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This unit has been replaced by the unit *New* Textiles: Bags. It will move to our Content archive in July 2026. It will remain permanently available but will not be updated in line with curriculum or website developments.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Consider a range of factors in their design criteria and use this to create a waistcoat design.
- Use a template to mark and cut out a design.
- Use a running stitch to join fabric to make a functional waistcoat.
- Attach a secure fastening, as well as decorative objects.
- Evaluate their final product.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Stuffed toys
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Waistcoat design
Lesson 2: Preparing fabric
Lesson 3: Assembling my waistcoat
Lesson 4: Decorating my waistcoat
Key skills
- Designing a
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Key knowledge
- To understand
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Key vocabulary
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decorate
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – DT Y6: Waistcoats
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D&T Textiles skills videos
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Vocabulary display – D&T Y6: Textiles: Waistcoats
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Waistcoats'.
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