Chicken Little Booklet Year 7- Machine Skills & Materials

Chicken Little
In this unit of work you will develop your
practical and design skills. The aim of the
project is to develop your knowledge and
understanding of the sewing machine and
Materials. You will demonstrate safe use of the
sewing machine and produce a chicken
beanbag toy. You will research into a variety of
fabrics
and
demonstrate
a
greater
understanding of fabric properties.

Assessment Objectives

In this project you will be assessed on how well

you can:
o Use the Sewing Machine safely and
correctly.
o Research a variety of Materials.
o Extend
your
knowledge
of
textile
production.

My Current Level is

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My Target Level is

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Name__________________ Form________
Group__________
Safety First

It is important when using any equipment in the Technology

room, that you follow the safety rules.
Using the words below, complete these safety rules:
1. Make sure the needle is sharp and_____________, or it may
break or_______________ stitches.
2. Never let the machine run_______________ without material,
the threads will tangle.
3. Never let anyone else_________________ the hand wheel for
you or press the_________________.
4. Make sure the foot pedal is_________________ your sewing
machine before sewing.
5. Do not_____________ to others when you are using the
sewing machine, or distract others.

Talk

Turn

Straight
Under
Pedal
Threaded

Miss

In the box below, write down at least 5 more safety rules for
when you are using the sewing machine.
1.________________________________________________________________
______________
2.______________________________________________________________
________________
3.______________________________________________________________
________________
4.______________________________________________________________
________________
5.______________________________________________________________
________________
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Assessment
Level
3
Safety Rules when
working in the
technology room

Level
4

You have suggested a 3 safety

rules, some which are specific
for the sewing machine.

Level
5

You have suggested 5

safety rules all specific for
using the sewing machine.

In addition to level 4 you have

correctly completed the missing
words with correct spellings.

History Time
Below, write in different sources you could use to research who
invented the sewing machine.

Sources of research

Find out who invented the sewing machine, when and where?

Fill in the gaps using the words below

The first sewing machine was patented in____________. This machine,
however, never progressed beyond the patent model stage. A French
tailor, built the first practical sewing machine in ____________. An
American inventor______________________________, devised the first
___________________machine about______________. Another American
inventor________________________________, laid the ground work for the
____________________of the machines.
1829
Singer

Walter Hunt
1834

mass production

1790

lockstitch

Isaac Merrit

Useful websites: www.husqvarnastudio.co.uk/overview/machine and www.ismacs.net/smhistory

Assessment
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Level
3
Research Methods

Level
4

You have suggested 2-3 sources

of research and attempted to
complete the history time
paragraph.

You have suggested 5

sources of research and
correctly identified the
missing history time words

Level
5
In addition to level 4 you have
correctly suggested the most
appropriate research methods and
explained which method would be the
most useful.

Parts of the sewing machine

THREAD HOLDER

This is where you put the thread when winding the spool and when
stitching.

HAND WHEEL

This has direct contact with the needle. You must always turn the HAND
WHEEL towards you.

STITCH LENGTH
SELECTOR

Controls the length of the stitch.

STITCH Width
SELECTOR

Controls the width of the stitch.

PATTERN SELECTOR

Adjust for the different patterns available.

TENSION DISK

Must never be touched. Balances the top and bottom threads.

PICK UP LEVER

Picks up the thread from the reel to get ready for the next stitch. When
starting and finishing it should always be in the highest position.

NEEDLE & NEEDLE CLAMP

Pierces the fabric to form the stitches. Undo this to replace the needle .

PRESSURE FOOT

Holds the fabric in position when stitching.

PRESSURE FOOT LEVER

Used to operate the pressure foot.

BED PLATE

The flat bed where you place the fabric when machining.

SPOOL WINDER

Refills the spool when empty.

SPOOL & SPOOL CASE

Holds the bottom thread that helps to form stitches. Hold the spool when
stitching.

REVERSE STITCH BUTTON

Reverse the feed to sew over stitches already sewn, to strengthen them.

Mass Production.
Cotton

Polyester..

Properties.

Synthetic..

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Manufacture.

Research.....

CAD...

CAM....

What have you learnt about the

sewing machine?
1. Which part of the machine is used to hold the fabric in place
when sewing?
a) Drop feed
b)Stitch length
c) Pressure foot
2. Why is it important?
______________________________________________________________
3. What is the stitch length and stitch width for the follow
stitches?
Straight Stitch
Length ____________
Width ____________

Zig Zag Stitch

Length ____________
Width ____________

Tension
1. What will happen to your work if the machine stitch is too
loose?
2. What will happen to your work if the machine stitch is too
tight?

Assessment
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Understanding of the
Sewing machine

Level
3

Level
4

You have shown a basic

understanding of how to use the
sewing machine and you have
correctly identified some of the
sewing machine controls.

You have correctly

identified all of the
machine controls and shown
a good understanding of
how a sewing machine
works. You have also passed
your sewing machine test.

Level
5
In addition to level 3&4 you have
consistently worked in a safe manner
during practical lessons and are able
to identify each part of the sewing
machine correctly.

Evaluation
Once you have completed your chicken you must
evaluate it by discussing the best and worst parts of
your final product.
The best part of my chicken was
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________
The worst part of my chicken was
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________
I enjoyed doing
_________________________________________________________________________
_
If I were to make it again I would
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________

I could modify my final chicken

by__________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________
This would allow me to improve my level further.

DRIVING LICENCE -SEWING MACHINE

Name
D.o.B
FHS ENGLAND
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Signature

Assessment

Use sewing machine

safely and correctly

Level
3

Level
4

Level
5

You have used a range of tools

with some accuracy to cut and
prepare your chicken sample.
You have demonstrated a basic
understanding of safety and
have produced your chicken with
some straight lines and corners.

You have also worked

safely when producing your
chicken sample. You have
paid attention to how your
chicken is finished and the
felt pieces are in the
correct place.

In addition to level 3&4 you have

selected and used a range of tools and
equipment, using them safely with
accuracy. Your chicken is well
constructed and you have inspected
your finished product and made
changes where needed.

Chicken Run
Cut out the diagrams and use those to form a storyboard
add your own notes to explain each stage of the making
process.

Snip

Snip
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Include the following word and

phrases
Right sides facing
Cotton fabric
Seam allowance
seam
Tailors chalk

pinning
machine stitches
flat
slip stitch

Chicken Little Production Story Board

1
2
3
4
5
6
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Material Research
Fabrics have a range of different properties and are used to make lots of
products.
Using the internet choose 4 fibres and research the following headings
below.

Fibres

Origin

End Use

Cross section
Shape

Explain what you understand about the following

Fibres
Man Made/Natural
Understanding
Cotton
Wool
Nylon
Polyester

Assessment
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Properties

Chicken Little Booklet Year 7- Machine Skills & Materials

Understanding of the
Sewing machine

Level
3

Level
4

You have attempted the chicken

story brad with 3-4 correct
steps. You have also shown a
basic understanding of materials
and properties.

You have completed the

chicken story board in the
correct order and
completed the missing
words. You have also
identified a range of fibres
and matched correctly
their end uses.

Level
5
In addition to level 3&4 you have
wrote your own story board and
discussed the main parts of the
production. You have also shown a
good and accurate understanding of
all fibres, properties, origins and end
uses.

Photograph
Take a photo of your final chicken and stick it in the box below.

Peer Assessment
Look closely at your final product and ask 2 friends to level it, record
carefully their levels and then assess it yourself, you must also explain
why you think this.

Friend 1 level
is>
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Friend 2 level
is >

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Self
Assessment

Level is>

My reasons are>

Homework Record
Week No
Week 1

Week 3
Week 5

Homework Topic

Completed? /Mark

Who invented the sewing

machine?
Man Made or Natural?
Materials- where do I come
from?

Week 7
Spelling Test

Spelling Bank
Fabric
Ideas
Nylon
Wool
Fibres
Polyester
Production
Machine
Cotton
Evaluation
Stitch
Spool
Properties
Thread
Research
Safely
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Man Made Materials

Design

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Knowledge