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TLE ^: Safety Precautions in Sewing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sewing is a particularly dangerous activity.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Students should walk with sheers with the blades pointing _____.

a)

Toward the floor

b)

Toward the ceiling

c)

Students should never walk with shears

d)

Outward

3.

You should sew _____.

a)

as fast as you can

b)

with your eyes closed

c)

at your own pace

d)

at a slow speed

4.

Keep your fingers _____.

a)

away from the needle

b)

away from the fabric

c)

away from the counter

5.

It is important to know and practice smart safety skills in the sewing lab so that _____.

a)

You do not hurt someone else

b)

You do not cause an injury to yourself

c)

You do not destroy the sewing equipment

d)

All of the above

6.

Pins and needles should be _____.

a)

Stored in your shirt sleeve until you have time to put them away

b)

Left loose so they are easier to pick up

c)

Placed in a pin cushion when not in use

d)

Don’t worry about them the custodian will pick them up

7.

When handing scissors to another person you should

a)

Pass them closed with the blades facing down

b)

Do it quickly so they are not dropped

c)

Pass them with the blades pointing toward the other person

d)

All of the above

8.

Pins should not be put in your mouth or skin because ______.

a)

They are dirty

b)

You could swallow them

c)

They probably were on the floor at one time

d)

All of the above

9.

Shears should be used for _____.

a)

Paper only

b)

Fabric only

c)

Paper and fabric

d)

Anything you need them for

10.

It is safe to sew in dimmed light.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

It is important to keep your eyes on the needle at all times.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Throw your sewing tools directly into your sewing box.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The length of a thread when sewing must not exceed the length of the distance to the elbow.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You should cut in a direction away from fingers and hands.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Use any type of scissors for the task at hand.

a)

True

b)

False