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- Year 4
Fabric patterns
I can identify pattern pieces in complex nets.
- Year 4
Fabric patterns
I can identify pattern pieces in complex nets.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Caps and hats are made using different patterns.
- Diagrams of caps and hats show the order of assembly of various parts.
- Diagrams of caps and hats show the different patterns used.
Keywords
Pattern - a paper shape that shows you how to cut fabric
Net - the flat, opened out view of a 3D object
Diagram - a simplified drawing of information
Assembly - bringing separate parts together
Common misconception
All hats are made the same way.
Different styles of hats require different patterns. These can also be adjusted to change the design.
To help you plan your year 4 design and technology lesson on: Fabric patterns, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 design and technology lesson on: Fabric patterns, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which tool would be used to measure the distance around a person's head?
Q2.Asking someone a series of questions is known as ...
Q3.What does made-to-measure mean?
Q4.Order these design processes.
Q5.What do we call the join between two pieces of fabric?

Q6.What is a fabric pattern piece used for?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a brimless hat?
Q2.What does the word assemble mean?
Q3.What is the purpose of a brim or peak on a hat?

Q4.Which style of hat would have this pattern?
