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Constructed textiles
I can explore unusual materials and create a simple woven tapestry.
Lesson 3 of 9
New
New
- Year 10
Constructed textiles
I can explore unusual materials and create a simple woven tapestry.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Weaving can be expressive and exciting when interesting materials are used to weave with.
- Tapestry weaving techniques are not difficult and using a fringe effect is a easy technique to create texture.
- Using fibre to build tone and texture, different thicknesses and types of weaves.
Keywords
Tapestry - a textile art where weft threads are woven to create patterns or textures.
Weave - the process of interlacing threads or strips of material over and under each other to create fabric.
Loom - a frame or machine used to weave fabric by holding threads tight while others are woven through.
Common misconception
Plastic bags cannot be used in weaving because they are too soft.
Nearly all materials can be used to weave with as long as they are cut correctly so that they can fit into the loom.
Materials should be cut into neat long strips before weaving. It is good to prpare all of the materials before the weaving starts.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Loom, wool, plastic bags, plastic weaving needle.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is appliqué?
What is appliqué?
a method of dyeing fabric using wax
a machine used to sew fabric
Q2.Why is choosing the correct fabric important in appliqué?
Why is choosing the correct fabric important in appliqué?
to ensure the fabric is lightweight
to make the fabric easier to cut
Q3.What can make a stitch a design feature in appliqué?
What can make a stitch a design feature in appliqué?
using thin, hidden stitches
only sewing around the edge once
avoiding patterned fabric
Q4.Which term refers to a shape or pattern used as a guide for cutting fabric?
Which term refers to a shape or pattern used as a guide for cutting fabric?
layer
patch
outline
Q5.In appliqué, small pieces of fabric are attached using...
In appliqué, small pieces of fabric are attached using...
only fabric glue.
only stitching.
Q6.True or false? Appliqué only uses plain, untextured fabrics.
True or false? Appliqué only uses plain, untextured fabrics.
true
