Sewing Machines & Safety Part I
A bobbin holds thread for:
bottom stitches
Why should you iron dark, dull fabrics on the wrong side?
prevents shiny spots
Straight pins are used for:
holding fabric together
Where is the best place to hold pins while sewing?
pincushion
When using a sewing machine, tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing to prevent...
getting caught up (in the needle / feed dog)
The presser foot must be raised when...
removing fabric from the machine
When sewing is completed, after turning the machine off, the next step is to unplug the cord from the...
outlet
A seam ripper is used to:
removes stitches
Hand scissors to someone else...
handle first
Keep your area tidy and promptly picked up from dropped...
sharp objects (pins / needles)
When operating a sewing machine, one way to prevent injuries is to...
keep hands on either side of the needle
What holds the bobbin when the thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin?
bobbin winder
When using a rotary cutter what direction should the cutter move?
away from the body
What is the first step if a sewing machine needle breaks?
turn off power switch
Covers should be placed over sewing machines when...
they're not being used
When threading the machine or changing the needle, feet should...
be placed on the floor
Which machine part, when turned towards the sewer, raises and lowers the needle to place it exactly where needed?
hand wheel
Which cutting tool makes zig-zag shaped cuts to finish a raw edge of fabric?
pinking shears
When the iron is not in use it should be...
rested on its heel
How many people should be using the iron and board?
Only one person at a time
A rule to remember when learning to operate a sewing machine is to...
use a slow speed
Which part of the sewing machine works with the presser foot to move fabric through the machine?
feed dog
When does ironing usually occur?
after laundering the garment
Wearing closed-toe shoes, while sewing, protects your feet from...
dropped pins and sharp tools
When irons and sewing machines are not in use...
turn off AND disconnect them