Safety

Question 1

What are five safety rules to follow when using the sewing machine?

Answer 1

Use a slow speed to keep in control
Keep your fingers away from the needle
Don’t lean your face to close when stitching
Don’t stitch over pins
Unplug the cord from the outlet when machine is not in use

Question 2

What are five safety rules to follow when using the iron?

Answer 2

Fill the iron with water before you turn it on
Don’t leave the iron burning on the fabric
Keep your fingers and face away from the steam
Always rest the iron on its heel
Turn off and unplug after use

Question 3

What are three safety rules to follow when using sewing pins?

Answer 3

Don’t hold pins in your mouth
Don’t place pins in the clothes you are wearing
Put pins in a container after use

Question 4

What are three safety rules to follow when using the seam ripper?

Answer 4

When not in use caps should be on
Don’t stitch rip towards your body
Make sure no one is around you

Question 5

What are six general safety rules to follow?

Answer 5

Carry and move the sewing machine by the handle
Do not toss foot pedals on the floor
No fooling around
No food or drink by the sewing machine
Keep your area clean
Hand scissors to other people by the handle