Fabric patterns and seam allowance

Design and technology

Fabric joining and cutting techniques

Testing fabrics

Fabric fasteners

Design specification and fabric selection

Using stationery storage product patterns

Assemble a stationery storage product

Fabric decorative techniques

This unit develops pupils' knowledge and joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Pupils test and select recycled fabric for functionality. They will use templates and decorative techniques to make a stationery storage product.

2D shapes to 3D products: stationery storage

Which pencil cases would fit a 180 mm pencil inside? 

Which of these materials is commonly used to make clothes?

Which natural material comes from this animal?

Which of these fabrics is made from threads that come from a type of worm?

Which process is used to turn threads into textiles?

Fabric patterns and seam allowance

Lesson outcome