Safety practices while sewing include ensuring adequate lighting from the left side, sitting upright with the left foot higher than the right, arranging sewing materials to avoid distractions, starting the sewing machine slowly and evenly, not sewing over pins, tying back hair, watching fingers near the needle, using scissors and thimbles carefully, using a pin cushion, lubricating machines regularly, unplugging after use, and cleaning the work area. Following these practices can help prevent danger, risk, or injury while sewing.

1. Safety Practices
While Sewing

2. Safety?What is

3. Safety
the condition ofbeing
protected from or
unlikely to cause
danger, risk, or injury.

4. Make sure
there’s enough light.

5. Light should come
from the left side

6. Sit erect on the
chair.

7. Left foot is placed
higher than the right
foot.

8. Make Sure Your
Sewing Machine Is
In Good
Shape

9. Arrange the units or
parts of the garment
beside you so as not to
be disturbed while
sewing.

10. Learn to start and run
the machine slowly
and evenly.

11. Don’t sew across
pins.

12. Tie Your
Hair while sewing

13. Watch Your
Fingers

14. Keep your eyes on
the needle

15. Treat scissors with
caution.

16. Use thimble when
sewing by hands

17. Use the pin
cushion for pins
and needles

18. It is recommended that
sewing machines be
lubricated every 6 months
and sergers every 3
months.

19. Unplug After
Every Use

20. Clean up the work
space when finished
with your sewing task.

21. Follow these safety
practices to prevent
risk, injuries or
accidents while
sewing.