Repair and Reuse
During this project children learn about the importance of reusing and repurposing clothing to reduce waste and protect the environment. They investigate how garments can be deconstructed, repaired and transformed, learning a range of techniques to join, repair and embellish fabric. Children apply these skills to plan, make, refine and evaluate a wearable item, giving an old piece of clothing a new purpose.
What children learn in Repair and Reuse
What is repurposing?
What is deconstructing?
Repairing clothes
Sewing equipment
Stitches
Topics covered
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