• Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks (for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing).
• Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Make
• Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics.
• 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.
• 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).
• A set of thirty tapestry needles designed for easy and safe use in textile and craft projects.
• Designed for use with wool, yarn, and thicker threads, these blunt-point needles are ideal for projects using materials like Binca.
• These needles are specifically designed with a 2mm thickness to provide durability and ease of handling for young children embarking on textile projects. Offering an effective aid for beginners, these needles facilitate the learning of essential sewing techniques.
• Their construction emphasises safety and ease of use in educational settings, letting children handle them with confidence and comfort during craft sessions. The large eye design simplifies the process of threading, which is crucial for keeping young learners engaged and successful in their crafting endeavours.
By integrating these tapestry needles into classroom activities, educators support curriculum aims across multiple key stages, enabling children to develop skills in selecting, using, and managing various tools and materials for detailed textile work.
• Good quality tapestry needles with large eyes for easy threading
• Features a rounded blunt tip ideal for children to use with gridded woven material like Binca
• Perfect for children to learn/practice threading, stitches and sewing skills