FORM 1 (Draft) Module Form 1 Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of lessons

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1 26 weeks FORM (Draft) Module Form Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of Aids to Sewing Double The appropriate selection of sewing tools and. equipment required for sewing.. Needlework box (small equipment)..2 Needlework room (large equipment)..3 Care and safety of equipment.2 The proper use of the sewing machine.2.3 Correct threading.2.4 Straight stitch.2.5 Reverse.2.6 Turning a corner.2.7 Practice in machining straight and zig-zag.2.8 Different parts of the sewing machine.3.3. Temporary Stitches: long and short, even, tailor's and diagonal tacking. (To include samples in portfolio) Permanent Stitches: Joining: machining, back stitch, running stitch.neatening Stitches: zig-zag and overlock. Decorative Stitches: embroidery stitches. Drawing of the plain seam and three seam finishes (zig-zag, three step zig-zag and overlock).

2 Module Form Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of 2 Textiles 2. Investigating textiles 2.. What are textiles and what are they used for? 2..2 Textiles in the home 2..3 Textiles outside the home 2..4 Textiles for clothes 2..5 Choosing what to wear for different people: Children, teenagers, adults,the elderly and people with special needs.choosing what to wear for different activities throughout the day Clothes for different occasions and occupations 2..7 Reasons for wearing clothes: Human needs Comfort, protection,appearance, aesthetics & material factor(identity and status) Properties of fabrics: Absorption, crease resistance, fire resistance and sunlight resistance. Simple tests on fabrics:water absorption ( hoop method only), crease recovery, flammability and resistanace to light. Identification of the right and wrong side of fabric, straight grain, warp, weft, selvedge, bias, strength and stretch. Basic classification of different fabrics : Natural, manmade and synthetics Source of the natural fibres: Wool, cotton, linen,silk. General source of man-made and synthetics. Naming 2..5 only.

3 Module Form Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of Naming, identification (with samples in file) and use of : calico, gingham, denim, flannelette, towelling, linen, nylon, lycra, felt, corduroy and tweed. Basic care label symbols: washtub, bleaching triangle, drying square, dry cleaning circle and ironing.(details only for iron) 3 Fashion 3. Fashion 3.. Fashion:Eight and a half heads.drawing fashion to given themes such as -at the seaside,ancient Egypt etc. Fashion designers, brand names,street wear and other words pertaining to fashion, such as fashionable, trendy, fashion collection, cat walks, fashion houses and mood boards Personal care and appearance

4 Module Form Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of Creative Design 4 and Work 4. Fabric colouring and embellishment 4..2 The colour wheel Primary and Secondary Colours, tones and shades, colour association and teaming colours Dyeing Fabrics using natural (beetroot, tea, nuts etc.) and synthetic dyes (hot and cold water dyes, fabric markers, crayons, acrylic and paste paints) 4..4 Samples:Tie and dye and applique All these techniques can be incorporated into one fabric collage Making a fabric collage Recycling fabrics into simple textile items: pair of denim jeans can be used to make pockets, bags, pencil cases, make-up bags, cushions, place mats and Christmas stockings etc Making a christmas stocking The role of the consumer 5. Who is the consumer? 5..2 How to be an informed consumer. Basic rights and obligations regarding the purchase of 5..3 equipment, clothing and accessories.

5 Module Form Unit No. Description of Topic Resources Number of 6 Portfolio 6. Samples of the following: Temporary Stitches: long and short, even, tailor's and 6..2 diagonal tacking Decorative Stitches: embroidery stitches Tie and dye (Natural and syntechic dyes) Applique' (no sample needed if used in the making of 6..5 fabric collage) Fashion Drawings (any theme) Titles of useful books / URLs Title of book Author/s All about fabrics Holland, Stephanie K. Textiles Technology to GCSE Down, Jane Design and Technology Textiles Foundation course Chapman, E.,Janet Inglis & Sue Plews. Skills in Textiles Technology Sinclair, Rose Home Economics in Action: Textiles Carter, Christine & Crabtree Skills in Home Economics:Textiles Ridgwell, Jenny & Louise Davies Testing fabric properties in-service 999 Grech, Carmen