Please read through the brief health and safety guidelines before the start of the course.
The purpose of this is purely to introduce you to the importance of health of safety in a sewing workshop, and to indicate to me that you are aware of the risks involved in using sewing equipment and machines. Rest assured that comprehensive demonstrations and guidance on how to stay safe while using the equipment and machines will be given throughout the course. It is your responsibility to listen and apply the correct methods of using the equipment and machines as instructed to you.
Sewing machine:
Take care not to trip when moving around the machine.
Keep hands free of the needle
Keep hands on the sewing plate rather than moving up towards the casing, where skin could reach contact with the bulb which will be very hot and could cause burns.
Stay sitting up straight rather than leaning towards the machine, to avoid the take up lever striking your head.
If your hair length is below your chin, please ensure you are able to tie it back out of the face during the workshop.
You should avoid wearing clothing which has loose dangling parts, such as hoody drawstrings or long necklaces. If you do, you must tuck them inside your clothing while working.
SCISSORS, PINS, NEEDLES
Hold the scissors correctly and keep hands clear of the blades when cutting.
Hold scissors by the blade when moving around the room.
Keep fingers clear when pinning fabric to avoid piercing your skin.
Do not hold pins in the mouth while working.
In the event of injuries
In the rare case that you injure yourself while working, basic first aid will be given by the tutor. For example, if the surface of your skin is slightly pierced with the tip of a pin. In the highly unlikely event of a severe injury, your tutor will contact 999 for an ambulance first, then your emergency contact. Please rest assured that serious injury in a sewing workshop is extremely rare.