How to use the tools and equipment to mark our phone holder accurately

In this lesson, we will learn how to correctly mark out shapes on fabrics. You will also learn how to safely cut out your shapes from fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

How to use the tools and equipment to mark our phone holder accurately

In this lesson, we will learn how to correctly mark out shapes on fabrics. You will also learn how to safely cut out your shapes from fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. select tools and equipment suitable for the task
  2. select materials and components suitable for the task
  3. produce appropriate lists of tools, equipment and materials that they need
  4. formulate step-by-step plans as a guide to making

Equipment

Existing textile products for investigation and deconstruction, selection of fabrics, pins, needles, thread, measuring tape

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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4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, a synthetic fibre is man-made?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
What is the name given to the fabric used to make these shorts?
Correct answer: Denim.
Felt.
Leather.
Silk.
Q3.
What is this tool called?
Craft knife.
Correct answer: Needle.
Scissors.
Tape measure.
Q4.
Fast fashion describes what?
Clothes designed for runners.
Clothes that allow for fast moment in them.
Clothes that help adults when fasting.
Correct answer: Clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores.

4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, being safe when manufacturing products helps to avoid injuries?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
A pattern is usually made from what materials?
Cloth.
Correct answer: Paper.
Plastic.
Wood.
Q3.
What is the size of the seam allowance?
Correct answer: 10mm.
12mm.
5mm.
7mm.
Q4.
True or false, you use needles to fix your pattern to the piece of fabric?
Correct answer: False.
True.

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Textiles: combining different fabric shapes

Design and technology