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GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Machine-stitched Hem, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Machine-stitched HemAges 14-16First published 2014 This six minute video shows the technique of making a machine-stitched hem, explaining what this is and where it is used including step-by step instructions on how to make hems using a sewing machine, with and without an overlocker. 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 GCSE students’ grades. The GCSE...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Closed Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Closed SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This three minute video shows the technique of making a closed seam. It includes examples of closed seams, explaining where they are used and step-by step instructions on how to make seams using an overlocker or zig-zag stitching. 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 GCSE students’ grades. The GCSE...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video – Centred Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Centred ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This fourteen minute video shows the technique for inserting a centred zip. Inserting a zip is a complex technique that helps students to achieve higher grades. The video looks at where zips can be used, at invisible and open-ended zips and includes step-by-step instructions. 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 GCSE students’...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Blind Hem, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Blind HemAges 14-16First published 2014 This five-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of making a blind hem, explaining what this is and where it is used including step-by step instructions on how to make hems using a special presser foot on a sewing machine. This technique helps students produce a quality product and achieve higher grades. 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...
How to get started with 'Inspired by Industry', Watch our video below to find out about our ‘Inspired by Industry’ KS3 Contexts and how to get started with this suite of free learning materials in the design and technology classroom. ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the design and technology curriculum. Supporting students with an approach familiar at Key Stage 4, students have a level of autonomy, tackling a real-world design context provided by an industry partner of...
Renowned Designer Ben Edmonds Takes Center Stage at Design and Technology Excellence Awards, In a captivating and insightful talk at the recent Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards, the spotlight shone brightly on Ben Edmonds—a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and seasoned 'tinkerer.' Ben's journey unfolds as a compelling narrative, tracing back to his ambitious declaration at the tender age of twelve: "I want to be a lead designer for Dyson." Two decades later, he realised that childhood dream, achieving the prestigious role of Principal Designer at Dyson. However, Ben's story...
Corporate Membership, Why become a Corporate Member? Corporate membership offers the opportunity to connect with educators nationally. Our membership has grown exponentially from 8000 members to over 33,000, as teachers are reaching out for our support to deliver inspiring and innovative design and technology in their schools. Join us as a corporate member and get noticed by teachers in D&T and engineering departments actively looking for the services your company can offer. See the full benefits here. Yearly membership only £420 + VAT
Primary Membership Options, Our main objective as your membership organisation, is to ensure the unique nature of D&T is maintained and valued. As it is compulsory between Key Stages 1 -3 we are here to support your planning and delivery, enabling you prove its quality in your schools during inspections, addressing the changes to the OFSTED Framework. With a membership of over 33,000, join us in raising the profile and reputation of D&T in this country. Turn to us for advice and deliver excellent...
Furniture Design & Real-World Skills Webinar, We were joined by teachers on a free webinar introducing secondary D&T teachers to a new ‘Inspired by Industry’ context made in collaboration with KI on ‘Minimising Parts’ in furniture design. Developed in collaboration with the Furniture Makers' Company and KI, this new educational context introduces students to practical aspects of furniture design, sustainability, and efficient manufacturing through the concept of “minimizing parts.”
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Hook and Eye, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Hook and EyeAges 14-16First published 2014 This six minute video shows the technique of attaching a hook and eye to a product. This is a fairly easy fastening technique but is fiddly and the small size will require students to be patient. Details such as this added at the top of a zip to help close a fastening are the things that can help raise students marks in controlled assessment. The video gives step-by step instructions on...
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