Year 3 - Design and technology
Using stationery storage product patterns
2D shapes to 3D products: stationery storage
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Pupils test and select recycled fabric for functionality. They will use templates and decorative techniques to make a stationery storage product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make accurate fabric pieces from patterns.
Key Notes
- Accurate pattern cutting is essential to achieve the planned product outcome.
- Pattern pieces are secured to fabric using pins or double sided tape.
- Place pattern pieces carefully to avoid wastage.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pattern piece: a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces
- placement: the position of something
- wastage: unused material
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils often place pattern pieces in the centre of a piece of fabric.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Accurate pattern cutting is essential to achieve the planned product outcome. Pattern pieces are secured to fabric using pins or double sided tape.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pattern piece'
a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils often place pattern pieces in the centre of a piece of fabric. Correction: Pattern pieces should be placed close to the edge and arranged so that they limit wastage.
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