What are the different types of stitches used in textiles?

In the lesson, you will learn about the different types of stitches that are used in textiles. You will also practise these stitches on some fabric. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is this tool called?

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Q2.Which one of the following is a synthetic fibre?

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Q3.Which one of the following is not a feature of a modern fibre?

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Q4.The 3 Rs are reduce, reuse and what?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is this tool called?

1/4

Q2.Which one of the following is a synthetic fibre?

2/4

Q3.Which one of the following is not a feature of a modern fibre?

3/4

Q4.The 3 Rs are reduce, reuse and what?

4/4

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What are the different types of stitches used in textiles?

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Q1.Which stitch is made by the thread going forwards and backward?

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Q2.Which stitch requires the needle and thread to go up and down a piece of fabric at a regular distance?

2/3

Q3.Which stitch is made by the thread crossing over itself repeatedly?

3/3

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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What are the different types of stitches used in textiles?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which stitch is made by the thread going forwards and backward?

1/3

Q2.Which stitch requires the needle and thread to go up and down a piece of fabric at a regular distance?

2/3

Q3.Which stitch is made by the thread crossing over itself repeatedly?

3/3

Lesson summary: What are the different types of stitches used in textiles?

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