Place your coats, books and bags in separate places, away from your sewing area.

Leave your shoes on during sewing class. You do not want to accidentally step on a pin or needle.

Keep your fingers away from the sewing machine needle when winding the bobbin and operating the machine.

Look under your fabric before cutting with scissors and carry scissors with the sharp edge pointing towards the floor. When the scissors are not being used, place them on the cutting table, sewing table, or in your sewing box.

Tread the needle with caution and lower the pressure foot before starting to sew on your fabric.

Remove the pins from your fabric as you sew and place them in the pin cushion after you use them. NEVER put straight pins or needles in your mouth.

Place the iron in the upright position after use. When using the iron hold it by the handle only.

Let your teacher help you use the seam ripper.

Place your seam gauge, ruler, scissors and pins in the sewing box after using them.

Pull long hair up in a pony tail during class.

Listen to the teacher's instructions.