Finishing techniques for hand puppets
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can add applique details to my hand puppet.
Key learning points
- Appliqué is a way to decorate fabric by adding other pieces of fabric.
- Appliqué can be added using stitching effects, glue or staples.
- There are different ways to join materials together, some are more effective than others.
- Finishing techniques are a way to add detail and features to hand puppets so that users can tell what the puppet is.
Keywords
Material - what an object is made from
Appliqué - gluing or sewing fabric shapes or designs onto another fabric
Detail - a small feature that adds interest
Joining techniques - ways to join two things together correctly
Common misconception
Pupils need to follow their design idea and chosen materials.
Please remind pupils that they can change their ideas and use alternative finishing techniques and joining techniques in their work. Designers are continuously reviewing and editing their designs to make sure that they meet the users' needs.
Teacher tip
Pupils may find sewing through multiple layers of felt quite hard, therefore encourage them to move away from sew lines and to use metal needles.
Equipment
Range of fabrics, different colours, textures, thicknesses (not too thick though), googly eyes, sequins, glitter glues, felt pens, final idea, scissors, joining techniques
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their meanings.
a row of stitches joining two pieces of fabric
making marks on something to show how it needs to go together
to unravel or become worn at the edges
Q2.To sew, what do you need?
Q3.What is a design specification for?
Q4.How did you mark sewing holes in your fabric?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Can you match the word to the right meaning.
what an object is made from
adding little features to make something more interesting
ways to join two things together correctly
Q2.Appliqué is where ...
Q3.Which of these would be good joining techniques to join materials to the hand puppet?
Q4.Can designers change their finishing techniques as they finish their hand puppets?
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