Mrs Murray's Clothing Construction Safety Test

Alert your teacher when your machine needs an adjustment you cannot make.

• True
• False

Do not sew over straight pins on a serger.

• True
• False

Have the presser foot lowered when threading the sewing machine.

• True
• False

Keep blades of shears and scissors closed when they are not in use.

• True
• False

Keep hands away from the sides and sole plate of the iron to prevent burns.

• True
• False

Keep your fingers away from the needle, “hands to the side” is the rule.

• True
• False

Its OK to leave a hot iron unattended as long as use an iron with automatic shut-off.

• True
• False

Pull the fabric through the machine while sewing.

• True
• False

Select the proper iron temperature for your fabric.

• True
• False

Sewing over pins could cause the needle to break.

• True
• False