Year 1 - Design and technology
Finishing techniques for hand puppets
Templates in textiles: hand puppets
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge of the characteristics of non-woven fabrics and their joining techniques. Pupils analyse the techniques used to make fabric products and then apply this knowledge by designing and making a fabric puppet.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to add applique details to your hand puppet.
Key Notes
- Appliqué is a way to decorate fabric by adding other pieces of fabric.
- Appliqué can be added using stitching effects, glue or staples.
- There are different ways to join materials together, some are more effective than others.
- Finishing techniques are a way to add detail and features to hand puppets so that users can tell what the puppet is.
Vocabulary To Learn
- material: what an object is made from
- appliqué: gluing or sewing fabric shapes or designs onto another fabric
- detail: a small feature that adds interest
- joining techniques: ways to join two things together correctly
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils need to follow their design idea and chosen materials.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Appliqué is a way to decorate fabric by adding other pieces of fabric. Appliqué can be added using stitching effects, glue or staples.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'material'
what an object is made from.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils need to follow their design idea and chosen materials. Correction: Please remind pupils that they can change their ideas and use alternative finishing techniques and joining techniques in their work. Designers are continuously reviewing and editing their designs to make sure that they meet the users' needs.
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