Year 1 - Design and technology
Simple sewing techniques
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 know how to do a running stitch.
Key Notes
- A running stitch is a good way to join fabric together.
- Weave fabric is a good material to practice a running stitch.
- When starting to sew, a needle has to be threaded.
Vocabulary To Learn
- sewing: to make stiches in fabric using a needle and thread
- stitches: a loop of thread made using a needle
- thread: a thin piece of string used to sew
- joining: ways to join two things together correctly
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children should use cotton to sew.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A running stitch is a good way to join fabric together. Weave fabric is a good material to practice a running stitch.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'sewing'
to make stiches in fabric using a needle and thread.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Children should use cotton to sew. Correction: Using embroidery thread means that it is easier for smaller hands to use and it is also more resilient. It can be used with larger eyed needles too.
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