LESSON PLAN
Tutor: Jennifer Reid
Course: Sew Good
Aim(s) Of Session:
Centre: The Investment Centre
To introduce the use of piping and bindings that can be use as decorative or neatening
LEARNING OUTCOMES: AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
ALL LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO: Sew samples using bias binding and self made binding and piping.
TOPIC
Bindings
CONTENT/TUTOR
ACTIVITY
Explain why we use binding and
the difference between straight
and bias.
Explain when you have an
exposed raw edge, e.g. around
the edge of a quilt, you need to
finish it in some way.
Explain that binding, whether
straight or bias, is ideal for
covering the raw edges while
creating a decorative finish at
the same time.
LEARNER ACTIVITY
Listening, questioning
Learners practice each
method shown.
METHOD FOR CHECKING
LEARNING
Questioning
End products/ sample
RESOURCES
Notes, samples
Grader/ruler, fabric,
Machine, iron
Straight grain binding uses less
fabric and is quick and easy to
make
Explain that bias binding, is
traditionally cut at a 45˚ angle,
and is stronger and more
durable than straight grain
binding, and is pliable (due to
the stretch of the bias),
allowing it to go around all
kinds of shapes especially
curves. However, it requires
more fabric and is a little more
challenging to make.
Demonstrate how to cut bias
strip and sew on a curve and on
straight