Sewing Safety Guidelines

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Across
  1. 2. ___________ can often be found on the floor, that is why it is important to always wear shoes.
  2. 5. At Northdale, place the iron on the ______ when not in use so it does not get bumped injuring you, someone else, or the iron.
  3. 6. Keep your _______ on your work while sewing using the machine and needle.
  4. 8. If your sewing machine is jammed or making a strange sound, the first step is to ___________ your machine.
  5. 10. Carry scissors safely and if you pass them to someone be sure the ___________ faces the other person.
  6. 11. Because there are so many students in a classroom environment, it is especially important to keep pins out of your ___________.
  7. 13. Students who intentionally hurt/damage themselves, someone else, or class equipment will receive a phone call/email home and a ________________.
  8. 14. Use a ___________________ to remove stitches rather than a scissors so that you don't cut your fabric.
Down
  1. 1. Keep sewing machine cords away from your feet or ______ legs.
  2. 3. You will be assigned a specific sewing machine number that matches with your _________. These need to be returned to the door at the end of each class period.
  3. 4. Do not sew over pins with the ___________. Instead place the pins so they can easily be removed as you sew.
  4. 5. While threading your needle have your your power off, on SP or off the _________ petal (control)
  5. 7. Before using an iron, ____________ it on a scrap piece of paper.
  6. 9. Although unlikely if students use common sense, ______________ done to sewing machines or equipment may be charged to students/parents/guardians.
  7. 10. Place the iron on it's ____________ rest and unplug it when not in use.
  8. 12. Come in before or after school or during VH if you need extra time to work on your sewing project. __________ bring it home!