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Keep spools, thimbles, needles, pins, scissors, and other paraphernalia locked or latched in drawers or cabinets. Instead of having to put everything away each time you stop working, it's much easier to set aside a sewing area that can be locked away behind folding doors. Or purchase a sewing machine that shuts away in its own cabinet. When it's not in use, unplug and cover the sewing machine.
Keep toxic or otherwise dangerous craft or hobby supplies well out of your child's reach—or locked up. Read labels and use only with good ventilation.
