LKS2 Topic: British Clothing Block F: Tie Dye

The art of tie dye clothing is not a new invention, it has long historical roots from many different countries including India and Japan, however it is most associated with the non-conformist movement of the 1960s and 70s. Solve problems of how to create tie-dye patterns; use traditional methods of tie-dye to create different patterns; follow instructions to apply tie-dye techniques and finally create your own tie-dye design.

Block F: Tie Dye
British Clothing
[2 Sessions] / Main outcome: D&T
Other outcomes: HistoryandMaths
By the end of this block you will have achieved the following outcomes: /
  • To develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks accurately.
  • To study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066, for example; changes in an aspect of social history such as clothing.
  • To address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference and significance.
  • To solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

Session 1History and Maths
What is Tie Dye?
Find out about the period of British history that is associated with tie-dye fabric; solve problems of how to create tie-dye patterns. / Children will:
  • Understand which period of British history is associated with tie-dye fabric
  • Work together to solve the problem of how to create the different patterns using tie-dye techniques

Session 2D&TandHistory
Applying Tie Dye techniques
Use traditional methods of tie-dye to create different patterns; follow instructions to apply tie-dye techniques and create your own tie-dye design. / Children will:
  • Describe the significant changes to the influences on British clothing during the late 20th century
  • Use traditional methods of tying and dying fabric to create different patterns
  • Work together to follow instructions to apply tie dye techniques to a piece of fabric

Resources

Session 1

Provided:PowerPoint presentation on The Art of Tie Dye.

You will need:Squares of white fabric (or white t-shirts) 1 per group; Lots of elastic bands.

Session 2

Provided:Information sheet on Instructions for different Tie-dye techniques.

You will need:White cotton fabric square, approx. 30x30cm (1 each); Elastic bands (lots of); Washing-up bowls, rubber gloves, aprons, wooden spoons; Dye solution (variety of colours).

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