Equipment and machinery: textiles
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use hand tools and workshop machinery to safely manufacture designs.
Key learning points
- Hand tools such as fabric scissors and stitching by hand can be used to accurately manufacture
- Machinery, such as a sewing machine, can be used to fabricate materials
Keywords
Wasting - removing material
Accuracy - very precise and exact
Fabricate - joining materials
Common misconception
Using machinery results in greater accuracy.
Machinery or hand tools can result in accurate manufacturing. Accuracy is achieved with careful planning and execution with skill.
Teacher tip
Not all students will be able to use the equipment and machinery simultaneously, so it is best to stagger this activity or split the class to complete alternative elements of the manufacturing process while waiting.
Equipment
The classroom is equipped with hand tools and machinery, including sewing machines.
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 is SCAMPER?
Q2.This is the Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck. What is it an example of?
Q3.What is AI?
Q4.If something is drawn 10 times smaller than it is, what scale would it be?
Q5.Which stock form is cotton calico available in?
Q6.What does an orthographic projection represent?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of manufacturing process is sewing using a machine?
Q2.What is this tool used for?
Q3.If you lose the , you lose the design.
Q4.How can you mitigate the potential hazards when using a pillar drill?
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