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Using stationery storage product patterns

I can make accurate fabric pieces from patterns.

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Using stationery storage product patterns

I can make accurate fabric pieces from patterns.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Accurate pattern cutting is essential to achieve the planned product outcome.
  2. Pattern pieces are secured to fabric using pins or double sided tape.
  3. Place pattern pieces carefully to avoid wastage.

Keywords

  • Pattern piece - a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces

  • Placement - the position of something

  • Wastage - unused material

Common misconception

Pupils often place pattern pieces in the centre of a piece of fabric.

Pattern pieces should be placed close to the edge and arranged so that they limit wastage.


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Further instruction should be given on the correct application of pins if they are to be used.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What type of stitch is this?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: blanket stitch, blanket, blanket stitching
Q2.
Which of these fabrics is often used to make t-shirts?
denim
silk
wool
Correct answer: cotton
Q3.
What does it mean if a fabric is described as stretchy?
it is made from silk
it is very stiff
Correct answer: it can expand and change shape
it is waterproof
Q4.
Where do these different fabric materials come from?
Correct Answer:wool,animals, such as sheep
tick

animals, such as sheep

Correct Answer:silk,insects
tick

insects

Correct Answer:cotton,plants
tick

plants

Correct Answer:polyester,man-made
tick

man-made

Q5.
How can textiles be made?
Correct answer: weaving threads
cutting threads
sewing threads
washing threads
Q6.
What is this tool used for?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: applying snap buttons
making buttonholes
sewing stitches
applying zips

4 Questions

Q1.
Pattern pieces should be placed carefully to avoid ...
sticking
touching
Correct answer: wastage
cutting
Q2.
Which of these shows the best pattern placement?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q3.
Which of these is NOT a way to attach pattern templates to fabric?
pins
Correct answer: glue
clips
double sided tape
Q4.
Why is it important to cut pattern pieces accurately?
so they stay flat
so they look good
Correct answer: so they fit together
so you don't waste fabric

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