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WorksheetsSewing Safety
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
When you are finished ironing, you should:
Turn the iron off and unplug it from the electrical outlet
Pull the plug out of the electrical outlet
Leave the iron on for someone else to use it
Place it face down on the ironing board
Avoid accidents with irons by:
Positioning the cord so that it is free from the path of the iron
Resting the iron on its heel when not in use
Keeping face, fingers and body away from the steam
All of the above
Pins and needles can be held in your mouth if you do not have a pin cushion.
True
False
The best place to hold straight pins while sewing is:
Is in your mouth
In a pin cushion
In your sleeve
Loose on the table
When passing scissors to another person, offer them the:
Points
Middle
Handles
Blade
What personal items could cause a safety issue?
Dangling jewelry
Long Hair
Loose clothing and sleeves
All of the above
When you are finished with the sewing machine, you should:
Tug and pull on the cord
Disconnect the cord from the sewing machine first, then from the outlet
Disconnect the cord from the outlet first, and then from the machine
Turn off the sewing machine, disconnect from the outlet first and then the sewing machine.
Important information to remember about using an iron is:
Always use an ironing board
Never attempt to iron or steam fabrics while they are being worn
Do not attempt to use an iron for any purpose other than for ironing first
All of the above
When making repairs, changing the needles or cleaning the sewing machine, make sure that the machine is:
On and running
On and plugged in
Off and unplugged
Turned off
Keep shears closed and your seam ripper in it's ______________________________ when not in use.
wrapper
case
When you set your scissors down, you should:
Put them on the sewing machine so you don’t lose them
Leave them open so they will be easier to pick up again
Close them so the sharp edges aren't exposed
Toss them to a student who needs them next
To prevent injury when the sewing machine is operating, you should:
Lean close to the needle to watch the stitching line
Keep your fingers away from the needle
Be ready to pull the plug if the machine does not stop
Always sew at a high speed
To avoid trip hazards in the sewing lab, you should:
Pick up or sweep any loose threads or fabric on the floor
Tuck cords behind sewing machine, out of the way
Keep personal items out of the walkway or aisle
All of the above
What are the procedures for a safe sewing environment?
Engaging in horseplay
Tossing and throwing items to your neighbor
Sitting in front of a sewing machine following classroom procedures
Yelling to classmates across the room
When sewing by machine, you should be sure to (pick all that apply):
Not sew across pins
Gently guide fabric through machine
Sew across pins to save time
What is the procedure for plugging in the sewing machine?
Connect the cord to the sewing machine first, then plug the cord into the outlet
Plug the cord into the outlet first, then plug the cord into the sewing machine
Turn the sewing machine on, then plug in cord
The order of plugging in machine does not matter
When you are operating the sewing machine, you should:
Keep your eyes on the spool of thread
Keep your fingers away from the needle
Hold on to the side of the machine with your left hand
Use both feet to control the foot pedal
When disconnecting the cord, remove it from the electrical outlet first by pulling on the
cord
plug
Wire
Use a ________ speed when learning how to use the machine(s).
slow
medium
fast
When using a sewing machine be sure to sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor in front of you.
True
False
If you need to empty any remaining water from the iron, be sure that the iron has been unplugged and has cooled down.
True
False
Rest the iron on its heel when not in use, NEVER with the hot plate touching the ironing board.
True
False
