Lesson 1: Cross-stitch and appliqué

Learning objective

To learn how to sew cross-stitch and appliqué.

Success criteria

I can use

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National curriculum

Design and technology

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Cross-curricular links

None.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check that the children can: Cut the fabric using fabric scissors. Thread needles. Tie a knot in the thread after sewing the final stitch.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use a needle threader; could need support knotting the thread; could secure fabric pieces for appliqué using safety pins or sewing clips; should start with simple shapes (e.g. a triangle) when sewing appliqué.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should ensure that their stitches support the shape of the appliqué; should try reverse appliqué (putting the patch on the underside and then sewing the edges as normal before cutting the top fabric out inside the stitches to reveal the patch below).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using a cross-stitch to

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Vocabulary definitions

appliqué

A type of textile art where small pieces of cloth are sewn or glued onto a larger piece to make a design.
cross-stitch

A two-stitch style of sewing that forms a cross pattern.

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