Sew and Stitch: Pouches and Purses
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| Fabric | Key properties | Good for... |
|---|---|---|
| Felt | Thick, does not fray, easy to cut | First-time sewers, bright colours |
| Cotton | Light, washable, lots of patterns | Everyday pouches, lining fabric |
| Denim | Strong, hard-wearing, stiff | Pouches carrying heavy objects |
| Fleece | Soft, stretchy, warm | Glasses cases, phone pouches |
🔗 Match each fabric word to its meaning. 🧶
Properties
Fray
Design criteria
User
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🧩 Put the steps for making a fabric pouch in the correct order. 🪡
- Evaluate the finished pouch against the design criteria
- Decorate the pouch with felt shapes or embroidery
- Sew running stitch along three sides of the panels
- Cut out two identical fabric panels
- Draw around a card template on the fabric
- Choose your fabric based on the user's needs
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The is — how your the . Ask : Does it the it was for? Are the even and ? Does it how I ? What would I ? , because every them . your with your and ask for their too! 👀
🗂️ Sort each statement into the correct part of the design process. 🗂️
Draw an annotated sketch showing stitch type and decoration
Decide on the fabric by thinking about the user's needs
Sew running stitch along three sides of the fabric panels
Cut around the template to get two identical panels
Check whether the stitches are even and secure
Ask the user if the pouch meets their needs
Quiz time! 📝
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