WorksheetsSewing Safety
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 24mins
When handing scissors to another person you should
Pass them closed with the blades facing down
Do it quickly so they are not dropped
Pass them with the blades pointing toward the other person
All of the above
Pins and needles should be
Stored in your shirt sleeve until you have time to put them away
Left loose so they are easier to pick up
Placed in a pin cushion when not in use
Don’t worry about them the custodian will pick them up
Pins should not be put in your mouth or skin because:
They are dirty
You could swallow them
They probably were on the floor at one time
All of the above
The iron should always be placed on it’s _________ between uses.
Side
Plate
Heel/End
None of the above
Fabric shears should be used for:
Paper only
Fabric only
Paper and fabric
Anything you need them for
After you have used the iron you must
Keep the cord out of the walking path
Leave it on it’s heel
Unplug the iron
All of the above
There is no talking or visiting allowed while you are sewing so everyone will stay focused and safe
True
False
You will have enough time at the end of each class period to clean up so you will be able to leave the classroom tidy
True
False
When you set your scissors down, make sure that you
put them on the sewing machine so you don't lose them.
leave them open so they will be easier to pick up again.
close them so the sharp edges can't cut someone.
set them on your chair so you know where they are.
It is OK to chat with your friend while ironing, running the sewing machine and using a rotary cutter.
true
false
Listening and following teacher instructions and rules is important because:
Your teacher always knows best.
You need to show respect and tell other students to be quiet.
Otherwise you will not get a good mark.
Teachers like to be listened to.
Not listening to the teacher is against school rules.
It can help you have success with your project.
It can help you and your class mates stay safe.
When using a rotary cutter make sure that you always:
leave the safety shield open until you are done cutting all your fabric.
close the safety shield when you set the cutter down, even if you are not done cutting.
always cut toward yourself.
always use a dull blade to cut fabric. Dull blades are safer.
When not using, keep all sewing tools in __________
alphabetical order
a pile on the table
your sewing container
the back of the classroom
Always keep straight pins in the _________
original package
pin cushion
plastic wrap
none of the above
Use sewing tools only for their intended _________
date
time
place
purpose
When you set scissors or shears down, they should be _______
handles
closed
purpose
clear
