Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
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Why this why now
Developing empathy for a specific user allows designers to produce products with a user-centred focus. In this unit, pupils build upon knowledge of templates and user-centred design found in the Year 4 'Using CAD in textiles: pattern design' unit and develop a wider range of fabric joining techniques from the Year 3 '2D shapes to 3D products: stationery storage' unit. The knowledge and understanding in this unit will be built on in the Year 8 'Ergonomic design: accessible controllers' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have experience of basic stitching, joining textiles and finishing techniques.
- Pupils have experience of making and using simple pattern pieces.
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Why this why now
Developing empathy for a specific user allows designers to produce products with a user-centred focus. In this unit, pupils build upon knowledge of templates and user-centred design found in the Year 4 'Using CAD in textiles: pattern design' unit and develop a wider range of fabric joining techniques from the Year 3 '2D shapes to 3D products: stationery storage' unit. The knowledge and understanding in this unit will be built on in the Year 8 'Ergonomic design: accessible controllers' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have experience of basic stitching, joining textiles and finishing techniques.
- Pupils have experience of making and using simple pattern pieces.
Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and 3D joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Accessible design is introduced by investigating the work of fashion designers. Pupils apply this knowledge and understanding to make and promote an accessible product.
8 lessons in unit
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