 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. › 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.

 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

 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

 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

 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!

 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 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).

 Cut out sewing license.  Decorate/make it your own.  Get it stamped by the teacher.

 Incentive to work hard everyday! › IPod/Camera/Cell Phone case

 Label tote with tape. › First and Last name › Write down your assigned number and letter