4. Primary: 'Digital Textiles'

Repeat pattern methods- Understanding a block, half drop and mirror repeat.

Practical activity-Creating a digital repeat patterns, layering and inserting into shapes

Worksheets and games to support learning

Spotlights on artists, designers, and careers in textiles

Cultural, cross curricular and sustainability links

Equipment needed and health & safety

Reflect and recall sheets to consolidate knowledge

Introduce pupils to computer aided design (CAD) in textiles.

Develop the skills to create repeat patterns using PowerPoint,

Build confidence in digital design techniques and processes.

Prepare pupils for future careers in the creative and digital textile design industries.

Practice first: It’s recommended that teachers try out the activities themselves before delivering them in class.

Flexible use: The resources are designed in a sequence, but you can dip into them in any order depending on your pupils’ needs.

Timing: There are no strict time limits—teachers can choose to deliver a single activity, or take a resource through its full progression with a class.

Stage, not age: The resources are built on the principle of meeting pupils where they are in their learning journey. Teachers may wish to check pupils’ prior knowledge before starting.

Resource plan

Careers in printed & Digital Textiles

Tutorial 1-Using the picture format tool bar

Repeat pattern methods- Understanding a block, half drop and mirror repeat.

Tutorial 2-Creating repeat patterns with images from the internet

Tutorial 3- Creating repeat patterns with your own images

Tutorial 4-Layering images

Tutorial 5-inserting repeat patterns into shapes

Designers for inspiration

Games for learning

Reflect & Recall