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Most pupils arrive at Our Lady’s with little or no experience of Textiles, so in Year 7 the focus is on encouraging them to become competent and confident when using the sewing machine. Pupils can choose from a variety of mini projects chosen to appeal to the enthusiastic beginner!
Construction is the theme for Year 8 and all pupils have the opportunity to make something to wear. This is the first chance they have to make clothes, so the emphasis is on choosing something straightforward and manageable. Shorts of all lengths are a popular choice.
In Year 9 pupils have the chance to further develop their skills through a "Design and Make" project, such as designing fashion wear for teenagers.
Pupils choosing to take Textiles at GCSE will find that they have the opportunity to develop the areas of Textiles that most appeals to them, as well as exploring all aspects of the Textiles and fashion industry.
Textiles is taught as a life skill and develops areas such as problem solving, time management, organisation and planning as well as the technical and creative expertise associated with the subject.