1. Sewing Skills
Level 3/4 – Week 1

2. Prior Knowledge – Sewing
Who has done some hand sewing before?
What did you have to do?
What skills might be involved?

3. What skills will I need for sewing?
I will need to know how to thread a needle.
I will need to know how to tie knots (for sewing).
I will need to learn how to do basic stitches (hand sewing).
I will need to know how to make features and clothes using interesting materials (puppet, costume, prop, hat or head piece etc.)

4. I can tie a simple knot. 1. Make a loop near one end of the string
2. Feed the end through your loop
3. Gently pull each end of the string

5. Immersion 1 – Practice Tying knots
Knot Tying
Immersion 1 – Practice Tying knots 1
I can follow the steps to tie a simple knot.
I can double my string over and tie two knots on top of one another.
I can teach knot tying to a peer. 2 3
© Auburn Primary School adapted from Lane Clark

6. I can practise some basic stitches.

7. On Weebly there are tutorials for:
Threading a needle using the needle threader
Basic stitch – running stitch
Basic stitch – overstitch
Decorative stitch – blanket stitch
Decorative stitch – French knot
How to sew a button
1. Watch a video tutorial
2. Practise the stitch on your hessian square using your needle and thread.
3. Choose a different technique and repeat!

8. Immersion 2 – Sewing Practice
Sewing Techniques
Immersion 2 – Sewing Practice 1
I can thread my needle and tie a knot.
I can watch the YouTube tutorials (on Weebly).
I can practise basic sewing techniques. 2 3
© Auburn Primary School adapted from Lane Clark

9. WK 1 Reflection What new skill did you learn today?
What did you find challenging about hand sewing?