• To increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials.
• Art & Design, Key Stage 2
• To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay).
• Art & Design, Key Stage 1
• To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
• Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Make
• Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks (for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing), accurately.
• A pack of 30 chenille needles, perfect for enhancing textile projects with their large eye design.
• These needles feature a large eye, simplifying threading for embroidery or haberdashery with wool, ribbon, or yarn.
• Equipped with a 1.5 mm needle head thickness and a 9 mm eye width, these chenille sewing needles are designed to make threading effortless, allowing children to focus more on the creativity of their sewing projects. Ideal for working with thicker yarns, they facilitate intricate patterns and precise stitching, enriching delicate sewing tasks.
• Promoting proficiency in handling various materials, these needles support art and design techniques across Key Stages 1 to 3. They encourage the creative use of materials for designing and making products, enhancing children's artistry and technical skills in textiles.
Furthermore, in Design and Technology at Key Stage 2, children learn to select from and accurately use a broad range of tools and equipment, including these needles for joining, and finishing tasks. This practical application supports curriculum-based learning, embedding practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.
• Large eye for easy threading
• Great for precision sewing
• Ideal for adding textures and embellishments and a creative touch to sewing projects