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Year 1
The qualities of different textiles
I can use stitch and embellishment to design a textile pattern
New
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Year 1
The qualities of different textiles
I can use stitch and embellishment to design a textile pattern
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Know the different qualities of a variety of textiles and where they come from.
- Know that patterns can be added to textiles using stitch.
- Know that fabrics can be embellished.
Keywords
Textiles - materials made from fibers that are woven, knitted or felted together
Pattern - a design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated
Embellish - to add extra details or decorations to a textile
Common misconception
All textiles are fabric.
Remind children that fabric is one kind of textile. There are many different kinds of textiles including felted materials, waterproof materials and synthetic fibers.
For Task B, children may find it helpful to use plastic needles with wide eyes that are easier to thread.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Hessian, yarn or thread in a variety of colours, plastic needles, buttons and beads, glue.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on
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except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.
A __________ is something that is repeated in a regular way.
shape
colour
Q2.
What word might best describe this image?
paper
collage
Q3.
What is fabric used for?
To make toys
To make food
To make cars
Q4.
Which fabric shows a pattern?
Exit quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.
True or false? Synthetic fibres are a natural material.
True
Q2.
Which statement is not true?
Some fabrics are made from wool
Fabric is one type of textile
Q3.
When an artist __________, they add extra details or decorations to a textile.
draws
prints
Q4.
Which image shows a patterned fabric?
