Level 1 Textiles
L1TEX Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. Callard.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prior knowledge needed although being able to understand and use a sewing machine would be beneficial
Sew Far, Sew Good...
Textile Technology provides an opportunity for students to sew through exploring technological activities that use a creative and ‘hands on’ approach to learning using textiles, commercial patterns and resources.
Learn/re-learn basic sewing techniques, and develop understandings of patterns, fabrics and garment construction. Design and sew a variety of projects and garments to develop your skill and creativity.
This course will involve research, brief development, concept design, construction and evaluating outcomes. Students will focus on producing textiles based garments/outcomes fit for purpose over the course of the year.
Course Overview
Term 1
We will start the year off with reconnecting with all things stitching
Work will be presented in a portfolio
This will record our journey throughout the year.
Term 2
This term will look at implementing basic procedures using textile materials to make a specified product.
In other words this is CREATE
We will be stitching from a commercial pattern - hoodies.
We will begin a little of this in term one and it will carry through this term.
It looks at represent our identity through design
Term 3
Term 3 looks at the understanding part
Understanding why we stitch things in a certain and way and making informed choices
This is a non wearable item and looks at the programme I Found A Quilted Heart
We tackle things such as felting, layering fabric, embridery and applique
We also tackle our external this term
It looks a 'what' we do (techniques) and 'why' we choose to do it that way
Term 4
With a little bit of good planning we will use this term to squeeze in another project.
We also use this time to finish off all we have been doing
Pathway Career Pathways
Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Sewing Machinist, Upholsterer, Artist, Textile Process Operator, Fashion Designer, Conservator, Importer/Exporter, Printer, Garment Technician