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GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Machine-stitched Hem

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 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 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 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...

Adam - Design Manager at Black+Blum

Design Manager at Black+Blum, Adam, Watch Adam's video here Adam is a design manager at Black+Blum in London. He designs, develops and manages the manufacture of eco-conscious food and drink containers. A large focus there is on sustainability, in the choice of materials and construction. Adam did D&T GCSE and A Level and sees problem-solving as central to design and the value of the transferable skills he has learned in developing as a designer. Play video.

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The Design & Technology Association – Privacy Policy , The Design and Technology Association – Privacy Policy In compliance with UK and European data protection regulations, including GDPR, this privacy policy explains what personal information we collect from you when you visit our website or are a recipient of our services. The Design and Technology Association is committed to processing personal information about its customers in ways that comply with its legal and regulatory obligations, and to being clear with customers about what it does with their personal information. ...

Focused Tasks and Investigative and Evaluative Activities

Member only tasks and activities, Building on approaches familiar in primary, each Inspired by Industry context will feature opportunities to deliver content and exploratory opportunities, running alongside the main project. These are used to deliver skills and knowledge alongside an open design brief: Investigative and Evaluative Activities (IEAs) where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. Focused Tasks (FTs) where...

New Inspired by Industry Contexts Released

New Contexts Released , We are pleased to announce the release of three more design contexts as part of our ‘Inspired by Industry’ initiative. These free resources are tailored for Key Stage 3 students, providing teachers with editable materials that blend real industry challenges with curriculum requirements. Explore the new contexts: KI Europe – Minimising Parts This context explores reducing components in furniture design while maintaining strength and functionality. Students can experiment with a range of materials, including timbers, metals, and 3D-printed components....

Garrett Spellman

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

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Hook and Eye

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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