Year 7 Textiles Knowledge Organiser Embroidery Applique Seam Allowance Equipment: Stitch unpick Iron Tailors chalk Heat press Needle Pins Fabric and paper scissors Bobbin and bobbin case Tape measure Thread Key words Embroidery Applique Fleece Felt Cotton Fastener Zip Stitch Natural fibre Seam allowance Key skills: Hand sewing techniques Running stitch Blanket stitch How to thread the machines How to use the machines safety and correctly How to insert a zip Synthetic, such as nylon and polyester, are produced entirely from chemicals. Running Stitch Blanket Stitch Back Stitch

Year 8 Textiles Knowledge Organiser Key words: Target market Applique Natural fibres Synthetic fibres Aesthetics Quality control Seams Inspiration The 6 Rs Decorative techniques Plain Seam French Seam Overlocked Seam

Year 9 Textiles Knowledge Organiser COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE Smart Materials Materials or components that have one of more properties that display a response to external factors, such as temperature, moisture and stress.   Key words: Client Specification Batch production Mass Production One off Continuous Production CAD CAM Aesthetics Production methods Smart Materials SMSC issues Manufacture Electro-textiles Breathable fabric Phosphorescence Anti-bacterial fabrics Natural Fibres Man-made Fibres Animal Plant Artificial Synthetic Wool Silk Cotton Flax Hemp Bamboo Viscose Modal Acrylic Polyester Elastane Textile Fibres Photochromic Quality control (QC) is the system of checks throughout the manufacturing process to make sure each step is completed to a high standard. CAD COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN CAM COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE CAD CAM and Textiles: Printing on fabrics Create garments on software programs Cut fabrics on CAM machines Make items to measure Results in less wastage Automation of processes