Getting started in Textiles

This term Year 7 girls have been introduced to the subject area of Textiles as part of the Design Technology Curriculum.

Lessons have focussed on the tools used within the subject, how to be safe when using different elements, how fabrics are made and what the fibres are that are used in creating these fabrics.

This week the girls learnt how to make felt, which helped them to gain an understanding of how natural fibres can be felted into fabric. They also chose their own colour scheme and design, which is an important aspect of textiles. 

Next week they will start to design and make their own cushions. To do this they will choose fabrics which work well together, incorporate their felt into the main design and embellish their cushions using different hand sewing techniques.

Textiles teacher, Mrs Harper said “The girls all did brilliantly when making felt, they have learnt something new and have become more confident in using different materials and equipment. I am looking forward to seeing their cushion designs and the finished products.”

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