Year 7
Fibres to fabric
In this lesson, we will learn where fibres come from and how fibres are woven to create fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
Year 7
Fibres to fabric
In this lesson, we will learn where fibres come from and how fibres are woven to create fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- about textile fibre sources e.g. natural and synthetic and fabrics e.g. plain and woven
- how to select and modify patterns and use in textile construction
Equipment
Scrap fabric (light coloured/white), Vegetables (e.g. beetroot, onions, red cabbage, saucepan, water, elastic bands, needle, thread
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.
3 Questions
Q1.
How could you describe fibres in textiles?
An artificial chemical substance.
An important component of human digestion.
Substances your body can not digest.
Q2.
Which natural fibre can be found in the fields?
Silk.
Wool.
Q3.
Which natural fibre comes from an insect?
Cotton.
Wool.
4 Questions
Q1.
Which of these animals can I get wool from? (Tick 2 boxes)
Birds.
Mammoth.
Q2.
Which of these fabrics is not made from yarns?
Knitted.
Woven.
Q3.
Which of the following fibres are natural?
Acrylic
Elastane
Polyester
Q4.
Which of the following fibres are synthetic?
Acrylic
Elastane
Linen
Silk
Wool