Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Consider a range of factors in their design criteria and use this to create a waistcoat design.
- Use a template to mark and cut out a design.
- Use a running stitch to join fabric to make a functional waistcoat.
- Attach a secure fastening, as well as decorative objects.
- Evaluate their final product.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Stuffed toys
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Waistcoat design
Lesson 2: Preparing fabric
Lesson 3: Assembling my waistcoat
Lesson 4: Decorating my waistcoat
Key skills
- Designing a
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Key knowledge
- To understand
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
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Knowledge organiser – DT Y6: Waistcoats
This Knowledge organiser encapsulates the key definitions and facts from the Year 6 Textiles: Waistcoats unit to consolidate pupils' understanding.
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Vocabulary display – D&T Y6: Waistcoats
A display version of the key vocabulary from the unit 'Waistcoats'.
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