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DESIGNED PIECE to be used as teaching tool for an Applique and Embroidery project.








Front, back and inside views of the Informational Brochure

 

Below is a YouTube Video of the Applique process

LESSON PLAN

Date: Wednesday, 14th October, 2015	Time /Duration:10 sessions of 35 mins OR 350 mins
Class: Form 3	Number of students: 15
Subject: Visual Arts	Exceptionaly: Remedial reader, 2
Expressive form: Textile Design and Manipulation	Theme: Coral Reefs
Techniques: Applique and Embroidery
Prerequisites: Students would have been previously taught applique and embroidery techniques.
Objective: At the end of the lesson, the Third Form Visual Arts students should be able to create their own pattern for their applique piece and use the pattern to construct a decorative pillow using at least three different types of embroidery stitches.
Materials, Media, Technology: Scrap fabric, embroidery thread, nankeen (½ yard), polyester fibre fill (wadding), needles, scissors, tape measure/ ruler, sketch book, pencil crayons, ribbons, sewing machine, common pins, video, pamphlet.
Procedural development:      For the introduction of the lesson ,Students will look at a video about the basic applique process. After which they will be given an informational  pamphlet with similar information.(as a refresher course) •     Teacher will show students an example of the project piece to be done. •      Students will draw their own designs using the theme coral reef. •     After students would have made their sketches, teacher will review each one and guide students accordingly. •     Students will then make two copies of their final sketch, adding colour to both (one will be used as a guide). •      One of the sketches will be cut into pattern pieces and place them according to corresponding fabric colours, then cut out each piece. •     Arrange and pin pattern pieces onto one of two pieces of nankeen (measuring 13 inches by 13 inches). Baste each piece onto nankeen. •     Use at least three embroidery stitches along with ribbons to embellish some pieces while inserting wadding in selected few. Remove the basting stitches. •      After the applique process, sew the edges of both nankeen pieces together leaving a small space to insert wadding. •     Insert wadding then slip stitch to close. Teacher will go through the pamphlet separately with remedial readers while the other students make their sketches. Students will also have another chance to view the video along with tools and materials to be used. They may work along with a classmate is they think the classmate will do a good job of explaining the lesson to them.
Assessment: Oral question and answer; complete project for homework.
Reflection 1: Students expressed frustration when asked to colour their patterns twice because they were somewhat behind. To help them catch up, students were asked to number the sections in a coordinated fashion instead. Overall it was a good lesson. The students look forward to the completion of their project.

Portfolio Reflection:

Decorative Throw Cushion

A decorative throw cushion was designed and created using applique and embroidery techniques. Aesthetically, it will be used on a bed or sofa  to tie in color accents. Strategically placed, it will make the room or furniture look like they belong in a magazine :). From a functional perspective, it will provide back, neck and head support for the individual.
.The process of creating the piece(s) was not necessarily a difficult task. However, coming up with the actual design for both brochure and cushion was not as easy as expected. Working with another individual who had different ideas and preferences to mine made the task a little challenging.  However, we compromised on the design and included a little bit of each of our ideas. The lesson planning was quite straight forward because we both had a working knowledge of the techniques that we decided to use.
Some improvements could have been made to the brochure. Additional information could have been given in terms of the history of Applique and how to handle certain types of fabric that you may want to use. I am inclined to suggest that the background of the cushion could have been hand-painted or tie dyed for a realistic 'under the sea' appearance. Frills or pleats would have added a nice finish to the edges too. Overall it was a pleasing piece, considering that it would have been a visual example for the level of students that was being catered to.