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Time for Textiles
Posted on: 04/05/2020
This is a great time to learn a new skill and make something new!
Click on the blue bars below to have a look at the textiles tutorials. Then pick your project!
Learn how to make a pom-pom using a fork!
Discover another way to make a pom-pom
Use natural materials for weaving
Weaving with recycled materials
Weaving with a frame (recycling an old picture frame)
How to knit fingerless gloves - without using knitting needles!
Use macramé knots to make a plant pot hanger
Learn how to make a face mask without sewing!
Another way to make a face mask - if you have a sewing machine
Find out how to dye fabric using fruit and veg!
For more information about natural dyes, click here.
How to make a fabric rainbow - collage art
Important notice: Always check with your adult at home before starting any textiles project. Use tools and materials carefully and safely. Make sure you ask for permission from your adult before recycling materials such as an old t-shirt or picture frame!
Learning More About Textiles
These video clips explain the production of textiles and materials that we use in our day-to-day lives:
EYFS and KS1:
KS2:
History: Textile Mills in Victorian Times
