Textiles: Bookmarks

Pupils develop and practise threading and weaving techniques using various materials and objects. They look at the history of the bookmark from Victorian times versus modern-day styles. The pupils apply their knowledge and skills to design and sew their own bookmarks.

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Lesson 1: Exploring threading and weaving

To develop threading and weaving skills.

Lesson 2: Paper weaving

Lesson 3: Sewing with hessian

Lesson 4: Designing bookmarks

Lesson 5: Creating bookmarks

Lesson 6: Evaluating bookmarks

Key skills

  • Discussing what a good
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Key knowledge

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