Learning objective
- To use pattern piece templates to shape, cut and stitch fabric.
Success criteria
- I can cut and fold a pattern piece accurately.
- I
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will be talking with a partner to recall what they learnt about pattern pieces. Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and arrange the children in pairs. Remind them to consider: Why designers use pattern pieces. When pattern pieces are used. How pattern pieces help designers. Allow time for them to share their ideas…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given a pre-cut Activity: Pattern piece templates; could watch the Pupil video: Running stitch before the lesson and have it slowed down and on a loop during the lesson.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should experiment with different types of stitching, such as the cross-stitch and blanket stitch, as well as the running stitch; could draw their own pattern pieces; could add a button to the top of the pouch to fasten it.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: accurately cutting and folding a pattern
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Vocabulary definitions
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blanket stitch
A sewing stitch used around the edge of fabric to make a neat border of looped stitches.
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cross-stitch
A decorative sewing stitch made with small X shapes on fabric.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 21st July, 2025
