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Sewing Safety and Equipment

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When carrying scissors the blades should

a)

point to the ceiling.

b)

point to the floor.

2.

These are

a)

thimbles.

b)

bobbins.

c)

seam gauges.

d)

tape measures.

3.

What is NOT he number one rule in the sewing lab?

a)

be unsafe.

b)

have fun.

c)

keep everyone safe.

4.

You shouldn't put pins

a)

in fabric.

b)

in the pin cushion

c)

your mouth.

5.

These are _______________ and they cut fabric that results in a zig-zag pattern.

a)

pinking shears

b)

bent handled shears

c)

scissors

d)

seam ripper

6.

This is a

a)

thimble.

b)

ball head pins.

c)

hand sewing needles.

d)

seam gauge.

7.

Always ____ in the sewing lab, never run.

a)

sprint

b)

walk

c)

skip

d)

run

8.

Pass scissors and shears with handles _______ the other person.

a)

towards

b)

away from

c)

open for

9.


When carrying scissors and shears, walk with points/blades ___________.

a)

out

b)

up

c)

down and inside your hands

10.

When not in use, pins and needles should be stored in a _____ _______.

a)

needle holder

b)

personal project

c)

piece of paper

d)

pin cushion

11.

Keep your _______ in your assigned tote tray.

a)

supplies

b)

toys

c)

food

d)

belongings

12.

If you notice anyone using sharp, pointy objects incorrectly, report it to your ____ right away

a)

self

b)

teacher

c)

best friend

13.

If you injure yourself while sewing, you should ________________________.

a)

close your eyes and count to 10

b)

never sew again

c)

tell your teacher right away

d)

none of the above

14.

Name this tool

a)

Ribbon

b)

Measuring Tape

c)

Elastic Band

d)

Ruler

15.

These objects are

a)

safety pins

b)

sewing needles

c)

ball head pins/straight pins

d)

seam ripper

16.

This objects is a

a)

seam gauge

b)

sewing shears

c)

tape measure

d)

seam ripper

17.

These are

a)

shears

b)

scissors

c)

pinking shears

d)

none of these

18.

These tools that protect your fingers when sewing are called ___________.

a)

erasers

b)

thimbles

c)

bobbins

d)

needles

19.

This is

a)

thread

b)

shoe laces

c)

bobbins

d)

fabric

20.

It is important to know and practice smart safety rules 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

21.

Straight pins are used for

a)

Engraving

b)

putting in your mouth or skin

c)

Holding fabric together

d)

Ripping Seams

22.

What is the purpose of a seam ripper?

a)

To measure fabric

b)

To cut threads without damaging fabric

c)

To hold fabric together

d)

To protect fingers while sewing

23.

What should you do if you see someone misusing the sewing equipment?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Join them

c)

Report to the teacher

d)

Take the equipment away from them

24.

It is okay to get up and walk around to other tables when working on a sewing project.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the procedure when you accidently stick yourself with needles or pins?

a)

Ignore the fact that you stuck yourself.

b)

Get a band aid if necessary

c)

Wash your hands with soap and warm water

d)

Give the teacher the needle/pin to dispose of properly

26.

Sewing materials are not toys and can be considered weapons both in and out of the classroom (if removed from the classroom).

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Thread is both a noun and a verb.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Generally there is a "right" and "wrong" side to fabric.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

The long end of the thread is called the tail by Ms. Long.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

The eye of the needle is the sharp end.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

This is what kind of stitch?

a)

running stitch

b)

overstitch/whip stitch

32.

What kind of stitch is this?

a)

running stitch

b)

overstitch/whip stitch