Health and Safety Year 7

Health and Safety policy in textiles 1.) Place bags and coats under the table. 2.) When you leave your stool push it under the desk. 3.) Turn the iron off when you are finished. 4.) When threading up the sewing machine make sure it is turned off. 5.) Do not bring food and drink into the classroom. 6.) Sit down when using scissors and needles. 7.) When carrying scissors hold them in your fist with the blades pointing down. 8.) If you are unsure or have a question, ask. 9.) Noise levels need to be low so you can hear the teacher. 10.) Do not distract someone when they are using electrical equipment. 11.) Keep Long hair tied back. 12.) Don’t wear jewellery in the textiles classroom. 13.) Keep hands away from the needle on the sewing machine.

5 mins for going over the answers Starter Task Work in table groups, figure out which labels fit on the sewing machine diagram. The first letter is a clue of the label in which you need to correctly place on the diagram. Time limit 10 mins 5 mins for going over the answers

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Safety before using sewing machine It is important that you correctly use the sewing machines and sewing tools so that you do not cause injury to yourself or to someone else. 1.) When operating sewing machines, sew at a slow speed. 2.) When sewing, place your finger to either side of the presser foot, not directly in front of or near the needle. 3.) Forcing or pulling the fabric through the sewing machine may cause the needle to break. Let the feed dog move the fabric through the machine. 4. ) When sewing on the sewing machines, do not sew over pins placed in the fabric. Take out pins. 5.) When you are not sewing, remove your foot from the foot control and place it on the floor. Otherwise you may accidently push the foot control and start the machine when you are not ready.

Safety before using sewing machine 6.) The cords of the machines should be untangled and placed out of the way, to prevent others from tripping over it and getting caught while sewing. 7.) Disconnect the sewing machine by pulling out the plug from the wall bracket, not by jerking the cord. Jerking the cord could cause the wires becoming frayed or damaged. 8.) Disconnect the sewing machine by pulling out the plug from the wall bracket first and then from the machine. Otherwise electricity could continue to run through the cord a cause electric shock. 9.) Place pins and needles in a container when not using them. Do not leave them loose. 10.) Pins and needles should never be placed in your mouth. 11.) Close scissors when not in use. 12.) Pass sharp equipment with handle first.

Equipment list for sewing machine Image Equipment Information Bobbin Make sure the right bobbin is used for the right machine. Bobbin case Its placed right if it clicks into place. Machine needles Many different sizes for different fabrics. Sewing foot Many different foots for different purposes.

Threading the machine Bobbin holder and Bobbin spool Wind off 5cm of thread from the bobbin spool. Place the bobbin spool into the bobbin holder (A) Pull the thread through the slit on the bobbin holder twisting clockwise and pull through firmly (B) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxH2a5qmKL8

Threading up a sewing machine Backwards “N” shape