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When do you pick up a dropped pin?
Immediately
Where do you put a pin if it is not being used?
pin cushion
True or False: Pins and needles can be placed in your mouth
False
When you are operating your sewing machine, you should sew at a _______ speed
Slow
Place your fingers on either side of the __________________
Presser foot
When not in use, your scissors should be _____________
closed
Pass sharp objects to others with the _____________ first
handle
What should you let move the fabric through the machine?
Feed dogs
Should you force or pull the fabric through the machine?
No
What could happen if you push or pull the fabric through the sewing machine?
The needle could break
When sewing on a machine, what should you not sew over?
Pins
Cords should be untangled and placed out of the way so people don't _________
Trip
When unplugging the machine, what do you pull by?
the wall outlet
What should you rest the irons on?
Their heel
What should you do to seam rippers when they are not in use?
cover them
What is not allowed on the table when machines are out?
food and drink
