a textile art where weft threads are woven to create patterns or textures.

the process of interlacing threads or strips of material over and under each other to create fabric.

a frame or machine used to weave fabric by holding threads tight while others are woven through.

Constructed textiles

Art and design

Introduction to the principles of textile design

Surface quality and appliqué

Printing inks and dyes

Wax Batik

Machine stitching

Hand stitching

Surface pattern

Textile design: the influence of sources on investigations

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

where fabric shapes are stitched onto a background

Why is choosing the correct fabric important in appliqué?

using bold colours that stand out against the fabric

What can make a stitch a design feature in appliqué?

Which term refers to a shape or pattern used as a guide for cutting fabric?

In appliqué, small pieces of fabric are attached using...

True or false? Appliqué only uses plain, untextured fabrics.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Constructed textiles

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.