Photo of a Smooshie as an example

During Term 1 our Years 7 and 8 students are undertaking 2 individual Technology units.
They have each been challenged to design and create a unique soft toy. The purpose of this unit is to firstly teach them the skills needed to hand sew and use a sewing machine. They will also learn about the design process, looking at the ideas of others, planning on who they are going to design for and why, and then tailoring their design to suit the needs, purposes and likes of their chosen client. They will follow this by looking at a number of ideas which they will evaluate as to their appropriateness and managability. At this point they will finalise their idea for their softie. From then on they will be looking at making patterns, and cutting out the pieces from their chosen fabric/s. Embelishments will need to be added before their pieces can be sewn together and their final toy can be stuffed.

Check out the youtube videos and the Chelsea Doll pattern (care of www.rosieandanna.com) in the Resources section to the right.

Check out the slide show featuring some of our finished softies.