Year 5 - Design and technology
Fabric seams and curves
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 sew seams and a curved edge.
Key Notes
- Practice seams can be sewn on scrap fabric.
- Seams need to have allowance which is extra fabric, usually 15mm.
- Practice curved edge seams can be sewn on scrap fabric.
- To sew curved edges, the template needs to be attached accurately.
Vocabulary To Learn
- seam: a join between fabrics
- seam allowance: additional fabric allowed for joining
- curved: a rounded bend, not straight
- piece: an individual section of pattern or fabric
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Curved seams require different stitches to straight seams.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Practice seams can be sewn on scrap fabric. Seams need to have allowance which is extra fabric, usually 15mm.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'seam'
a join between fabrics.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Curved seams require different stitches to straight seams. Correction: The same stitches can be used on a curved edge as those used on a straight seam.
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