This half term in Design and Technology, Years 3 and 4 have begun designing, making and evaluating their own fabric pouches. The children have been thinking carefully about the purpose of their pouch and who it is for. S
To make their pouches, the children have been developing their sewing skills. They approached the challenge with enthusiasm and determination.
We followed these steps:
- Thread the needle and tie a knot in the thread.
- Practise a running stitch using binka fabric.
- Tie a knot at the end of the stitch and trim any excess thread.
The children worked incredibly hard to sew carefully and accurately. They showed great perseverance, especially when threading needles and tying knots and it was wonderful to see them supporting one another and sharing tips. Their running stitches are already looking impressive. They should be very proud of their efforts.
Take a look at some of our fantastic sewing in action:
Help at home by: practising knot-tying with string or encouraging them to tie their own shoelaces can help to strengthen these important fine motor skills.