WorksheetsTLE ^: Safety Precautions in Sewing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
Sewing is a particularly dangerous activity.
True
False
Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing _____.
Toward the floor
Toward the ceiling
Students should never walk with shears
Outward
You should sew _____.
as fast as you can
with your eyes closed
at your own pace
at a slow speed
Keep your fingers _____.
away from the needle
away from the fabric
away from the counter
It is important to know and practice smart safety skills in the sewing lab so that _____.
You do not hurt someone else
You do not cause an injury to yourself
You do not destroy the sewing equipment
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
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 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
Shears should be used for _____.
Paper only
Fabric only
Paper and fabric
Anything you need them for
It is safe to sew in dimmed light.
True
False
It is important to keep your eyes on the needle at all times.
True
False
Throw your sewing tools directly into your sewing box.
True
False
The length of a thread when sewing must not exceed the length of the distance to the elbow.
True
False
You should cut in a direction away from fingers and hands.
True
False
Use any type of scissors for the task at hand.
True
False
