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GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Knife Pleats, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Knife pleatsAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight minute video shows the technique of making knife pleats. The video shows different types of knife pleat and has examples of where they are used in products, including shirts, trousers and dresses for decorative purposes or to allow for more movement when wearing products. It includes step-by step instructions on how to make knife pleats using different methods for separate applications. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Box and Inverted Pleats, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Box and inverted pleatsAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight minute video shows the technique of making box and inverted pleats, explaining what they are and where they are used in products. It includes step-by step instructions on how to make and where to use pleats and examples of their use in skirts, shirts, dresses and other products. This technique helps students produce a quality product and achieve higher grades by using this in place of, for example, a dart. A number of...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Concealed Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Concealed ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight minute video shows the technique of inserting a concealed zip, a fairly difficult technique that, if successfully done, will gain students good grades as it gives a quality finish to a product. It includes explanations of where these are used and detailed step-by step instructions on inserting concealed zips and using a presser foot on the sewing machine. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Zigzag appliqué, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Zig-zag AppliquéAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of machine stitched zig-zag appliqué, explaining what this is and where it is used in decorating products. This helps students achieve a higher grade as it is a more challenging method. It includes step-by step instructions on how to use this technique using a sewing machine. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their
Technology Subject Teacher, Garrett Spellman, Garrett is Head of Department of Technology subject at the Convent of Mercy Secondary School in county Roscommon, Ireland. Garrett has a Bachelor's Degree (BEng) in Civil Engineering and qualifications in Technology Education. He has taught internationally under the UK Curriculum, IGCSE, and the International Bachelorette (IB) in Design & Technology. Garrett has delivered educational and subject specific content for the Association, associations in Ireland and in UAE schools. Watch Garrett's D&T department tour here
Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Wider Use in Today's Society, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Wider Use in Today's SocietyThis unit is concerned with understanding the range and applications of textiles, including technical textiles. It aims to stretch students’ understanding o textiles applications and the products that result. Designing and making for users may be an appropriate additional task once full understanding is gained.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9...
What is D&T in primary schools and why is it important?, What is Primary Design and Technology? Are you really teaching D&T? View this video, the first of a number for Primary members. Design and Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed and made world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular purposes and users. Children acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms and control systems, structures, existing products, quality and health and safety. The...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81 provides a wealth of relevant...
Eunice Owusu-Taylor, Korero with Eunice Currently, I am a Curriculum Leader for Design and Technology and have been for 14 years in various schools. The last 19 years of my career, I have attained extensive hands-on experience spanning across Design & Technology, with a prior career in furniture and graphic design. Utilising my expertise in classroom management, in school leadership skills, as examiner/moderator, and coach, I have led and played pivotal roles in supporting the development of the design and technology curriculum, continually optimising ways to evaluate student performance for further assessment....
Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive, Abi , Watch Abi's video here Abi works as a Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive where she designs fixtures for high performance cars. She describes her education experience and route into her current role and being inspired by the changing nature of technology in engineering. Play video.
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