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Iron Safety

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Minor burns should be immersed under cool, running water for 10 to 20 minutes to relieve discomfort and minimize tissue damage

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Irons should be unplugged

a)

when not in use.

b)

when being filled with water.

c)

when left unattended.

d)

all of the above.

3.

Carefully place the cords to irons away from traffic areas to prevent tripping hazards

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The easiest way to determine if an iron is hot enough to use is to lick a finger and quickly touch the soleplate.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Sherry needs to steam wrinkles from her skirt. To safely remove wrinkles while wearing the skirt, hold the iron a foot from the skirt and aim the steam vents toward the skirt. Carefully apply steam to the wrinkled areas.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It depends on the fabric

6.

You should always turn an iron off or put it on its lowest setting before plugging it in OR out of the wall.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

7.

A hot iron is left with the soleplate sitting directly on the clothes. What will happen?

a)

Nothing. The iron will turn itself off.

b)

The fabric under the soleplate may burn.

c)

The fabric will get flat and nice looking.

d)

The iron will explode.

8.

It is ok to goof around and push each other while using an iron.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Make sure the iron steam setting is _____. If you need to steam, ask for assistance.

a)

on

b)

off

10.

It is ok to iron over the cord of the iron.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Why should you iron dark, dull fabrics on the wrong side?

a)

protects from scorching

b)

prevents shiny spots

c)

enhances color

12.

If your iron gets dirty, just throw it in a sink full of water.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Depends on the type of iron.

13.

What could happen if you turn an iron upside down?

a)

It will explode.

b)

It will catch the drapes on fire.

c)

It will burn your clothes.

d)

Hot water could run out and burn you.

14.

Straight pins are used for:

a)

Engraving.

b)

holding fabric together.

c)

ripping seams.

15.

Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?

a)

mouth

b)

sleeve

c)

pincushion

16.

Hand scissors to someone else:

a)

handle first.

b)

blade first.

c)

Sideways.

17.

You can cut both paper and fabric with sewing shears.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
What am I ?
a)
pin cushion
b)
tomato
c)
fruit
d)

pillow

19.
What am I?
a)
tweezers
b)
seam ripper
c)
plucker
20.

When using a seam ripper, rip the seam

a)

away from you

b)

up and to the right

c)

towards you

d)

it really doesn't matter

21.

A seam ripper is used to:

a)

cut a hole in the fabric.

b)

fix a snag in the fabric.

c)

remove stitches.

22.

If you injure yourself while sewing, you should ________________________

a)

tell your teacher right away

b)

never sew again

c)

close your eyes and count to 10

d)

none of the above

23.

Do not sew on your __________ because you may sew your project to your clothes, resulting in seam ripping and starting over

a)

lap

b)

right

c)

left

d)

none of the above

24.

What should you do if you accidentally drop a needle on the floor?

a)

Leave it there and hope someone else picks it up

b)

Inform the teacher immediately

c)

Pick it up carefully and put it back in the pin cushion

d)

Ignore it and continue working

25.

All pins and sewing needles should be safely picked up and put back into the cabinet or container by the end of class.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

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

a)

erasers

b)

thimbles

c)

bobbins

d)

needles

27.

This objects is a

a)

seam gauge

b)

ruler

c)

tape measure

d)

seam ripper