
When you get stuck on a step, what should you try first...
re-read the instructions and try again
ask a friend for help
ask the teacher for help
sit there and do nothing
When ironing, you should...
hold the iron in the same place until its flat
move the iron around so it doesn't burn the fabric
