Assemble a stationery storage product
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can join fabric templates.
Key learning points
- Stitches need to be close together so there are no gaps.
- Seam allowances will be hidden when the product is reversed.
- Different sewing techniques have different effects.
Keywords
Assemble - put together
Method - a way of doing something
Visible - can be seen
Reverse side - the back or wrong side of a fabric piece
Reverse - to sew the inside of the pattern piece and turn out
Common misconception
Stitching size doesn't affect product outcome.
Large, uneven stitches will create gaps which will make the final product less effective.
Teacher tip
Pupils could label the front (right) and back (wrong) sides of their fabric pieces with removable sticky labels.
Equipment
Please see additonal materials document for a list of resources needed for this lesson.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do cotton, silk and wool have in common?
Q2.What are these used for?
Q3.What word can describe the string used to sew and also means 'to pass through a small gap'?
Q4.What does the word 'placement' mean?
Q5.What is wrong with this pattern placement?
Q6.What are the problems of using double-sided tape to hold paper templates to fabric?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why do the stitches on a stationery storage product need to be small and evenly spaced?
Q2.Which type of fabric suits sewing on the reverse side?
Q3.Gaps in a stationery storage product would make it less ...
Q4.What does the word 'assemble' mean?
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