Consumer Studies: Sewing Year 1 - Worksheets

CONSUMER STUDIES: SEWINGWORK SHEETS

YEAR 1Compiled by:

Corrie Burger (Roodepark School)

Marethea Parkin (Suiderberg School)

Marina Kruger (Kwaggasrand School)

INDEX

WEEK TOPIC PAGE

1 & 2 Safety 2 - 7

3 Sewing Tools/Equipment 8 - 12

4 – 8 Hand Stitches 13 - 16

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SAFETYWorksheet 1

Indicate whether the following statements are True or False:

True / False

Learners are allowed to work without supervision.

You may never run in class - it is very dangerous.

Always wear gloves when helping someone with an injury.

It is not necessary for a sewing class to have a fire extinguisher.

You may put multiple plugs into a wall socket.

You may not work with electricity when you are barefoot.

If you prick your finger with a needle, just wipe it off with a cloth.

You may work with electrical appliances when your hands are wet.

You may not put anything other than a plug into a wall socket.

Report any injuries immediately and do not touch another person’s blood.

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SAFETYWorksheet 2

Search in Column A the for the correct picture to match the basic first aid in Column B. Only write down the correct letter (A, B, C ...) in the Answer block:

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Column A Column B AnswerA / B / C

A Cover the wound with a clean bandage.

B Rinse a bleeding cut or wound with clean running water.

C Always wear gloves when helping someone with an injury.

D Apply pressure on a bleeding wound.

E Remove unwanted objects with a tweezer.

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SAFETYWorksheet 3

Study the following picture about safety in the sewing class. Identify 5 rules that have been broken or is unsafe to do.

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2

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4 5

1. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

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SAFETYWorksheet 4

Answer the following questions on HIV and Aids.

1. What does HIV stand for?

_______________________

_______________________

2. Can HIV / Aids be cured?

_______________________

3. Can you get HIV / Aids through sexual intercourse?

________________________

4. Can you get HIV / Aids if you touch an open wound or cut?

________________________

5. If you prick yourself with a needle or a pin, what

should you do with it?

_______________________

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SAFETYWorksheet 5Complete the sentences on the next page by using the words in the clue box. Find and circle these words in the grid below. Look for them in all directions.

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r a d g h p j b r o w n a e

s p r b q l s t e f a y i s

w u z x c a b e g j a h w c

g l o v e s p a t b l u e i

p l u g t t s c h q l u v s

i p w a t e r h l m s o d s

e t y c o r d e h i o x e o

h j o w t c u r e b c n x r

o i n t m e n t r y k j f u

g u i r s d c u r r e n t p

b r o k e n y o f g t n u q

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Complete the following sentences.

1. Never pull a plug out by its _________________.

2. When using a fire extinguisher, you first have to _______ the pin in the handle.

3. Wear ____________ when working with a bleeding cut to prevent HIV.

4. Never push metal objects into a _________.

5. When doing a fire drill, stay with your _____________.

6. Apply __________________ to a scar / injury to keep it moist.

7. Never overload a ___________________.

8. There is no _________ for HIV, and the virus stays in the body for life.

9. Switch _______________ off before inserting or removing plugs.

10. Cover a wound with a ____________.

11. Inside a plug there is 3 terminals: The earth wire is green and yellow, the live wire is _____________ and the neutral wire is ________________.

12. Examine electrical cords and plugs to see if there are no ___________ places.

13. It is dangerous to use electrical appliances close to ____________.

14. Never run with ____________ in your hands, it is very dangerous.

Clue box

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scissors blue wall socket

water broken ointment

brown plaster current

cord pull cure

plug gloves teacher

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SEWING EQUIPMENT / TOOLS

Worksheet 1

Complete the following crossword puzzle by answering the questions on the next page. You may use the word bank for clues.

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3 6 9

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Across:

1 It is used to cut fabric (Dressmakers .....).

2 This tool is useful to undo seams or stitches.

3 It is used to take measurements around the body.

4 This has a sharp point and is used to make hand stitches.

5 It has a variety of colours and is used to sew pieces of fabric together.

Down:

6 It is used to measure hems and buttonholes.

7 To store pins and needles in safely.

8 Use it to keep fabric pieces together before sewing it.

9 It protects your finger when doing hand sewing.

10 It is water soluble and is used to transfer pattern marks onto fabric.

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WORD BANK

thimble

needle

scissor

thread

quick unpick

measuring tape

pins

marking pen

pin cushion

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SEWING TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

Worksheet 2

Find the use in Column A that matches the tools/equipment in Column B.

Only write down the letter (A, B, C ...) in die Answer column.

Column A -Use

Column B - Tools/Equipment

Answer(A,B,C)

A To unpick seams. Embroidery scissors

B To transfer pattern marks. Tapestry needle

C To cut fabric with. Quick unpick

D Used for coarse embroidery work. Dressmakers scissor

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WORD BANK

thimble

needle

scissor

thread

quick unpick

measuring tape

pins

marking pen

pin cushion

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E Used for general sewing. Tailor’s chalk

F For threads and finer cutting work. General Sewing needle

SEWING TOOLS / EQUIPMENT

Worksheet 3

Choose the correct answer at each question. Draw a around the A, B or C.

1. This is used to take measurements around the body:

A Ruler

B Measuring tape

C Sewing gauge

2. You may only use it to transfer pattern markings onto fabric:

A Pen

B Grey pencil

C Marking pencil

3. The colour of thread you use for tacking:

A White or yellow

B Black or grey

C The same colour as the fabric

4. It is used to do embroidery stitches:

A General sewing needles

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B Embroidery needles

C Pins

5. It has a sharp point and a curved blade and can remove stitches easily:

A Sewing gauge

B Embroidery scissor

C Quick unpick

SEWING TOOLS / EQUIPMENT

Worksheet 4

Write each of the following sewing tools / equipment under the correct classification.

Pins Sewing gauge Quick unpick

Dressmakers scissor Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk

Embroidery needles Sewing thread Pin cushion

Marking pen Tapestry needles Thimble

General sewing needles Embroidery scissor

General tools/equipment

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cutting tools/equipment

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Marking tools/equipment

_______________________________________________________

Measuring tools/equipment

________________________________________________________

HAND STITCHESWorksheet 1Complete the following table by pasting the correct picture next to the name of the hand stitches. Also give an example of where that stitch can be used. (Pictures provided on separate page)

Name of stitch Picture Use

Tacking / Basting stitch __________________

__________________

__________________

Running stitch __________________

__________________

__________________

Back stitch __________________

__________________

__________________

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Blanket stitch __________________

__________________

__________________

Cut out the following pictures and paste it in Worksheet 1.

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HAND STITCHESWorksheet 2

Make a sample of the following hand stitches and paste it in your workbook.

Tacking / Basting stitch

Running stitch

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Back stitch

Blanket stitch

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