Year 4 - Design and technology
Simple pattern pieces
Textile pattern pieces: hats and caps
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to more complex textile products, enabling them to produce fabric patterns. Pupils will develop knowledge of fabrics and apply this by selecting them for functionality and aesthetics to design a product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to design fabric pattern pieces.
Key Notes
- Designs can be measured in mm, cm or inches.
- A seam allowance of 15mm is needed in designs.
- Pattern pieces can be made from paper as a prototype.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pattern piece: a paper shape that shows you how to cut fabric
- seam allowance: extra fabric allowed for joining, usually 15 mm
- accurate: exact, without mistakes
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A seam allowance is included in the sizing measurements.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Designs can be measured in mm, cm or inches. A seam allowance of 15mm is needed in designs.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pattern piece'
a paper shape that shows you how to cut fabric.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A seam allowance is included in the sizing measurements. Correction: A seam allowance needs to be added to the sizing measurements.
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