The qualities of different textiles
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use stitch and embellishment to design a textile pattern
Key learning points
- Know the different qualities of a variety of textiles and where they come from.
- Know that patterns can be added to textiles using stitch.
- Know that fabrics can be embellished.
Keywords
Textiles - materials made from fibers that are woven, knitted or felted together
Pattern - a design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated
Embellish - to add extra details or decorations to a textile
Common misconception
All textiles are fabric.
Remind children that fabric is one kind of textile. There are many different kinds of textiles including felted materials, waterproof materials and synthetic fibers.
Teacher tip
For Task B, children may find it helpful to use plastic needles with wide eyes that are easier to thread.
Equipment
Hessian, yarn or thread in a variety of colours, plastic needles, buttons and beads, glue.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A __________ is something that is repeated in a regular way.
Q2.What word might best describe this image?
Q3.What is fabric used for?
Q4.Which fabric shows a pattern?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.True or false? Synthetic fibres are a natural material.
Q2.Which statement is not true?
Q3.When an artist __________, they add extra details or decorations to a textile.
Q4.Which image shows a patterned fabric?
To help you plan your 1 art and design lesson on: The qualities of different textiles, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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