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Creating Waterproof Bags With Year 3

Year 3 loved designing and making waterproof bags as part of DT Day. With the help of parents, they learned different types of stiches to sew their bags and experimented with a range of fabrics such as vinyl, to test its resistance to water.  

Year 3 loved designing and making waterproof bags as part of DT Day. With the help of parents, they learned different types of stiches to sew their bags and experimented with a range of fabrics such as vinyl, to test its resistance to water.

 

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