Sewing

Sewing is taught to pupils in KS3. Pupils work through different projects acquiring skills in both designing and producing materials. Pupils also learn to use a sewing machine independently and safely.

All pupils in KS3 experience Sewing within the academic year.

Year 7 & 8 – Basic Level

Skills Acquired

Projects

Threading a Needle
Threading a Sewing machine
Control of Sewing Machine
Sewing a straight line on a machine
Seams
Weaving
Zigzag seams

By Hand:

Hem Stich
Sewing a Button on

v Term One

Needle Case
Small Reversible Tote Bag

v Term Two

Patchwork Cushion

§ The girls will use a lesson to do designing for this project

v Term 3

Skirt or Pinafore

§ From a commercial pattern

Year 9 – Intermediate Level

Skills Acquired

Projects

Accurate Seams
Presentable Bag
Zips
Buttons
Fastenings
Collar – Structured
Set in Sleeve
Pleated Skirt

v Term One

Bag of choice

§ Handbag

§ Duffle Bag

v Term Two & 3

Shirt-Waster Dress (Using Pattern McCALL’S M6696)

§ Sewing samples pertaining the skills for making the Dress

· Seam Skills

· Pattern Knowledge

· Read Pattern Instructions