Sewing Room Safety
What you must wear when using the sewing machine or serger.
What are safety glasses?
A beginner project for all grades.
What is a Wheat bag?
Two supplies you need to bring to class every day.
What are: Pencil and eraser (others: pin cushion, pins, clear safety glasses).
Where you can check your marks for this class.
What is Power school?
Number of years I've taught.
What is 23?
True or False: It’s okay to leave the sewing room without having your machine inspected by the teacher.
What is false?
Project(s) a Grade 7 student could make that is bigger than a pencil case?
What is a Sports tote bag?
A pin cushion used for this.
What is: to safely store pins and needles?
Two ways you can show respect in the classroom.
What are: Treat others with dignity, respect property, listen quietly, or follow instructions (any two).
My family make up (spouse, children, animals)
What is: 1 husband, 3 children, 2 dogs?
This could happen if you don’t use the sewing machines or equipment safely and responsibly.
What is losing the privilege of using them?
Two projects that are available for Grade 8 students only.
What are: Duffle bag, cargo bag, Snillow, mermaid tail blanket, pillow buddy (any two)?
The difference between a serger and a sewing machine?
What is: A serger trims fabric and finishes edges with thread; a sewing machine stitches fabric together?
“Instruction Independence” means when your work is being marked.
What is: following instructions and demos without relying too much on others?
My favorite type of music.
What is country?
Reason(s) must safety glasses be clear, not tinted, when working with machines.
What is clear vision?
Reason(s) projects like the: "paper sewing booklet", “wheat bag” or “pencil case” are assigned before more advanced ones like the duffle bag.
What are: They help practice basic sewing skills before moving to complex projects?
Reason(s) it is important to only use the items necessary for your project.
What is to prevent waste and ensure supplies last for everyone?
Three categories that your mark is based on.
What are: Safety, sewing skills, instruction independence, time management, equipment independence?
Other places I've taught.
What is Lloydminster, AB.
Three responsibilities students have to keep the room safe, clean and a healthy learning environment.
What is: 1. leaving the working in a clean & safe.
2. appropriately use only items necessary to your project
3.treat everyone with dignity and respect
4. be punctual, have regular attendance, have all supplies, work diligently
5. complete projects and assignments on time and well
6. share concerns with your teacher
Things you need if you wanted to design your own project before starting it.
What are: a project proposal with a pattern, instructions and a timeline for teacher approval?
Explain how to safely use and care for an iron.
What is: Keep it upright when not in use, don’t touch the hot plate, unplug when finished, and handle carefully to avoid burns?
Imagine you’re running behind on your project. Name the responsibilities you have to manage your time and still complete your work.
What are: Use class time wisely, stay on schedule, finish assigned tasks, and ask for extra help if needed.
My hobbies and past times (name 2)
What are: going to concerts, travelling to warm places, going to crossfit, Reading, walking my dogs, hanging out with my family, camping?