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WorksheetsSewing Safety Exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?
mouth
sleeve
pincushion
When using a rotary cutter what direction should the cutter move?
away from the body
back and forth
toward the body
Straight pins are used for:
Engraving.
holding fabric together.
ripping seams.
Hand scissors to someone else:
handle first.
blade first.
Sideways.
A seam ripper is used to:
cut a hole in the fabric.
fix a snag in the fabric.
remove stitches.
A bobbin holds thread for:
top stitches.
bottom stitches.
embroidery stitches.
When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to:
pull fabric through the machine.
keep hands on either sides of the needle.
sew over the straight pins.
When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should:
be placed on the floor.
rest on the foot control.
crossed on the floor.
The presser foot must be raised when:
adjusting thread tension.
sewing curves.
removing fabric from the machine.
A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to:
use a slow speed.
watch the spool of thread.
hold onto the side of the machine.
What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks?
unplug machine
remove the needle
turn off power switch
When the iron is not in use it should be:
placed flat on the sole plate.
rested on its heel.
set on its side.
Which cutting tool makes zig-zag shaped cuts to finish a raw edge of fabric?
shears
scissors
pinking shears
When does ironing usually occur?
after laundering the garment
during construction of a garment
before storing the garment in the closet
Why should you iron dark, dull fabrics on the wrong side?
protects from scorching
prevents shiny spots
enhances color
When sewing is completed, after turning the machine off, the next step is to unplug the cord from the:
outlet.
machine.
presser foot.
What holds the bobbin when the thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin?
bobbin compartment
bobbin winder
bobbin case
Which machine part, when turned towards the sewer, raises and lowers the needle to place it exactly where needed?
presser foot
stitch length regulator
hand wheel
Which part of the sewing machine works with the presser foot to move fabric through the machine?
needle
take up lever
feed dog
What part of the sewing machine controls the amount of pressure on the thread as it passes through the machine?
thread take-up lever
tension control
stitch width regulator
