Fabric fasteners
I can understand how different fasteners work.
Fabric fasteners
I can understand how different fasteners work.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Hook and loop is a system that attaches two fabrics together.
- Buttons are fasteners that join two pieces of fabric together by sliding through a buttonhole.
- A zip fastener is a series of interlocking teeth that are brought together and pulled apart by a slider.
Keywords
Fastener - a device that holds things together
Hook and loop - a material that sticks when pressed together
Button - a small object that joins fabric by passing through a hole
Zip - a mechanism that joins or separates fabric
Interlock - fit together tightly
Common misconception
All fasteners perform in the same way.
There are positives and negatives with each type of fastener. The use of each depends on the product and user.
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Fabric fasteners, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Fabric fasteners, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Please see additional materials document for a list of resources need for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions



sharp object used to sew
thin string
pass a needle and thread in and out of a fabric
a material used to make clothes, blankets, curtains, etc.
a loop of sewn thread
Exit quiz
6 Questions




