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  • Year 4

What is applique?

We will learn what applique is. We will plan and create our own piece of work using applique. Our sketchbooks will be used to record our ideas.

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  • Year 4

What is applique?

We will learn what applique is. We will plan and create our own piece of work using applique. Our sketchbooks will be used to record our ideas.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can apply the technical skills they are learning and show persistence to improve the quality of their work.
  2. Can design and create a piece of applique work.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a method used to make fabric?

Collage
Painting
Pottery
Correct answer: Weaving

Q2.
Thread is made from twisted fibres?

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
Which of these do we sew with?

Glue
Ink
Correct answer: Needle
Paper

Q4.
Which of these has an eye?

Fabric
Correct answer: Needle
Pin

Q5.
Which of these is the name for decorative sewing?

Colour
Correct answer: Embroidery
Pattern
Textiles

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
The word appliqué means 'to apply'.

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
Which statement best describes what appliqué is?

To create brightly coloured patterns.
To create fabric by weaving threads together.
Correct answer: To stitch on layers of fabric to create pictures or decoration.
To use decorative stitching.

Q3.
What is the piece of fabric sewn onto the background called?

Embroidery
Correct answer: Patch
Template
Weaving

Q4.
What do we use a pin for?

To cut fabric.
Correct answer: To hold fabric in place whilst we cut or sew.
To make fabric.
To pull the thread.

Q5.
Can you use appliqué to create pictures?

False
Correct answer: True