We researched patterns from Ghana, Egypt, India and China. We used different stencils to create similiar patterns from the different countries.
This was fun!
Wow!
Cutting patterns
We investigated different sizes of paper, using a selection of A3, A4 and A5 paper. We carefully folded the paper 3 times, drew designs on the folded paper and then cut carefully around the designs.
BEWARE: At this point make sure you don't cut completely around the folded edge.
Finally we opened up the folded paper to reveal our intricate designs.
Scotland forever.
Repeating colours
Both boys and girls wear kilts.
Designing our patterns
We investigated and researched different tartans from Scotland. We designed our own tartans for our kilt making that is to follow. We limited the amount of colours to be used in order to help with the authenticity of kilts.
Two is better than one.
Taking lots of care!
Making our kilts- Day 1
We measured each other carefully to determine the amount of material needed for each kilt. Working in pairs we then used a wooden meter ruler to draw the horizontal and vertical lines that formed the block pattern needed.
Making our kilts- Day 2
We started off by revisiting what patterns are. Working collaboratively with our partner we took it in turn to paint our main colour onto our kilts using material paint. We then left them to dry overnight.
Be aware: Lots of care needed for success and space required for drying.
Our painted kilts.
Look at our kilts.
Making our kilts- Day 3
Today we completed painting our kilts. Using a thinner brush we added the additional colours required to complete our kilt pattern.
We then left these to dry overnight again, ready for the ironing process that will set the paint into the material.
We looked at and talked about how the ironing was done but we left the work to our teachers!
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