Fabric joining and cutting techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to thread a needle and sew a run of stitches.
Key learning points
- There are different types of stitches called back stitch and blanket stitch.
- Folding thread in half helps to thread the needle.
- Beginning a run of stitches can be secured by repeating a stitch.
- Ending a run of stitches can be secured by repeating a stitch.
Keywords
Thread (noun) - a thin piece of string used to sew
Thread (verb) - pass through a small hole
Blanket stitch - a decorative edging stitch
Back stitch - a reverse stitch creating a solid line
Run - a completed line of stitches
Common misconception
Sewing consists of one type of stitch whereby the thread is passed in and out of the fabric.
There are different types of stitches, which require different movements of the needle and thread.
Teacher tip
Pupils may be instructed to knot the thread if they have sewing experience and they have been previously taught to do so.
Equipment
Please see additional materials document for a list of equipment and 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.Which of these is a way to join fabric?
Q2.Which tool would you use for sewing?
Q3.Which of these is made from fabric?
Q4.Why should needles be carried around in a box or pouch?
Q5.What job does this object do?
Q6.Which of these fabrics comes from a plant?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is this part of a needle called?
Q2.Sewing is a method of __________ fabric.
Q3.What do we call a completed row of stitching?
Q4.Which of these describes a back stitch?
Q5.Which of these is a blanket stitch?
Q6.Order these steps to sew a run of stitches.
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