Tools
If you see a hand sewing needle on the ground, what should you do?
What is the additional classroom job that one person does at the end of each day?
Sweeper
True or False: You are allowed to eat while sewing.
No
What should you do if you don't know how to use a tool?
Ask the teacher.
How many hand sewing needles should you have at your workspace?
One
What area are you responsible to clean if you are not the sweeper?
Your work table and floor.
After eating lunch, what should you do before going outside?
You see a hand sewing needle under your friend's desk. What should you do?
Tell them they have a needle under their desk. If they say it's not theirs then pick it up and give it to the teacher immediately.
Where do pins belong?
In pin cushions or in magnets
Where do fabric scraps go?
In the fabric scraps bin.
What should you do if you see your friend secretly snacking?
Tell the teacher immediately.
True or False: I can use fabric scissors for paper when paper scissors are unavailable.
False
What's the difference between a hand sewing needle and pins?
Hand sewing needles are used for sewing. Thread is used along with the needles.
Pins are used to pin fabric together.
You finish sewing and your table looks clean, but you notice thread and fabric scraps under your chair. What should you do? Can you leave it for the sweeper?
You are not finished cleaning. Pick up all thread and fabric scraps from the floor around your workspace before leaving.
What are two reasons why we don't eat when class is in session?
Protect projects
Keep tools clean
Limit distractions
What happens when I use paper scissors for fabric? What happens when I use fabric shears for paper?
Fabric won't cut properly.
Paper will dull fabric shears so fabric won't cut properly.
True or False: It's okay to leave your needle in your fabric while you go out for recess.
True. Just make sure it's not falling off the table and clearly on your fabric.
What are four things you need to do when it's time for clean up?
Return tools (needles and pins to the front)
Put project away (in your bin)
Fabric scraps in fabric bin
Stack chair
Throw away all loose threads
What drink/drinks are allowed on your table during sewing.
Starbucks Frappucino
Close lid water bottle
Close lid Gatorade
Bubble tea
Can of coke
Close lid water bottle
True or False: It's okay to leave your workspace messy if you are coming back to it after recess.
False. You can leave needles and pins in your area but they should needles shouldn't be hidden, and pins should be back in pin cushion or magnet.