Make an abstract felt panel
I can use stitch with paper and felt to make an abstract panel.
- Year 5
Make an abstract felt panel
I can use stitch with paper and felt to make an abstract panel.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Flexibility, tension and hole preparation should be considered when sewing paper pieces together.
- Pinning a panel together before sewing it can prevent the pieces from moving as well as allowing for alterations.
- Artists might reflect and evaluate a whole collection of work rather than a single piece.
Keywords
Panel - a flat surface or section used as the base for an artwork
Evaluation - when we think about our artwork to understand how good it is and how we could make it better
Collection - a group of art pieces that are gathered together because they share a common theme
Common misconception
Stitching onto paper is exactly the same as stitching onto fabric.
Remind children that stitching on paper requires a few things to be mindful of, including preparing holes in your paper and not pulling your thread too tightly.
Equipment
needle threader, fabric panels, felt pieces, embroidery thread, needles, masking tape, previous abstract work, pins, rubber, pencils
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What technique involves decorating fabric with needles and threads?
Q2.Stitches can be used to ___________ materials together or in a decorative way.
Q3.Match the term to its description.
Q4.True or False: stitches are only used to join materials together.
Q5.What should artists do before starting a textile design?
Q6.In your sketchbook, you can record your ___________ and shapes from previous artworks.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of pinning fabric together before sewing?
Q2.Flexibility means that fabric can be easily, while paper is rigid and may tear.
Q3.Match the terms with their definitions.
