1. 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

2. 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

3. 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