Material World 
“A course of 8 lessons using Scottish textiles, leather and fashion products to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn about the wonderful textiles produced in Scotland from iconic fashion fabrics, to exciting technical innovations such as body armour or knitted textiles used inside the body to save lives.”
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Below we’ve listed a range of textile based skills with links to support teaching these in the classroom.
Weaving 
Useful Links: How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom Weaving Ideas You Tube
Hand Sewing & Embroidery
Useful Links: You Tube (hand sewing) You Tube (embroidery) Kids Sewing Projects Teaching Kids to Sew Sewing Projects for Kids
Machine Sewing
Useful Links: You Tube Sewing Machine Skill Drills for Kids Sewing Machine Practise Sheets Learn to Sew: The Kids Edition
Dyeing
Useful Links: You Tube Fabric Dyeing with Kids DIY Shibori Glue Batik Dylon
Felting
Useful Links: You Tube How To Make a Simple Piece of Handmade Felt With Children
Note: Although a beautiful craft, I would not recommend needle felting with children in a classroom situation – the needles are incredibly sharp and barbed!
Fabric Painting and Printing
Useful Links: You Tube (fabric painting) You Tube (silk painting) You Tube (block printing) You Tube (screen printing) Block Printing Simple Silk Screening with Kids
Wool craft
Useful Links: You Tube (pom poms) You Tube (tassels) You Tube (French knitting) Plaiting & Braiding
Crochet
Useful Links: How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners How to Crochet
Knitting
Useful Links: You Tube How to teach a child to knit Easy Kids Knitting Tutorial taught by a Kid: Knitting a Stuffed Cat
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