Year 5 - Design and technology
Develop and finish an accessible product
Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and 3D joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Accessible design is introduced by investigating the work of fashion designers. Pupils apply this knowledge and understanding to make and promote an accessible product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to personalise a fabric product using stitching techniques and appliqué.
Key Notes
- Stitching techniques developed through the primary phase can be applied to add decoration.
- Appliqué decorative techniques can be achieved by stitching items onto a design.
- Fabric pens can add decorative and individual touches but must be used with care.
Vocabulary To Learn
- decorative: details added just for the way they look
- personalise: make suitable for an individual
- chain stitch: a series of looped stitches joined like a chain
- appliqué: gluing or sewing fabric shapes or designs onto another fabric
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All fabric decorative techniques involve stitching.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Stitching techniques developed through the primary phase can be applied to add decoration. Appliqué decorative techniques can be achieved by stitching items onto a design.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'decorative'
details added just for the way they look.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All fabric decorative techniques involve stitching. Correction: Fabrics can be decorated using other techniques such as appliqué, fabric pens and paints.
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