PPT-Safety in the Sewing Lab

Try to prevent problems before they happen Prevention is better than a cure Desiderius Erasmus General Safety 4 Report all accidents to the teacher immediately 1 Have fun but take sewing seriously. Before making any adjustments to the tension on your sewing machine be sure that the machine is properly threaded The thread in machine must feed through three main points on the sewing machine the tension disks the takeup and the needle The bobbin 1 Using a new or gently used pillowcase cut along the top of the pillowcase where it is sewed together opposite of the open end This will become the top of the dre ss 2 Lay the pillowcase flat and measure J shaped armholes at the top corners 3 to 4 1. . Stitch Plate. Where the seam allowance guidelines are found. . Each line is 1/8” apart, beginning with the inside edge of the presser foot, and ending with the far right edge of the stitch plate. . http://www.krafezee.com/ | Krafezee.com is your most complete and comprehensive source for brother sewing machines in Selangor. For more details call us at 0129289727. , Stitching/Hand Sewing, & Pressing. Marking Equipment. . Fabric Marking Pen. Tracing Wheel. Tailor’s Chalk. Thread. Fabric Marking Pen. Purpose:. Marks. Notches. Darts. Circles. Squares. Disappears with water or evaporates after 48 hours.. and Notions. What Is a Sewing Notion. ?. A notion is any sewing supply or tool that you can hold easily in one hand.. Ruler and Yard Stick. Used to measure larger distances than a seam gauge . Tracing wheel. Annual Joint Meeting. December 3, 2014. Lab Safety Committees. Introductions. Chairman Reports – Annual Report 2014 and Goals 2015. Committee Report. Environmental Health & Safety Report. New Business. Practices and Procedures. Polymer Composites Research Group. 1. Outline. 5 Principles of Safety. Safe Work Practices. Safety Signs. Emergency Equipment. Chemical Safety. General Safety. Hazardous Waste. Fashion Design. OSHA Overview. OSHA. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Purpose. - To prevent injury to service and maintenance employees. OSHA Review. Employer . Responsibilities- Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. 1. . POWER SWITCH . - turns . the machine on and off. 2. . SPEED CONTROL . - changes . the “gear” or speed . that the . machine can . sew. ALWAYS SET ON LOW!. 3. . FOOT PEDAL . - use . your foot on this to control the speed of . Eight Golden Safety Rules. Keep backpacks, purses, books, and coats in designated areas only. i.e.: . no personal items on lab bench while doing lab work. . Exception with current set-up: Lab book. Lenape High School. Thimble. Used to protect your finger when sewing by hand. . Use to push needle through heavy fabrics. Worn on middle finger of sewing hand.. Tailor’s Pencil. Used to transfer. Cornell Notes . (Start on “safety in the sewing” room side). Fill in name, class and date.. Complete the topic/objective.. Complete the essential question.. Work quietly . Too much talking will distract you and your neighbor causing you to make a mistake or hurt yourself.. Make . a Wish. As explained in Miss James’ letter, materials for this challenge can be found . in the small bags hidden around the village.. In addition to this, your child will need a needle. Your child is provided with 2 pieces of thread and one piece of felt, if your child would like to add decorations or other thread to their creations please do! .