a paper shape that shows you how to cut fabric

Fabric patterns

Design and technology

Virgil Abloh and hat design

Research interviews

Fabric functional properties

Simple pattern pieces

Select and make a fabric pattern

User feedback to improve the pattern

Develop a fabric pattern in response to feedback

This unit introduces pupils to Computer Aided Design and how it can be used to produce fabric templates. Pupils will develop knowledge of fabrics and apply this by selecting fabrics for functionality and aesthetics to design a product.

Textile pattern pieces: hats and caps

What is the purpose of a brim or peak on a hat?

Which style of hat would have this pattern?

Which tool would be used to measure the distance around a person's head?

Asking someone a series of questions is known as ...

What do we call the join between two pieces of fabric?

Starter Quiz