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Lesson 1: Deconstructing a bag

Exploring how designers use pattern pieces to create fabric items by deconstructing a bag.
A colourful assortment of bags hanging neatly on a wall rack, featuring a come with stripes and some with bright colours.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting the unit, check that the children can recall:

  • A net is a 2D version of a 3D shape.

  • A 3D shape is made by folding a 2D net together.

  • Nets often do not look like their 3D counterparts.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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