We checked our sewing skills by practicing fastening two pieces of fabric together. We used a running stitch, a blanket stitch and applique.Â
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Paper Templates
The Y5/6 discussed different characters and ideas we associate with Christmas. Choosing one, everyone designed a Christmas tree ornament they could make using fabric and began to draw a pattern template they could use to make it.
Finished Toys
We had great fun creating our toy monsters and using the pneumatic systems to open their mouths.Â
Pneumatic Toys
After creating their own design criteria, the Y3/4 used thumbnail sketches and exploded diagrams to design their own pneumatic toys.
We began making them by painting them the desired colours then covered them with teeth and eyes to make them look like monsters.
Investigating Pneumatics
The Y3/4 investigated the different parts that work together to create pneumatic motion. We looked at a simple pneumatic system and how it is used to force air over a distance to create movement.Â
Finished Pouches
We are all very proud of our finished pouches. We hope you like them too!
Sewing Pouches
Using a running stitch, Emerald Class began to sew together two pieces of felt to make their pouches. Some of their decorated designs proved a little fiddly but looked brilliant when completed.
Designing Pouches
Emerald Class looked at different pictures we associated with Christmas then used them to design their own money pouch.
Finished Ornaments
We all enjoyed creating our Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree although we all agreed that some parts were more difficult than others. I hope you like our ornaments too!
