Year 4
What are sewing and embroidery?
In this lesson we will learn what sewing and embroidery are and how they are used to create patterns. We will use our sketchbooks to record what we find. We will learn how to sew running stitch and will create a sample of our own sewing.
Year 4
What are sewing and embroidery?
In this lesson we will learn what sewing and embroidery are and how they are used to create patterns. We will use our sketchbooks to record what we find. We will learn how to sew running stitch and will create a sample of our own sewing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Can select, and use appropriately, a variety of materials and techniques in order to create their own work: systematically investigate the nature and qualities of different materials and processes.
- Can regularly reflect upon their own work and use comparisons with the work of others (pupils and artists) to identify how to develop their textile piece.
Equipment
This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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5 Questions
Q1.
The word 'textiles' means anything that uses material and cloth.
False
Q2.
People have been making and using textiles for thousands of years!
False
Q3.
Textiles often use colour and pattern.
False
Q4.
Which of the following words can be used instead of material?
Thread
Warp
Q5.
What is the device or machine we use to create weaving?
Warp
Weft
5 Questions
Q1.
Embroidery is..?
The use of colour in textiles.
Q2.
What is the name of this stitch?
Dash stitch
Q3.
Embroidery is sometimes used to create pictures?
False
Q4.
Which of the following do we use to create stitches?
Loom
Warp
Weft
Q5.
Which of the following is created by embroidery?
Option 1
Option 2
Option 4