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Fiber and Fabric : Web Links and Activities
http://www.42explore.com/fibers.htm Fiber and Fabric : Web Links and Activities Fiber is a long, thin strand or thread of material. Fabric is a cloth material made by weaving or knitting threads together. Fiber is a hairlike strand of material. It is a substance that is extremely long in relation to its width, at least 100 times longer than it is wide. A fiber is the smallest visible unit of any textile product. Fibers are flexible and may be spun into yarn and made into fabrics. |
 
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Ensuring quality production
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det9eiii.doc The main aim of this unit is for pupils to make and produce their work in quantity. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Designer bags’, in which they present a design idea for a bag with a number of buckles or fasteners. They make their product in volume, reflecting similar processes to those that might be used commercially. They develop quality assurance procedures, and use production aids, eg patterns, templates, CAM (computer-aided manufacture), where appropriate, to improve the quality of their manufacturing. |
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This is the KS3 Textiles link area
/pages/learning/DandT_S/KS3Textile/ Bookmark this page for easier return visits. |
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Understanding materials
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det7aiii.doc The main aim of this unit is to develop pupils’ understanding of the properties of materials and how to apply this understanding when designing with textiles. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Be seen!’, in which they design and make a safety garment or accessory to wear when walking, jogging or cycling. They must use materials appropriately to meet a specific technical purpose. |
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Designing and making for yourself
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det7biii.doc The main aim of this unit is to develop pupils’ understanding of designing for manufacturing, and of manufacturing itself. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Fashion wear’, in which they design and make a garment or accessory for a teenage fashion show. To help them develop their design ideas they make prototypes, models or mock-ups, which they evaluate and modify before starting to make their final product. |
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Exploring materials
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det8aiii.doc The main aim of this unit is for pupils to explore the properties of materials when designing, so that they will be able to identify appropriate materials for a task. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Finding an identity – decorative techniques on textiles’. They have to design and print or dye a piece of fabric to make into a product that an environmental group could sell to its members. They identify suitable materials and techniques, taking into account appearance, function, safety and reliability. |
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Designing for clients
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det8biii.doc The main aim of this unit is to develop pupils’ designing skills and to teach them about designing for clients. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Wallets’. They design and make a wallet for a particular purpose, developing a standard prototype that can be varied or personalised for particular clients, eg by decoration, or using different fabrics or fasteners. |
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Producing batches
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det8eiii.doc The main aim of this unit is for pupils to learn how to make and produce their work in quantity. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘Juggling balls’, in which they develop a juggling kit for a celebration that is suitable for batch production. They should choose an appropriate method of making the products, and manufacture them with precision, observing health and safety regulations and taking action to control identified risks. |
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Selecting materials
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det9aiii.doc The main aim of this unit is for pupils to apply their understanding of the properties of materials when designing. In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme ‘A textiles product for a technical purpose’. They design a textiles item for outdoor pursuits, selecting the materials they will use according to their characteristics, and matching them to appropriate making processes. The optimum use of materials should reconcile a number of criteria, including the working characteristics, production processes, environmental and social issues, costs and aesthetics. |
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Designing for markets
http://www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/word/secondaryschemes/det9biii.doc The main aim of this unit is for pupils to learn about designing for manufacturing and the main commercial processes that are used by manufacturers. The emphasis is on thinking about how a product will be made as an integral part of the design process, rather than as an afterthought once the design is complete. In this unit, pupils tackle one of two design and make assignments (DMAs) on the themes ‘Mini-enterprise’ and ‘Designer–makers’. |
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