Stitch an arpillera
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a variety of stitches to join and embellish fabric
Key learning points
- While stitches can be used to join textiles, they are also used in a skilled and decorative way through embroidery.
- Embroidery samples can be useful for an artist to remind them how to achieve a particular look or effect.
- An artist may begin sewing their arpillera by securing a knot at the end of their thread.
- To neatly secure the end of a thread, artists may pass it through previous stitches on the reverse side of their design.
Keywords
Embroidery - decorating fabric using a needle and thread
Samples - small pieces of fabric where you can practise different stitches or techniques
Arpillera - a fabric picture that tells a story using sewn pieces of cloth
Common misconception
Stitches are just used to join materials together.
Remind pupils that while stitches can be used to join materials together, they are also used in a skilled and decorative way through embroidery.
Teacher tip
For this lesson, the number of example stitches should be adapted by the teacher to suit the needs of their class.
Equipment
Thread, masking tape, needle threaders, embroidery thread, embroidery needles, card or fabric for samples, pencils, rubbers.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an arpillera?
Q2.What is a template?
Q3.Textile artists use templates to ensure when creating shapes.
Q4.Match the keyword to its definition.
pieces of fabric sewn onto another
to copy the shape or outline of something
a pattern used for cutting fabric
Q5.Why do textile artists use templates for appliqué?
Q6.Order the steps taken when making a template.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.An arpillera is ...
Q2.Stitches can be used for both joining and fabric.
Q3.Match the stitch to its use.
Used for decoration and joining
Used for decoration and joining small shapes
Creates texture
Q4.Which tool helps thread a needle quickly?
Q5.What is the purpose of creating stitch samples?
Q6.When finishing a piece of thread, you should it through previous stitches.
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