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Lesson 2: Preparing fabric

Using a template to mark the outline of the waistcoat panels on fabric before cutting and pinning them.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Gimme five and arrange the children in pairs.

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Assessment – D&T Y6: Textiles: WaistcoatsLesson 1: Waistcoat design
Lesson 2: Preparing fabric
Lesson 3: Assembling my waistcoatLesson 4: Decorating my waistcoat
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