Textiles: Pouches
Developing basic sewing skills by learning how to create templates, cut fabric accurately and sew a running stitch.
New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more
- Subjects >
- Design and technology >
- Key stage 1 >
- Year 2 >
-
Textiles: Pouches
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Sew a running stitch with regular-sized stitches and understand that both ends must be knotted.
- Prepare and cut fabric to make a pouch from a template.
- Use a running stitch to join the two pieces of fabric together.
- Decorate their pouch using the materials provided.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Simple stitches
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Running stitch
Lesson 2: Using a template
Lesson 3: Making a pouch
Lesson 4: Decorating a pouch
Key skills
Key knowledge
Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
Full equipment list for the subject
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Children's sewing needles ×30
- Thread ×30
- A selection of Felt
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Pins ×30
- A selection of Sequins or other decorative items
The equipment below is optional
- Needle threading tool ×30
Equipment list
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Children's sewing needles ×30
- Thread ×30
- A selection of Felt
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Pins ×30
- A selection of Sequins or other decorative items
The equipment below is optional
- Needle threading tool ×30
Related content
Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y2: Pouches
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'Textiles: Pouches.'
D&T Textiles skills videos
Practise appliqué, cross-stitch and more with our updated Textiles skills videos.
Vocabulary display – D&T Y2: Textiles: Pouches
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Pouches'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
Nothing relevant to this unit.
Suggested next steps
Textiles: Cushions
Get startedPopular content
This resource is being accessed through your school’s Kapow licence.
Thank you for respecting the work of the teachers who create these materials.