Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Use a cross-stitch to join two pieces of fabric together.
- Design and cut the template for a cushion.
- Use cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate a cushion face.
- Make a cushion that includes appliqué and cross-stitch.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Pouches
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Lesson plans
Lesson 1: Cross-stitch and appliqué
Lesson 2: Cushion design
Lesson 3: Decorating my cushion
Lesson 4: Assembling my cushion
Key skills
- Designing and making a
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Appliqué is a
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Key vocabulary
accurate
appliqué
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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)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Scraps of fabric ×8
- Children's sewing needles ×30
- Thread ×30
- A3 paper ×30
- Pins ×30
- A collection of fabrics ×8
- Plastic wallets for storage ×30
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Stuffing ×1
The equipment is optional
- Needle threaders ×30
- Safety pins ×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: DT – Y3 Cushions
Aimed at pupils, this document summarises the key facts and vocabulary definitions in the unit 'Year 3 Textiles: Cushions.'
D&T Textiles skills videos
Practise appliqué, cross-stitch and more with our updated Textiles skills videos.
Vocabulary display – D&T Y3: Textiles: Cushions
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Cushions'.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
None relevant to this unit.
Build on the learning
Textiles: Fastenings
Pupils build on their skills from the cushion design lesson, using cross-stitch and appliqué, to help them design and assemble a book sleeve with appropriate fastenings in their next textiles lesson.
