Sewing Lab Safety Rules Guidelines Sewing Notions NEVER
Sewing Lab Safety Rules & Guidelines!
Sewing Notions
• NEVER put pins in your mouth, use a pin cushion!
SHARP OBJECTS • Keep shears and scissors closed when not in use! • Pass sharp objects, handle first, to another person. • Walk with blades pointing toward floor • Do NOT try to catch if dropped!
• Seam Rippers are sharp and can cut too! • Cut away from you! • Do NOT cut toward your other hand
Rotary Cutters • Close Safety Latch EACH AND EVERY time you put cutter down! • Handle replacement blades with care • Don’t throw old blades directly in trash can – put in old case or wrap in heavy paper • Cut away from your body
Rotary Cutters • Always cut standing up • ALWAYS USE A RULER! • ALWAYS USE A ROTARY MAT! • Keep fingers away from rulers edge
Correct Way to Rotary Cut
General Concerns • Keep floor area clean to prevent accidents. • Keep shoes on at all times – you do NOT want to accidentally step on pins & needles! • Your sewing area must be CLEAN before leaving class.
• Report ALL ACCIDENTS to Ms. Schmieg immediately! • Any problems with the sewing machine – stop and ask for help. Do not try to keep sewing, the problem will not just go away.
Ironing Rules
• Only touch an iron on the handle! • Keep your fingers and face away from the steam.
Ironing Concerns • Rest the iron on its heel, not flat down on its soleplate. • Turn the iron OFF at the end of class!
Sewing Machine Safety Rules
• Always use SLOWWWW speed when learning to sew! • Keep your fingers away from the needles!
• Do not lean your face too close to the machine – just in case a needle should break. • Remove pins before sewing over them.
• Keep fingers away from needle and ALL moving parts!
Electrical Concerns
• Unplug electrical equipment by the plug – NEVER by the cord!
• NEVER operate equipment that has frayed cords! • Place all electrical cords out of the way so it isn’t a tripping hazard.
• All electrical equipment must be turned OFF and UNPLUGGED before you leave the classroom! • Make sure equipment is OFF before changing needles or any other parts.
• DO NOT SET WATER OR LIQUIDS NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT! • ELECTROCUTION!
SAFE & HAPPY SEWING!
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