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8 th Grade Sewing Safety. Cornell Notes (Start on “safety in the sewing” room side). Fill in name, class and date. Complete the topic/objective. Complete the essential question. Safety in the sewing Room. Work quietly
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Cornell Notes (Start on “safety in the sewing” room side) • Fill in name, class and date. • Complete the topic/objective. • Complete the essential question.
Safety in the sewing Room • Work quietly • Too much talking will distract you and your neighbor causing you to make a mistake or hurt yourself. • When talking at your table, use a quiet voice • Use your time wisely • Projects are to be completed in the FACS room • Always walk in the sewing room, never run.
Organizational Safety • Keep your supplies in your assigned tote tray • Return any borrowed sewing supplies to the proper supply tray/place. • Always pick up after yourself • Throw away all unusable scraps • Recycle all paper • Trim usable scraps and put them in the scrap box
Safety with Scissors and Shears • Don’t make gestures with scissors or shears • Cut only fabric with shears • Cut paper or fabric with scissors • Pass scissors and shears with handles towards the other person • When carrying scissors and shears, walk with points down
Safety with Pins and Needles • Never put pins and needles in your mouth or your skin • Never stick another person or tables with pins or needles • When not in use, pins and needles should be stored in a pin cushion or on a magnet (don’t leave them loose) • If you spill pins, use a large magnet to pick them up
Safety with the Irons • Always set the iron on its heal • Never pull the cord to unplug the iron • Always turn off or unplug the iron when finished using it • Always use an ironing board • Use caution!
Safety with the Machines • Remove broken needles and put them into the RED sharps container • Make sure the sewing machine is OFF when threading it. • Make sure that your foot pedal is underneath YOUR machine! • Work quietly with your partner • Use caution! These machines can be dangerous.
A and B Days • A and B days • A Days: A’s sew at machines and B’s work at their desk (bag stuff or checking packets). • B Days: B’s sew at machines and A’s work at their desk (bag stuff or checking packets).
Sewing License • Cut out sewing license. • Decorate/make it your own. • Get it stamped by the teacher.
If you finish early… • Incentive to work hard everyday! • IPod/Camera/Cell Phone case
Totes • Label tote with tape. • First and Last name • Write down your assigned number and letter