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      Using stationery storage product patterns

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can make accurate fabric pieces from patterns.

      Key learning points

      1. Accurate pattern cutting is essential to achieve the planned product outcome.
      2. Pattern pieces are secured to fabric using pins or double sided tape.
      3. Place pattern pieces carefully to avoid wastage.

      Keywords

      • Pattern piece - a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces

      • Placement - the position of something

      • Wastage - unused material

      Common misconception

      Pupils often place pattern pieces in the centre of a piece of fabric.

      Pattern pieces should be placed close to the edge and arranged so that they limit wastage.

      Teacher tip

      Further instruction should be given on the correct application of pins if they are to be used.

      Equipment

      Please see additional materials document for a list of the resources needed for this lesson.

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - equipment

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What type of stitch is this?

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: blanket stitch, blanket, blanket stitching

      Q2.
      Which of these fabrics is often used to make t-shirts?

      denim
      silk
      wool
      Correct answer: cotton

      Q3.
      What does it mean if a fabric is described as stretchy?

      it is made from silk
      it is very stiff
      Correct answer: it can expand and change shape
      it is waterproof

      Q4.
      Where do these different fabric materials come from?

      Correct Answer:wool,animals, such as sheep

      animals, such as sheep

      Correct Answer:silk,insects

      insects

      Correct Answer:cotton,plants

      plants

      Correct Answer:polyester,man-made

      man-made

      Q5.
      How can textiles be made?

      Correct answer: weaving threads
      cutting threads
      sewing threads
      washing threads

      Q6.
      What is this tool used for?

      An image in a quiz
      Correct answer: applying snap buttons
      making buttonholes
      sewing stitches
      applying zips

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Pattern pieces should be placed carefully to avoid ...

      sticking
      touching
      Correct answer: wastage
      cutting

      Q2.
      Which of these shows the best pattern placement?

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
      An image in a quiz
      An image in a quiz

      Q3.
      Which of these is NOT a way to attach pattern templates to fabric?

      pins
      Correct answer: glue
      clips
      double sided tape

      Q4.
      Why is it important to cut pattern pieces accurately?

      so they stay flat
      so they look good
      Correct answer: so they fit together
      so you don't waste fabric

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