Fibres to fabric

In this lesson, we will learn where fibres come from and how fibres are woven to create fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.

Fibres to fabric

In this lesson, we will learn where fibres come from and how fibres are woven to create fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. about textile fibre sources e.g. natural and synthetic and fabrics e.g. plain and woven
  2. how to select and modify patterns and use in textile construction

Equipment

Scrap fabric (light coloured/white), Vegetables (e.g. beetroot, onions, red cabbage, saucepan, water, elastic bands, needle, thread

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
How could you describe fibres in textiles?
Correct answer: A thin thread from a natural or synthetic substance.
An artificial chemical substance.
An important component of human digestion.
Substances your body can not digest.
Q2.
Which natural fibre can be found in the fields?
Correct answer: Cotton.
Silk.
Wool.
Q3.
Which natural fibre comes from an insect?
Cotton.
Correct answer: Silk.
Wool.

4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these animals can I get wool from? (Tick 2 boxes)
Birds.
Correct answer: Goats.
Mammoth.
Correct answer: Rabbit.
Q2.
Which of these fabrics is not made from yarns?
Correct answer: Bonded.
Knitted.
Woven.
Q3.
Which of the following fibres are natural?
Acrylic
Elastane
Correct answer: Linen
Polyester
Correct answer: Silk
Correct answer: Wool
Q4.
Which of the following fibres are synthetic?
Acrylic
Elastane
Linen
Correct answer: Polyester
Silk
Wool

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Understanding fibres and fabrics

Design and technology