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Templates in textiles: hand puppets

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This unit develops pupils' knowledge of the characteristics of non-woven fabrics and their joining techniques. Pupils analyse the techniques used to make fabric products and then apply this knowledge by designing and making a fabric puppet.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Templates in textiles: hand puppets

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of the characteristics of non-woven fabrics and their joining techniques. Pupils analyse the techniques used to make fabric products and then apply this knowledge by designing and making a fabric puppet.

8 lessons
  1. Finishing techniques for hand puppets
  2. Plan and make fabric templates
  3. Giving and receiving feedback
  4. Sketching ideas
  5. Exploring puppets
  6. Fabric properties
  7. Joining fabric to make puppets
  8. Simple sewing techniques