For your first task, please log onto Mathletics using your log on code in your reading record and complete the assigned activities.
Next, spend a few extra minutes reading. This can be your school reading book, the reading for pleasure book, a book from home or a book on Oxford Reading Buddy. Then, design a new front cover for the book that you have read.
This week in our DT lesson, we were introduced to lots of the skills that we will need to complete our textile project.
These skills included:
- cutting fabric
- threading a needle
- tying a knot
- running stitch
In order to gain confidence, continue to practice these at home where possible. The videos below might help.
(Parents, if you have any buttons or pieces of fabric that are A4 size or bigger that you no longer need, all donations would be gratefully received. Thank you!)
Running stitch - How to quick video tutorial - hand embroidery stitches for beginners
The running stitch consists of weaving embroidery floss in and out of the fabric, creating a dashed line. It is, essentially, a series of evenly spaced straight stitches, unlike the backstitch which combines these stitches to make a solid line.
Backstitch - How to quick video tutorial - hand embroidery stitches for beginners
The backstitch is a simple outline stitch in hand embroidery. It joins straight stitches together to create a line that is simple and versatile. The backstitch has a "beady" look that gives embroidery patterns that unique, hand-made texture.
Blanket Stitch How To - Basic Sewing (Embroidery & Hand Sewing)
Basic Sewing Skills: How to do a Blanket Stitch - learn this basic of all hand sewing. This is a wonderful embroidery stitch for decorative edges or small plush toys. It looks tricky, but give the blanket stitch a go and you will see it isn't too hard at all!
