FORM 4. and properties (physical and chemical) of the regenerated fibres. (viscose, acetate, modal, lyocell) 2

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1 25 weeks (4 per week) FORM 4 Module Form 4 Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of 1 Aids to Sewing Double 1.1 The appropriate selection of varied premanufactured components (ex. Fastenings, trimmings, interfacings) used in the design, preparation, construction and care of textile items. 1 2 Textiles 2.1 Investigating textiles Classification of fabrics : Natural, man-made and synthetics. ) The source, structure (composition), production and properties (physical and chemical) of the regenerated fibres. (viscose, acetate, modal, lyocell) The nature, and properties (chemical and physical) of the synthetic (polyamide, polyester, acrylic, modacrylic, elastomeric fibres and microfibres. New fibres as they become available. 2 The basic principles and reasons for fabric mixtures and blends. The benefits of mixing and blending fibres. Finishes (including Trade Names) applied to these fibres / fabrics.anti-static and anti-pilling antimicrobial. 2 Page 1 of 5

2 Module Form 4 Unit No. Description of Topic Care of fabrics (regenerated and synthetics) and Resources Number of 2.2 textile items. Properties: Absorption, crease resistance, fire resistance, shrinkage, sunlight resistance with reference to regenerated and synthetic fibres. 1 Simple tests on fabrics: strength,abrasion resistance,stretch and recovery. 1 The composition and use of laundry products and the use of stain removal products available to the consumer. 1 Different methods of care needed for different fabrics and textile items. Daily and seasonal care of clothes. Revision of care label symbols in detail with 1 special reference to regenerated and synthetics: washtub, bleaching triangle, drying square, dry cleaning circle and ironing. 1 Fabric and yarn finishes - revision with special emphasis to finishes applied to regenerated and synthetic fibres. 1 Page 2 of 5

3 3.1 Fashion Fashion:Drawing fashion to given themes such as - at the seaside,ancient Egypt etc. Fashion designers (naming three), Create one mood board. Further development of last year's key areas. Trend setters: pop stars, youth cults and street fashion The creation of Personal identity through the proper choice of clothing and accessories - figure types - showing and concealing figure features. 4 4 Creative Design and Work 4.1 This work is started in form 4 and finished in form 5. the design brief approach is to be followed. The creative design and production of an article of interest (such as collage or other soft furnishing item) The creation and development of a design from various sources of inspiration such as natural forms, man-made objects, the environment, architecture, the seasons, geometric shapes, etc The enhancement of the aesthetic potential of fabric by the use of decorative techniques using fabric manipulationand embellishment to alter appearance, texture etc 8 Page 3 of 5

4 The role of the 5 consumer The purchasing of clothes: sizing, labelling, the assessment of the quality of fabrics and 5.1 workmanship. The influence of advertising and its effect on the consumer Ways of coping with highly persuasive advertisements, avoiding impulsive shopping, identifying clothing needs and assessing advertisements. Clothing for special groups e.g children, 5.3 wheelchair users and elderly people The re-use and re-cycle of fabrics.maintenance, repairs, adaptation and alteration of clothing and items. The environmental aspect is to be given due importance. 2 6 The construction of a garment. A blouse or dress. The making of a simple blouse or dress to include a set-in sleeve and a shaped facing. The design 6.1 brief approach is to be followed. 6.2 Simple pattern alterations of size and style. Size lenghten, shorten, increase and decrease width. Style of neckline, sleeve, skirt and darts. 9 Page 4 of 5

5 7 Portfolio 7.1 Samples of the following: Pattern alterations of size and style. Size lenghten, shorten, increase and decrease width. Style of neckline, sleeve, skirt and darts. 2 Openings: Faced and Continuos strip opening Flat collar Crossway strip Shaped facing.(forms part of garment) Dropped sleeve 1 4 Fashion Drawings (Trouser and skirt outfits) Mood Board 1 Titles of useful books / URLs Title of book Author/s Holland, Stephanie All about fabrics K. Textiles Technology to GCSE Down, Jane Design and Technology Textiles Foundation course Skills in Textiles Technology Home Economics in Action: Textiles Skills in Home Economics:Textiles Testing fabric properties in-service Chapman, E.,Janet Inglis & Sue Plews. Sinclair, Rose Carter, Christine & Crabtree Ridgwell, Jenny & Louise Davies Grech, Carmen Page 5 of 5

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