Contents

• The difference between a fibre and a fabric.
• Some fabric names
• Properties of fibres are now known as 'performance characteristics'
• fastenings are now known as manufactured items or components
• The difference between 'tools and equipment' and 'components'
• The meaning of annotate
• The difference between 'design feature' and 'performance characteristic'
• The meaning of CAD AND CAM and the difference between them
• industrial processes used for mass production
• production systems

1. Questions containing words such as state, list, identify, name require one or two word answers
2. Questions containing words such as explain, justify, analyse, describe require a more detailed structured response
3. Avoid phrases such as 'quick and easy', 'nice effect', 'strong'
4. Use correct colour pen- black or blue. No colour pen.
5. Don't write in the margin. This is where examiners make notes, there is blank sheets at the end or ask for additional paper.
6. Spelling is not critical but handwriting is if cannot read your work
7. Coloured pencils are useful. If not using make sure you annotate colours on design questions
8. Five questions per paper- 15 mins per question averagely

Areas to revise

• Fibres and fabric construction
• Fabric performance characteristics
• Components
• pattern symbols/ equipment for making
• fabric processes ie. dyeing, appliqué, quilting etc.
• Care of fabric/labeling
• Production systems/CAD & CAM
• Seams/darts
• Health and safety, checking equipment, safety and safety signs at work
• Quality control