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A secret bureau has hired you to help them with a

special mission. They need you to deliver the secret
USB to the office for pick up by the undercover
commander.

The problem is there are traitors and rival spies

everywhere. You will need to carry the USB in a
purse, wallet or small bag to throw the rebel
opposition off the scent.

Your role is to design this vessel in a way that it

will not come under suspicion. It must look just like
a regular purse, wallet or small bag, but it needs a
secret pocket to hide and protect the USB.

Are you ready to take on this challenge Agent X?

Let’s recap: What is our design brief asking us to do?

It MUST

It COULD

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In order to design this carrier, you will first need to discover the tools, materials and equipment
required for this mission.

Are you ready to continue? We know you are ready for this challenge, but you will need grit,
resilience and determination.
Challenge 1: COVERT TOOLS NOTES
Tool Name of tool Justification: What is it used for? Give a
description and an example.

Sewing machine Sewing and stitching products together automatically

Unpicker Delete any mistakes made

Pins Connecting your fabric temperately

Bobbins Wind the thread, to supply thread for the sewing machine

Iron Getting rid of the creases

Thread Used for hand sewing to stick and sew

Measuring tape Measuring the amount of fabric

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Challenge 1 Continued: COVERT TOOLS NOTES

Tool Name Justification: What is it used for? Give a
description and an example.

Hand sewing needles To sew by hand

Fabric shears
To cut accurately

Cotton fabric Use to make items

Fabric markers To draw on fabric temporarily

Pin cushion To put the pins in the cushion and not have them lying
around and hurt someone

Safety Audit: Identify 5 safety rules that must be obeyed when using these tools.
 Passing scissors safely with the blade in your hand and handle facing the person you’re passing to.
 Keep stray pins in the pin cushion.
 Don’t pick the pins up with your hands. Use the magnet.
 Keep the iron upright when not in use.
 Make sure to unplug and turn switch off after use.
 Keep your hair out of the way as it can be damaged with the sharp tools.

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CHALLENGE 2: Your primary tool of this mission matching task.

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SEWING SCENARIO: Tick the box of the correct action to take.

Rehan is operating the sewing machine when he notices there is a big birds nest of thread under his
fabric. He keeps sewing, but the thread keeps bunching up. What should he do?

Turn the machine power off Turn the machine power off. Ask the student next to him.
and back on again. Rethread Rethread the top thread with the Go back to his pattern to
the top thread with the presser foot raised. check if that is the problem.
presser foot raised. Check the Check that the take up lever Check that the shuttle cover
bobbin is in properly. wasn’t missed. Check the bobbin is closed. Check the bobbin
Push the foot pedal as hard is in properly. Check the tension winder is still attached to the
as possible. Go back to setting is set to number 4. Try machine. Check that the foot
desk and wait until sewing on a scrap of fabric. If still pedal is plugged into the
someone asks to help him. not working, ask teacher for help. power.
This is the correct action to This is the correct action to This is the correct action to
take:  take:  take: 

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CHALLENGE 2 Continued: Match up the sewing machine parts with their purpose.
A Bobbin Winder Connected to the sewing machine by a power cord. Just like an accelerator pedal in a car, you press it down to make the needle go.
The harder you press, the faster it moves. When you let go, the needle stops.
B Bobbin Winder Used to form a stitch in the garments you are sewing. Can be tightened by the needle clamp screw which holds the needle in its actual
Tension Disc place.
C Feed Dogs A metal plate which is situated under the needle and presser foot. It helps to move the fabric forward during sewing.

D Foot pedal (not The machine will sew in the reverse while the lever is pushed.
shown)
E Hand Wheel It holds the fabric in its definite place whilst sewing. There are a variety of these used in sewing for various
purposes for example, sewing zippers on.
F Needle Controls the amount of pressure use by the presser foot to hold the fabric down against the feed dogs.
G Needle Throat During sewing the fabric, top thread passes through the thread take-up lever. Sewing thread take-up lever moves up and down
Plate with the sewing needle.
H Presser Foot During sewing, these pull the fabric forward.
I Presser Foot Lever Used to control the length of the stitch.

J Pressure Regulator Dial used to select the desired stitch style.

K Shuttle Cover This determines the tightness or looseness of the stitch.
L Spool Pin This is a small hole that guides the thread from the spool to the needle.
M Stitch Length Dial Thread guide used to keep thread tension ideal during bobbin winding.
N Stitch Selector This controls the width of the zigzag stitch.
Stitch Width Dial The primary function of this part is to raise or lower the foot level.
(not shown):
O Take Up Lever Holds the spool of thread.
P Thread Guide Houses the bobbin.
Q Tension Control During winding, the bobbin is placed here. When the bobbin reaches its optimum capacity the bobbin winder stopper prevents the
(top thread) bobbin winding further.
R Reverse Stitch Used to raise and lower the needle manually, which is situated on the right side of the sewing machine.
Lever
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SAFETY RECALL: List all the rules you can remember from the safety briefing. Fill in the
blank words where they are missing and submit answers in full sentences.
The Sewing Machine:
1.

2.

Always ask before going to the sewing

machine.
Do not push the foot down fully as it will damage the machine.
The sewing machine should be threaded, and the bobbin inserted
the machine is plugged in and switched on.
Why do you need to be careful of your fingers when sewing?

THE IRON or steam press:

3.
4.
Check with teacher if material is to iron.
Steam burns can scald. Always be aware of where the is and be mindful of
other students around you.
Loose Clothing and jewellery:
Take off loose jumpers and tuck in to avoid
having them get caught in the sewing machine.
5.
Needles and Pins:
You should never put needles or pins in your because if
swallowed they can seriously injure you.
Electricity:
When using electricity ensure your hands are and never use
cords that are frayed or damaged. Switch off electricity before pulling out the .
Scissors:
Use fabric scissors to cut only. Always ensure that you carry all scissors with
the point to the .

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