“In the Loop” Unit Wrap-Up: A World of Textile Innovation

Year 9 Textiles students have done an incredible job completing their “In the Loop” unit, delving into the fascinating world of textile design and manufacturing! This unit was all about understanding the “Properties and performance of textiles” – crucial knowledge for any budding designer.

Throughout “In the Loop,” students explored how textile designers develop innovative and commercially-appealing creations. They gained a working knowledge of fibres and fabric construction methods, which is essential for making informed and well-justified choices as designers.

We’re so proud of the dedication and creativity they have shown while learning many new techniques and a variety of manufacturing processes including felting, weaving, crochet, and knitting.

Get ready to see the amazing work from “In the Loop” – a testament to Year 9 growing skills and understanding of textile properties and uses.

Kate Hoegh-Rasmussen
TAS Teacher

In our assessment task, ‘In the Loop’, we learnt a wide range of techniques involving different fibres, which included wet felting, needle felting, weaving and crochet or knitting. Learning these new techniques was really fun, although it was frustrating when the end result wasn’t perfect but we knew we can improve with more practice. We really enjoyed finding new ways to create items, for example making a bookmark from weaving, a figurine from needle felting or a plushie from crocheting. We gained many skills from this task but I personally really enjoyed crocheting!

Natalie Chaksai
Year 9