FULL INFORMATIU: OBJECTIUS I AVALUACIÓ

En aquesta unitat:

 Aprendrem com és el procés de la indústria tèxtil, des de l’obtenció de les matèries

primeres fins a l’adquisició per part del comprador.

 Coneixerem la importància que ha tingut en la ciutat.

 Ens serà útil per tenir més informació en el moment de comprar, ja que conèixer les
propietats dels materials ens ajudarà a escollir bé.

 A l’hora d’escollir també ens hauríem de plantejar altres coses, com ara el medi
ambient o les condicions de treball en que ha estat fet el producte.

 Farem un repàs de les professions lligades al tèxtil, que, encara que falta molt, us pot
donar idees sobre el vostre futur. Suposo que tant valdran per a nenes com per a nens,
o no?

 Farem un projecte en grup, un coixí, i documentarem el procés, la qual cosa ens

permetrà recordar el què i el com, i comunicar-lo amb eficàcia.
L’avaluació de la unitat es farà a partir de:

 La llibreta, amb apunts i exercicis. (10%)

 Les intervencions en debats i posades en comú. (10%)

 Una prova de coneixements per escrit. (30%)

 La memòria del projecte. (20%)

 El projecte. (20%)

 La qualitat del treball en equip. (10%)

Cada un d’aquests apartats té el pes del tant per cent entre parèntesis, però per poder aprovar
cal tenir com a mínim un 4 en tots ells. No hi ha cap part de la feina menys important que una
altra.
VOCABULARY
Textile vocabulary

English word Part of speech Definition Catalan word / Picture

Allowance Noun An allowance is an amount that is

added to a measurement to give
spare material for seams,
turnings, hems or zips.

PKM

Appliqué Noun Appliqué is a technique in which

fabric shapes are cut out and
sewn onto a larger cloth
background. The resulting work is
also called appliqué.

Jeff Muceus from Portland, Oregon

Bleach Verb To bleach is to remove colour

from a substance, such as textiles
Blanquejar
or paper, usually by chemical
means.

Blend Noun A blend is a mixture of different Barreja

fibres. These are usually spun
together before being woven or
knitted into a fabric.

Bonded fibre Noun In materials made from bonded

fibre, the fibres are not woven
but held together by heat or
adhesives.
EME
CAD Noun Computer Aided Design

CeeGee

Colourfast Adjective A textile is described as colourfast Que no es destenyeix

if it does not fade when it is
washed or exposed to light.

Crease- Adjective Crease-resistant fabrics have Que no s’arruga

resistant been treated so that fold-lines
caused by packing or crushing fall
out easily.

Curved seam Noun A curved seam is one that is not

straight; it may not lie flat
without special attention to its
edges.

Crysti

Cut on the Verb To cut fabric on the bias means to

bias cut at an angle to the warp
usually 45*- to allow it to stretch.

Pearson Scott Foresman

Dry cleaning Noun Dry cleaning is a method of

cleaning fabrics in which solvents
are used instead of water to
remove dirt from textiles.

stahlmandesign
Dye Verb To dye a material is to change its
colour by soaking it in a coloured
solution.

PxHere

Embroider Verb To embroider a fabric is to

decorate it with coloured thread
or silk worked in various stitches
or patterns.

Riala

Fibre Noun A fibre is a hair-like substance.

Fibres can be spun and woven
together into fabric.

Nic McPhee

Form Noun A form is a life-sized dummy used

in making clothes, to ensure a
good fit, and for displaying
finished clothes.

Léon Riotor

Fray Verb A fabric frays when its edges are

worn by rubbing or continuous
use.

Frankenmedia

Grain Noun The grain in textiles follows the

line of the long warp threads.
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Hem Noun A hem is formed by turning over

the edge of a fabric and stitching
it, to prevent it from fraying.

Wikimedia commons

Insulation Noun Insulation protects objects and Aïllament

prevents them from getting too
cold or too hot.

Interlining Noun Interlining is a fabric that is Entretela

stitched or fused into clothes or
soft furnishings to give shape,
body or stiffness.

Iron / Press Noun An appliance with a flat metal Colin

bottom, used when heated, as by

electricity, to press or smooth
clothes, linens, etc.

Knitted Adjective A knitted fabric is made by

looping yarn together.

Efraimstocher

Lay-planning Noun Lay-planning is the process of

arranging patterns on fabric to
Cutting
achieve as little waste as possible,
layout
for the most economical use of
the fabric.
Loom Noun A device that holds the warp
threads in place while filling
threads are woven through them.

Edal

Notch Noun V-shaped indentation to match

two pieces when sewing a
garment. Single notch for the
front and double notch for the
back.

Pattern Noun A pattern is a diagram or shape

that you can use as a guide
when you are making
something such as a piece of
clothing.
Public domain

Pin down Verb Secure in place with pins.

Public domain

Sample Noun A sample is a small part of a food Mostra

material or product used for
testing.

Seam Noun A seam is a row of stitches joining

two pieces of fabric.

Bru-nO
Sew Verb To sew is to join pieces of fabric
with stitches, by hand or by
machine.

Public domain

Sewing Noun Any of various foot-operated or

machine electric machines for sewing.

CCO Creative Commons

Stitch length Noun Stitch length refers to the length

of a stitch.

Stitch width Noun Stitch width is the width of a

stitch and is a setting on a sewing
machine.

Warp Noun The warp of a fabric refers to the

threads running along its length.

Kafziel

Water Noun Water resistance is the ability of a Impermeabilitat

resistance substance to prevent the
absorption of water.
Waterproof Noun A waterproof coating is applied to
coating fabrics to prevent them from
absorbing water.

P2i - P2i Labs

Weave Verb To weave is to produce fabric or a

textile material by interlacing of

horizontal and vertical threads.

22Kartika

Weft Noun The weft of a fabric refers to the

threads which go across its width.

Kafziel

Yarn Noun A yarn is a thread made from

twisted fibres and is used for
weaving, knitting, sewing and
embroidery.

Lor

Zigzag stitch Noun A zigzag stitch is a wide stitch

produced in a sewing machine on
which the needle moves from
side to side. Apocheir

Zip Noun A zip is a metal or plastic device

for closing openings in clothes
and other textiles such as bags.
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FABRICS AND FIBRES SAMPLES OBSERVATION
Samples and magnifying glasses
TEXTILE PROFESSIONS
Textile consultant
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/porta22/en/fitxes/C/fitxa6157/textile-consultant.do
Textile purchasing manager
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/porta22/en/fitxes/A/fitxa6155/process-and-timeline-
production-analyst.do
Product and process innovation manager
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/porta22/en/fitxes/R/fitxa6163/responsible-for-product-and-
process-innovation-systems.do
Pattern designer, grader.
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/porta22/en/fitxes/E/fitxa6151/specialised-pattern-
designergrader.do
Product tester
Product Testers test products throughout the manufacturing process to make sure they meet
standards
Cutting Room Manager
Cutting Room Managers oversee the stage in clothing production where fabrics are cut ready
to be made into garments
Clothing pressers
Clothing Pressers shape garments and remove creases
Sample machinists
Sample Machinists create the first made-up sample of a garment design
Sewing Machinists
Sewing Machinists stitch together fabric pattern pieces to make garments and soft furnishings
Listen and pay special attention to:
 Training needed.
 Tasks carried out.
 How this professional role relates to other professional textile roles.
RECAP SESSION 1: MIND MAP
DRESSMAKER PATTERNS
Patterns to observe and decode / interpret
Cicle formatiu de patronatge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vZ_onmugl4
Patronatge i plànols
https://elrincondecelestecielo.blogspot.ie/2012/07/principios-de-patronaje.html
Interpretació dels símbols d’un patró
http://skarlett.es/como-interpretar-un-patron-de-costura-ficha-descargable/

RECAP SESSION 2: MIND MAP

 FABRIC CONSTRUCTION – WEAVING AND KNITTING
FABRIC CONSTRUCTION
Most fabrics are made by weaving or knitting yarns together. Non-woven fabrics are made by bonding or
felting fibres together. A fabric's appearance, properties and end-use can be affected by the way it was
constructed.

Woven fabrics
Woven fabrics are made up
of a weft - the yarn going
across the width of the
fabric - and a warp - the yarn
going down the length of the
loom. The side of the fabric
where the wefts are double
back to form a non-fraying
edge is called the selvedge.
Here are two of the main
types of woven fabrics:
Plain-weave fabric
In plain-weave the warp and weft
are aligned so that they form a
simple criss-cross pattern. It is
strong and hardwearing. It is used
for fashion and furnishing fabrics.
Twill-weave
In twill-weave the crossings of weft
and warp are offset to give a
diagonal pattern on the fabric
surface. Twill weave is strong and
drapes well. It is used for jeans,
jackets and curtains.

Weft knitted fabric

Knitted fabrics
Weft-knitted fabrics are made by hand or machine.
There are two types Weft knits are used for socks, T-shirts and jumpers.
of knitted fabrics Weft-knitted fabric is made by looping together long
weft-knitted and lengths of yarn. This makes the fabric stretchy and
Warp-knitted. comfortable
Weft-knitted fabrics The yarn runs in rows across the fabric. If a stitch is
dropped it will ladder down the length of the fabric.
 Warp-knitted fabric
Warp-knitted fabric is made by machine and is used for
swimwear.
 Warp-knitted fabric is made by machine.
 The loops interlock vertically along the length
of the fabric. Warp knits are slightly stretchy
and do not ladder.
They are used for swimwear, underwear and
geotextiles

Non-woven fabrics
Non-woven fabric is made by bonding or felting:
 Bonded-fibre fabrics are made from webs of synthetic [synthetic: man-made - usually from
chemical sources ] fibres bonded together with heat (using their thermoplastic properties) or
adhesives. They are cheap to produce, but not as strong as woven or knitted fabrics. Bon-
ded-fibre fabrics are mainly used for interlining [interlining: layer of fabric sown into the
neck or armholes of a garment to protect and strengthen it. Also called interfacing. ]. They
are easy to sew, crease-resistant, do not fray and are stable to washing and dry-cleaning.
 Wool felt is a non-woven fabric made from animal hair or wool fibres matted together using
moisture, heat and pressure. Felt has no strength, drape [drape: the supple and flexible
characteristics of a fabric - how it hangs or behaves when pleated or folded ] or elasticity but
is warm and does not fray. Wool felt is expensive. It is used for hats and slippers and in
handcrafts.
Fabric Finishes
When a fabric is woven it’s usually some shade of beige
or grey depending on the fibre. This is called the ‘greige’.
It has to be treated to make it into a fabric ready for use.
It can be washed ( to clean away impurities), bleached
(to make the colour uniform) and mercerised (to make
the fibres round and filled out).

Methods:

Piece Dyeing: A roll of fabric is dyed

Continuous Dying: fabric passes through a dye bath. The fabric is then squeezed between
rollers to spread the dye evenly and remove excess dye. Continuous dyeing
is used for colours that do not need to change too quickly with fashion.
Yarn Dying: The yarns are dyed before the cloth is woven (Gingham etc)
Over Dying: Different yarns are used in the fabric and when its dyed it reacts differently
to the dye creating an effect.
Garment Dyeing/
Batch Dyeing: Items are dyed in a certain colour after they have been made. (T-Shirts for
example) They are then dyed to order in large batches according to the
colours required. Batch dyeing is used for colours that need to change
frequently with fashion.

Printing
Fabrics are printed by block or screen printing:
 Block printing is done using metal or wooden blocks, one for each colour. The background
shapes are cut away to leave a raised design on the block. Dye is applied and stamped onto
the fabric. This is a very slow process used by specialised craft industries.
 In screen printing a pattern is printed onto fabric through a stencil held in place by a screen.
Each screen prints one part of the design in one colour. After printing the dyestuff must be
fixed using steam or dry heat.

Within screen printing are a whole range of options depending on purpose.

Printing Methods:
Rotary screen printing:
The dye is applied through a roller. The ink is
pressed from reservoirs inside the roller
onto the fabric. It is fast and suited to
continuous production.

Machine screen printing/

Flat-bed screen printing:
Very detailed patterns, top of the range,
very expensive. Fabric is moved along
on a conveyor blanket and moved along
the printing table. It accounts for 20% of
the market

Manual flat-bed screen printing:

Designer and T-shirt prints mainly. Expensive.

Discharge printing: A plain dyed fabric is printed with
a resist paste which removes the colour and adds another.
Most commonly used on dark fabrics (t-shirts)

Digital printing:In this form of printing micro-sized droplets of dye are

placed onto the fabric through an inkjet print head. This is the latest
development in textile printing and is expanding very fast.
Finishes that enhance the Performance of Fabrics
Name How it’s done
A machine or tool physically
changes the fabric in some
way.
Physical
Mechanical
A chemical is used to alter or
change the fabric in some
way.
Chemical
Biological Bacteria and enzymes are
used on plant-based fibres to
change them in some way.
Fabric is coated on one side
Coated with a layer of polymer to
add a surface that might
repel stains or water.
Different Types
 Brushing to create a raised nap (fleece)
 Calendering is a finish where the fabric is made
smoother by heavy rollers pressing the surface.
This also creates a lustre or sheen. (Fashion & Interi-
ors)
 Engraved calendar rollers are used to emboss relief
patterns on the fabric surface. (Fashion)
 Pressing is used to smooth the surface of the fabric.
This is done with most fabric products at some point
to help improve the handle and aesthetic appeal of a
product. (fashion & interiors)
 Heat-setting is used for thermoplastic fabrics (poly-
ester and nylon). The fabrics are set in permanent
shapes or pleats.
 Water repellent. To create this finish, silicone is
sprayed on to the fabric’s surface
to repel water (sportswear).
 Flame resistance is important for all sorts of
products (children’s wear, this often makes the fabric
stiffer and weaker), (protective work wear).
 Bleaching, cotton and synthetic fabrics are bleached
before dyeing. This makes it easier to dye pastel
shades.
 Mercerising, cotton or linen fabrics using caustic
soda. Mercerised fabrics are stronger, dye well and
have improved lustre. Fibre is plumped up, it ex-
pands and becomes rounder.
 Resin, cotton and viscose fabrics, crease-resistant
finish. This makes them easy-care. They dry fast and
smooth and need little ironing.
 Teflon/Silicone, wool, shrink-resist finish. This results
in soft, smooth, lustrous yarns and fabrics that are
machine-washable.
 Distressing (jeans)
 Bio stoning (stone wash)
 Polyurethane coating is usually applied for water
proofing or repelling (Awnings, swimming pools,
raincoats)
 Teflon/Silicone, wool, shrink-resist finish. This results
in soft, smooth, lustrous yarns and fabrics that are
machine-washable.
DEBAT CONSUM ÉTIC
 Are we free consumers? Do we really choose what we need or want?
 What is most important for us when buying? Is it price?
 Do we know what we buy?
 Are we free to buy whatever we want to? Which are the limits?
 What we do as individuals, does it have any impact?

Ethical textiles
https://pumpkintv.co.uk/products/ethical-textiles (3.31)
Environmental Impacts
https://www.pumpkin-interactive.co.uk/products/textiles-environmental-impacts (3.43)
Textiles Eco-design
https://www.pumpkin-interactive.co.uk/products/textiles-eco-design (3.22)
How to Engage with Ethical Fashion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXOd4qh3JKk (17:43)

RECAP SESSION 3: MIND MAP

 FIBRES

Fibres
Types of
fibre Manufactured Manufactured Natural
Synthetic Regenerated

Oil & Coal Pine Trees Plant Animal

Origin of
fibres Petrochemicals Wood pulp Fibres Fibres

Chemicals Polyvinyl
Poly- Poly- Cellulose Cellulose Protein
urethane
used ethylene

Polymerisation
Polymerisation
Process of
making
the fibre
Melt Spinning Wet & dry

Spinning

Fibres Fibres & Fibres Fibres Fibres Fibres

Micro-Fibres
Fibre name

Vinyl Acrylic Elastane Viscose Cotton, Flax Wool, Hair fibres

& Silk
Acrylic Polyamide Rayon Kapok, Hemp
Bio:
Polyester Tencel & Bio:
Milk fibre
Lyocell
Trade name

Wool:
Vinyl Micro fibres: Kevlar Lycra Tencel Cotton Indian,
Lyocell Egyptian, Merino,Superwash,
Courtelle Finesse Cordura Spandex
Acetate Hemp, Kapok Lamb’s wool
Amicor Micro Tactel Nomex
Viscose Hair fibres: Angora,
Tactel Trevira
Uses Aquator
Cashmere

Bio: Milk Fibre

Acetate: Most Fine clothing,

Vinyl: Underwear, Aramid: Sports-
wedding dresses,
Lining, Prom garments,
Leather water
Bulletproof vests, dresses, shirts, often used as a blend
imitation, repellent Wear,
Racing overalls, trousers, with cotton and linen
Sportswear Viscose:
Rain coats Swimwear, denim
Polyester: products
Aprons Stretch Imitates
Most clothing, garments, cotton,
Acrylic: uniforms blended with
other fibres T&L: Knit
Knitwear wear
 Fill in the blanks
To make a yarn, which makes fabric, you need__________. They come from a variety of sources. From oil we
can get the__________ which make the synthetic fibres. Making the individual chemicals into a chain, which
makes the fibre, is called ___________. Of course, one has to separate all the chemicals to get just the ones
one needs. For example, polyurethane makes all the __________fibres. When they are sold in the shop these
fabrics are blended with other fibres and make items such as __________ or they give a little stretch to
denim. Polyethylene pretty much makes all the other synthetic fibres. The strongest fibre from this group is
the _________. The police force and the army use the ______ fabric to produce their bulletproof vests. The
most common synthetic fibre is _________ it makes everything from school uniforms to wedding dresses.
Synthetics are very good at imitating natural fibres. _______can look like leather and ________ just like wool.
They are also thermoplastic which means they can be shaped. Because they all melt the spinning process has
to be _____________. Natural fibres can come from _________ and _________. They feel nice on the skin
because the skin can _________. Cotton is made from ________. That also means it burns really easily; they
have a ______________. Jeans are a typical cotton product. The _________ fabric is hard wearing and
absorbent. Wool on the other hand contains __________. That means they have a _________ flammability.
Silk is made from the same substance but is much smoother and very long. It is often used for____________
and ________. Regenerated fibres are much like cotton because they are also made from ___________. But
unlike cotton, the cellulose has to be mixed with a chemical first and put through a spinneret. That process is
called ____________. Tencel and ________ are microfibers and totally biodegradable, which is excellent.

fibres petrochemicals cellulose lingerie animals

swim wear acrylic Kevlar cellulose polyester

Aramid fibre plants elastic polymerisation vinyl

high flammability breathe cellulose melt spinning protein

wedding dresses Lyocell low flammability wet or dry spinning denim

Name four natural fibres and then fill in the rest of the chart
Fibre name Where they come from Four properties Two end uses

Name four synthetic fibres and then fill in the rest of the chart
Fibre name Organic compound Four properties Two end uses

Name four regenerated fibres and then fill in the rest of the chart
Fibre name Organic compound Four properties Two end uses
Which fibre would you choose to make the following clothing items? Which properties does
it have to justify your election?
 Towel (cotton, linen)
 A winter jumper (wool)
 A summer T-shirt (cotton)
 Skiing pants (polyester – water repelent)
 A bandage (cotton, acetate)
 A piece of undergarment (cotton, acetate)
 A nice dress for a very special day (silk)
 Sport pants (blend of cotton and polyester, with elastan)
 A backpack (nylon)

LABELS
Take as many pictures as you can of different garment labels.

https://wrapyourbaby.com/wrap-care-instructions/
While shopping, you find a lovely garment. You are about to buy it when you see this label.
What do you think? What do you do?

https://downloadt-shirtdesigns.com/blog/why-add-custom-labeling-to-your-t-shirts-2/

RECAP SESSION 4: MIND MAPS

RETAIL STORE AND E-COMMERCE
RETAIL STORE
 Opening hours
 Localization
 Shop assistant
 Display / shop window
 Stock storage

E-COMMERCE – KEY POINTS

 Product suitability (digital products, spare parts). High value-to-weight ratio.
 Prices: depending on number of deliveries o place of delivery.
 Refund or exchange policy
 Delivery: shipping, in-store pick-up, downloading, code to print
 Payment: credit/debit card, PayPal
 Insurance
 Website: influencers, search engines, shopping cart system.
 Advantages: convenience, privacy.
 Disadvantages: buy without touching or seeing the real product, fraud and security
concerns, lack of full cost disclosure (shipping fees only added at the end)
RECAP SESSION 5: MIND MAP
TEST

1. Choose ONE of these labels and interpret it. (1,5 points)

Which kind of fibre(s) it is made of? Which properties do they have? Which uses can it
be good for?
How should you do the laundry?
Option B
Match fibres and properties
A. Cotton (6, 7) 1. Thermal insulator
B. Linen (4, 6) 2. Doesn’t absorb water and dries quickly
C. Nylon (5, 7) 3. Shrinks easily
D. Wool (1,3) 4. Creases easily
 E. Polyester (2, 7) 5. Stretchy
F. Elastane (5) 6. Cool, breathable
7. Resistant
What do these icons mean?

1. The following sentences describe the process to obtain a colourful woven fabric from
the original fibres. Fill the blanks and put them in chronological order. (1,5 points)
Fibres need to be stretched so ......................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
Fibres have to be ............................. in order to arrange them parallelly.
The ........................ is a single thread that ....................................................................
between the threads of the ..............................

To make a woven fabric we first prepare the warp, that is ..........................................

.......................................................................................................................................
Fibres should be ............................. to make the thread resistant.
In order to put colour in the fabric we can ................................. or ........................... it.
Fibres should be washed in order to ............................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

Model answer
Fibres should be washed in order to eliminate dirt and vegetal remains.
Fibres have to be combed in order to arrange them parallelly (to form the sliver).
Fibres need to be stretched so the fibre is further elongated.
Fibres should be twisted to make the thread resistant.
To make a woven fabric we first prepare the warp, that is a set of threads parallel to each
other that will be the structure of the final fabric.
The weft is a single thread that is interlaced between the threads of the warp.
In order to put colour in the fabric we can dye or print it.
OPCIÓ B
Match words and definitions.

Wash Eliminate dirt and vegetal

remains.
 Twist Threads arranged parallelly
to make the structure of the
fabric.

Dye Dispose the fibres parallely.

Weft Make the thread resistant

Combing Elongate the fibre

Print Colour by immersion

Warp A single thread that is

interlaced between the
threads of the warp.

Stretch Put colour on one side of the

fabric

Use the information above to describe the process to obtain a woven fabric from the raw
fibres.
2. So we already have the fabric and have decided the final product we want to produce.
Now we go to the design and pattern cutting steps. Explain these two processes and
the techniques used. (1,5 points)
Model answer
The design process is done by drawing sketches, often using a model human figure.
Next, the patterns are drawn, usually modifying basic patterns. They can be done
manually or with specific software. There is specialized software (CAD – Computer
Assisted Design) to design patterns.
Patterns should then be graded to all sizes.

Draw a pattern using some standard symbols. (3 minimum).

OPTION B (guided)
How are the first sketches done?
What is a basic pattern?
What kind of software helps us to make patterns with a computer?
What does grading a pattern mean?

3. We arrive at the manufacturing plant with the instructions, the fabric and the patterns.
What other operations have to be done to obtain the final product? Name each
operation and describe it.
These pictures can help you to illustrate the description. (1,5 points)
https://tijerasytelas.blogspot.ie/2012/02/mesa-de-tendido-y-corte-de-camisa.html?m=0
http://www.franciscoaparicio.com/presta/index.php?id_category=342&controller=category
http://www.iade.es/alumnos-de-1o-de-diseno-de-moda-de-iade-realizan-una-visita-a-mirto-
cuna-de-la-camiseria-espanola/
http://imbabura.evisos.ec/maquina-de-bordado-computarizado-12-agujas-id-
120545#blockGallery

Model answer
Layering. Arrange the fabric in layers to cut many pieces at the same time. Big tables are
used.
Layout and transfer. The pieces are distributed carefully to avoid wasting fabric. The
pattern is then transferred, marking the cutting line and any other mark that helps to sew them
correctly.
Cutting, with vertical or circular cutting machines.
Sewing. Sew the pieces following the sequence specified in the instructions. Each seam must
be closed.
Labelling. To sew a label with the fabric composition and laundry instructions.
Pressing and packaging. Press the item to shape it. Packaging to protect the item in the
store..

OPCIÓ B (guided)
Before cutting, what has to be done with the fabric?
How do you prevent wasting to much fabric in the cutting process?
Which machines are used to cut the fabric?
Does it have any importance where you begin sewing?
Which kind of information do you find in a label?
After labelling the item, what has to be done before putting it in the store?

4. The buying manager of a shop has seen our product in a catalogue and he is interested
in it. Choose the kind of a shop: retail or e-commerce, and the explain: What are
his/her reasons to choose this business model? Explain advantages and disadvantages
of the model chosen (1 point)

The same buying manager phones our sales manager. What does he/she ask? What
kind of things interest he/she most? (1 punt)
Model answer
Prices. Discounts.
Minimum order.
Payment conditions.
Delivery system.
Return policy.
OPCIÓ B (guided)
What kind of discount can he/she ask for?
What is a minimum order?
What means payment conditions? Put examples.
Explain a possible return policy.

5. What does it mean to you to be an ethical consumer? (1 point)

Open answer
6. Anything you have learned and I didn’t ask? Make a question and answer it. (0,5
points)
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
PROJECT
Proposal: We are going to make a cushion, with the shape and size you like. It will be decorated with
pieces of colourful felt.
We will spend an hour making the patterns, so we will have three/four more hours to learn how to
sew and finish it. The sixth hour you will have to show it with the documentation. Tip: don’t be too
ambitious.
DOCUMENTATION

 Specifications: What do you intend to make? What will it be used for? Size, fabrics and other
materials...

 Pattern

 Process description

 Budget

 Assessment and final conclusions

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Even if you work in groups, the documentation is an individual task. It has to be done with a text
editor, with a table of content and titles (using styles), and a table for the budget.
Stitches
http://nanukbarcelona.com/idees-trucs-i-tutorials-punts-basics-de-costura/

Many resources in this booklet come from:

Homework Booklet GCSE Textiles
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/homework-booklet-gcse-textiles-6062742
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