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GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Single Point Darts

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Single Point Darts, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Single Point DartsAges 14-16First published 2014 This five-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of making a single-point dart, explaining what this is and where it is used in creating products. It includes step-by step instructions on how to use this technique to create 3D shapes in products. 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 - Reverse applique

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Reverse applique, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Reverse AppliquéAges 14-16First published 2014 This five-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of machine stitched reverse appliqué, explaining what this is and where it is used in decorating products. 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 GCSE students’ grades. ...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Open Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Open Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Open SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making an open seam, a key technique for constructing a product. It includes examples of open seams, explaining where they are used and step-by step instructions on how to make seams using a sewing machine 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 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 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 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 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...

Sustainability Masterclass 1

How can we improve the sustainability of products?, First watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Now you can work through the activities below. Activity 1 (1:04) What is sustainability? Have a look online at images that explain sustainability. Make a copy of a few diagrams or images that help you to remember the three areas of sustainability. Activity 2 (1:49) What influences my choices of what I buy? Think about the last product you bought? What...

Sustainability Masterclass 2

Sustainability – Where will we be by 2030?, Watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Activity 1 (3:54) What’s the design criteria? Choose two of the same products, where one is marketed as more sustainable than the other. For example, bamboo toothbrush vs plastic, plastic drinks bottle vs reusable, socks made with organic cotton vs no organic. Put yourself in the position of the designer and company who developed the two products. Then decide, what was the...

Scott Kibblewhite at Echo Brand Design

Scott Kibblewhite at Echo Brand Design, Teachers in Residence: Echo Brand Design Scott Kibblewhite from Canary Wharf College undertook a Teachers in Residence placement in October over two days. This placement was hosted with Blueprint 1000* member Echo Brand Design. Echo Brand Design Formed in 2004, Echo is an independent Brand Design, Innovation and Sustainability agency based in London. Echo consists of an integrated team of visual planners, identity, packaging, structural, and product designers. They bring insight, creativity, and realisation together using

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