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Lesson 2: Making stitches

Understanding how to make simple stitches with a needle and thread.
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Single line of running stitch, with needle and thread.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will work with a partner to remember and describe fabric. Display the Presentation: Fact tennis and arrange the children in pairs. Read the statement on the slide and ask them to take turns telling their partner facts about fabric. Let them know they should keep going until told to stop.

Allow the activity to run for about one minute.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y1: Textiles: Simple stitchesLesson 1: What is fabric?
Lesson 2: Making stitches
Lesson 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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