Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________________

ESTABLISHING CLASSROOM SAFETY RULES

FILL IN THE BLANKS
Choose terms or phrases from the box below and write each correct response in the blank beside the
corresponding statement about fashion lab safety.

pin cushion knot break pulled off

possible tripping hazard trained heel daily

hazardous situation safety rules plugged in moving parts

with a cover safe operation sewing needles or presser foot

1. All students are trained to be familiar with ________________________________ before

using fashion lab equipment.
2. Sewing machines should not be left unattended when ________________________________.
3. Locate the iron cord so that the iron will not be accidentally ___________________ the ironing
board.
4. While operating the sewing machine, keep hands and fingers away from __________________.
5 Turn off the power and light switch before changing _________________________________.
6. Constantly be alert to potentially ________________________________________________.
7. Rest the iron on its ____________ when not in use.
8. Keep straight pins in a _________________________________, never in mouth or clothes.
9. Store scissors closed and stitch rippers _____________________in a designated storage space.
10. Avoid using extension cords in the fashion lab as they create a _________________________.
11. You may only use a sewing machine after you have been ______________________ in the safe
and correct operation
12. Students should be aware of where all _____________________ are posted in the classroom
and ensure that they are ________________ at all times.
13. When sewing on the machine and fabric bunching occurs a ________________________ of
thread builds up. This could cause the needle to ______________________________.
14. If bunching occurs stop ____________________________.
15. At the end of class, check the duties roster __________________________________ to see if
you have been assigned a task.
16. Use the space below to explain how you use each piece in a safe manner when sewing.

IRON ______________________________________________________________________

PIN CUSHION _______________________________________________________________

PRESSING CLOTH ____________________________________________________________

SEAM GAUGE ________________________________________________________________

SEAMRIPPER ________________________________________________________________

SHEARS ____________________________________________________________________

THIMBLE ___________________________________________________________________

TRACINGWHEEL _____________________________________________________________