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Year 8 textiles students recently embarked on a delicious project – designing and creating unique cushions inspired by the theme of food! Students were given the brief to design...
This half term our Year 10 textiles students have showcased their creativity by designing and printing their own fabric and transforming them into stunning quilted toiletry bags....
Lead Practitioner Miss Pattni’s Year 11 Textiles classroom was bustling with activity on Tuesday afternoon and all students were highly engaged in a whole variety of...
This term has kicked off fantastically in textiles, with so many students already showcasing their creative flair and skills through their practical work! My new Year 10...
The past few lessons in textiles saw one Year 9 group trial a new paper-based project, designing and modelling trainers/ leisure shoes. They produced a good variety of designs and...
This was a key question being answered in the Year 7 students’ textiles lesson. They were really well led by Mrs Mehta and Mr Melekis as they completed a carefully scaffolded...
Over the last couple of weeks, Year 8 and 9 students were invited to come along to the after school Thursday sewing workshop, to learn how to make their own tote bag. Students...
Over the course of the past two months, our D&T students have been working hard on their practice NEA projects. They were tasked with selecting their favourite film and...
Over in D&T, with the end of the school year looming, our students have been working hard to complete their projects! Year 9 textile students have been developing their sewing...
This year has proven tricky but in Textiles the students have certainly risen to the challenge! I am so incredibly proud of the students this year so have worked their socks off...
Year 8 textiles students recently embarked on a delicious project – designing and creating unique cushions inspired by the theme of food! Students were given the brief to design and make these cushions to help educate children about different foods.
They honed their design skills by creating paper patterns to accurately cut out their cushion shapes. Many students incorporated vibrant applique techniques, meticulously cutting and sewing decorative food shapes onto their cushions. Intricate details, such as stitching on faces and expressions and adding texture to their foods, were created using a range of hand embroidery stitches. Students practiced their sewing machine skills, carefully stitching together their cushion covers with precision and neatness. Some students have gone the extra mile, making their cushions into mini food masterpieces by producing 3-dimensional products!
The resulting cushions were a feast for the eyes! From playful pizzas to elegant cupcakes, and funny food characters each student showcased their creativity and developed valuable sewing and design skills. This project also encouraged teamwork and problem-solving as students navigated the challenges of bringing their food-inspired visions to reality and I have been impressed by the way students have supported each other along the way. Well done Year 8!
