How can I embellish my textiles?

We will review our work from the last lesson. We will learn what embellishment is and how to embellish our own work. Once completed, we will reflect on our final piece thinking about what went well and what we might do differently next time. This will be recorded in our sketchbooks.

How can I embellish my textiles?

We will review our work from the last lesson. We will learn what embellishment is and how to embellish our own work. Once completed, we will reflect on our final piece thinking about what went well and what we might do differently next time. This will be recorded in our sketchbooks.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can use their sketchbook for different purposes, including recording observations, noting how their ideas have been shaped.
  2. Are able to demonstrate how tools and materials they have chosen to work with, should be used effectively and with safety.
  3. Can add embellishments to enhance their textile piece.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following has an eye?
Correct answer: Needle
Pin
Scissors
Thread
Q2.
What do we use pins for in sewing?
To cut the fabric out.
To decorate the fabric.
Correct answer: To hold fabric in place to stop it slipping.
Q3.
What is appliqué?
Correct answer: A technique where layers of fabric are added to a background to make pictures
A type of stitch
A way of weaving a pattern
Q4.
What is the piece of fabric added to the background called?
Correct answer: A patch
A pin
A pull
A push
Q5.
We use a template to help us to cut out the correct shape and to avoid wasting fabric.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is textiles?
Correct answer: A cushion cover
A magazine
A painting
A table
Q2.
What is weaving?
A sculpture
A type of sewing
Correct answer: A way of making fabric
A way of mixing paint
Q3.
Appliqué is when you add patches to a background to create a picture or decoration.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Textiles can be used to create pictures.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
What does 'embellish' mean?
Correct answer: To add decoration or enhance
To cut out shapes
To paint
To print

Lesson appears in

UnitArt and design / Textiles

Art and design