The most obvious risk when you are using a sewing machine is the moving needle that you are feeding your fabric through. The best thing you can do is the easiest step: keep your fingers a safe distance away from the needle. Generally speaking, this is considered about an inch away from the needle at all times.
Of course, there are those times that the fabric you are working with needs some extra guidance. However, do not do this by bringing your fingers closer to the needle. If you head to your local craft store, you can find tools to help guide the fabric that doesn’t put your fingers in danger.
KEEP YOUR HAIR OUT OF THE WAY
If you have long hair, it will be a nightmare if you aren’t careful and allow it to get caught up in the workings of your sewing machine. Unfortunately, when you are working, leaning over your machines to get a closer look, your hair can be a danger if you aren’t careful. Luckily, though, you can easily avoid any mishaps by just pulling your hair back with a hair tie while you work.
CONCENTRATE
When you are working on your sewing machine, to stay safe you will need to focus on what you are doing. If you aren’t, it’s easy for an accident to happen such as a simple slip of the hand. To avoid this, only use a sewing machine when you are able to focus on what you are doing.
This also means that if you are under the influence of anything that could affect your focus - such as medication - you might want to avoid the sewing machine until you can focus properly.
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KEEP YOUR HAIR OUT OF THE WAY
CONCENTRATE