Sewing Safety

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When passing scissors to another person offer them the: points, middle, handles, none of the above

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handles

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When you are learning to operate the sewing machine, you should:

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use a slow speed

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Avoid accidents with the iron by: keeping water in the iron when you store it, keeping the iron cord out of people's way, resting the ion on it's side when not in use, ironing on a bed

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keeping the iron cord out of people's way

Front

If an iron or sewing machine is not operating correctly, you should:

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tell the teacher as soon as possible

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When you place your scissors on a surface, you should:

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close them so the sharp edges aren't exposed

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The best place to hold pins while sewing is: in your mouth, in a pincushion, pinned to your sleeve, on the table

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in a pincushion

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When working with sewing supplies and tools it is best to:

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keep them in your sewing box

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To prevent injury when the sewing machine is operating you should: lean close to the needle to watch the stitching line, be ready to pull the plug if the machine does not stop, use a fast speed, keep your fingers away from the needle

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keep your fingers away from the needle

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Is it best to avoid wearing dangling jewelry and loose sleeves when sewing?

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True

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Only one person is allowed at a sewing machine because of distractions, causing unsafe conditions.

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true