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 Reception |  Whole Class Project | Resistant Materials | Engineering |
| KS1 | Individual Project | Graphics | CADCAM |
| KS2 | Short Task | Food | Catering |
| KS3 | Research and Investigation | Textiles | Fashion |
| KS4 | Enterprise activity | ICT | Electronics |
| Post 16 | Product Analysis | Systems and Control | Structures |
| Embedding ICT in DT |
Lesson Context
The Year 8 project takes 14-16 lessons. It is designed to combine traditional textile skills and modern techniques involoving CAD/CAM and ICT skills.
Pupils are encouraged to consider the project as a small business idea.
Resources Needed
Single thread canvas (NES Arnold Code:E67558)
Double knitting wool (assorted colours)
Tapestry needles
Plain cotton fabric (assorted colours)
Machine threads
Greeting Card blanks (NES Arnold Code:E71434)
Polycarbonate products (West Mercia Supplies 01743241130)
Coaster kits
Fridge magnets
Key rings
HP Scanner (connected to PC and colour printer)
Colour Printer
Husqvarna software (on 2nd PC)
2 Husqvarna Rose Machines with embroidery units
Teacher Preparation
The nature of the lesson (machine stitching, programming, scanning and hand stitching all going on at the same time) means that the lesson has to be set up and be ready to start without delay. The 4 programmed names can be stitched as long as they are started relatively quickly.
Project Brief
Pupils are first introduced to the different methods of production and produce an information booklet about one-offs, batch production, mass production and personalised items.
They then design a set of gifts for a special person of their choice.
Design and Manufacture
Item 1 - canvas work initials of the chosen person. Designed on square paper first.
Item 2 - CAD/CAM stitched name of the chosen person
Item 3 - Scanned photograph of the chosen person.
The 3 items are designed to fit into gift cards, key rings, coasters or fridge magnets and are carefully cut and mounted to produce a gift set.
NOTE: the canvas work initials will not fit into the polycarbonate key rings etc as they are too thick!
Expected Outcomes
Pupils of all abilities develop a range of skills and produce work of high quality. Some pupils find the canvas work stitch difficult but most cope well once they have produced a small sample piece.
Classroom Organisation
The major advantage of this project is the excellent use of limited CAD/CAM resources. With 2 computers, a scanner and 2 Husqvarna sewing machines a group of 20 pupils can complete the project.
The first part of the project involves the design work and intro work on methods of production. Once the pupils have designed the initial the majority spend the lesson stitching the canvas work. Each lesson in turn 4 pupils programme the name ready to machine stitch it the following lesson. The pattern of the lesson will be 4 pupils stitching using 2 machines, 4 programming using 1 PC in turn and other pupils scanning photographs using the 2nd PC. This pattern is repeated each lesson until all pupils have programmed, stitched and scanned.
Additional Information
This is an excellent project for boys and girls as they are all keen to make gifts for grandparents, parents, younger children etc. It is a relatively inexpensive project as the purchase of the key rings/fridge magnets (22p-54p)is not essential. The finished items can be mounted on A4 card instead. Double knitting wool (from a local market) is used instead of expensive tapestry wool.
