Fabric manipulation and shaping for functional and decorative purposes Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 9–10 Learners should produce a range of Introduction to fabric manipulation and shaping techniques including gathers, pleats, tucks and samples to demonstrate skill in a darts. range of functional and decorative Learners should make samples of the different manipulation techniques using different fabrics as fabric manipulation techniques. appropriate to the technique. The range will depend on the ability of individual learners and whilst Learners should acquire knowledge as many as possible should be covered, quality is more important than quantity. and understanding of: Stretch and challenge opportunity: factors involved in the selection more complex dart shapes, a range of tuck types. of shaping and manipulation techniques including aesthetics, Risk assessment needed: cost, fabric type, end user of care in using sewing machines and irons. product Equipment needed: how shaping techniques change sewing machines, cutting shears. fabric from a flat 2D material to a 3D product.
Fabric manipulation and shaping for functional and decorative purposes Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 9–10 Learners should produce a range of samples to demonstrate skill in a range of functional and decorative fabric manipulation techniques. Learners should acquire knowledge and understanding of: factors involved in the selection of shaping and manipulation techniques including aesthetics, cost, fabric type, end user of product how shaping techniques change fabric from a flat 2D material to a 3D product. Introduction to fabric manipulation and shaping techniques including gathers, pleats, tucks and darts. Learners should make samples of the different manipulation techniques using different fabrics as appropriate to the technique. The range will depend on the ability of individual learners and whilst as many as possible should be covered, quality is more important than quantity. Stretch and challenge opportunity: more complex dart shapes, a range of tuck types. Risk assessment needed: care in using sewing machines and irons. Equipment needed: sewing machines, cutting shears.