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Textile Area General Safety Rules

Members assume responsibility for themselves and the equipment use. Please use common sense and if you have questions/concerns do not hesitate to ask!!

• Keep long hair / loose garments away from machines, sharp items and iron!
• Do not use machines / items you have not been cleared on.
• Please keep food and beverages sealed / away from machines.
• Do not leave cords across walking areas.
• Turn off all machines (including iron – please unplug) when you leave.

Sharp Objects

Needles & Pins

• Keep pins on the pin cushion / magnetic keeper when not actively using them.
• Store needles in pin cushions, corks, or other items specifically designed for needle storage.
• Safety pins that look bent are specially designed for pinning multiple / thick layers, and are commonly used in quilting.

Scissors

• Keep scissors closed and pointing away from you when not in use. When handing sharp items to another person, always do so with its handle towards them.
• Do not use sewing scissors to cut anything other than fabric / textiles / thread.

Cutting Wheels and Mat

• Always cut away from you.
• Use a straight edge as often as possible.
• Keep fingers on the straight edge and away from cutters.
• Always close blade cover after use.
• Use the correct mat for the project – do not cut directly on the work table.

Iron

• Only touch iron using its handle, it can burn you!
• Keep your fingers and face out of the steam path of the iron, and be careful touching fabric freshly ironed – it’s often still very hot!
• Always check the temperature setting and use the correct setting for the fabric.
• Use the iron on an ironing board or specifically designed pad / tool.
• Rest iron on its heel, on stand, or approved pad, NEVER plate down on any surface.
• Only use distilled water in the iron.
• Always unplug after use.

In addition to a regular ironing board, we also have an ironing ham, a point form, and a velvet ironing needle board. Limited quantities of spray starch are available.

• 8 domestic sewing machines
• interlock machine (brother Lock 1034D)
• embroidery machine (Singer Futura SES 1000)
• ironing board, irons, specialty ironing tools, starch
• quilt design board and queen sized hand quilting frame
• cutting matts, straight edges, scissors, cutting wheels, large layout table
• pins, snips, measuring tapes, dressmaker’s rulers
• knitting needles, crochet hooks, needlepoint frames
• embroidery floss, yarn
• fabric dyes, buttons
• books on textile arts
• and of course, needles and thread