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Lesson 1: What is fabric?

Understanding how fabrics are made from threads by weaving.
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Colourful fabric with embroidery.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

As this is the first Textiles unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. In EYFS (Reception), the children may have learnt to:

  • Weave paper and other materials.

  • Thread large plastic needles.

  • Make colour patterns with weaving.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y1: Textiles: Simple stitches
Lesson 1: What is fabric?
Lesson 2: Making stitchesLesson 3: Designing buntingLesson 4: Stitching a designLesson 5: Finishing and evaluating bunting
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 30 July 2026

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