This one's on Textiles :)
Okay, so my mock is tomorrow, and I have to learn the following things -
- Analysing products (good and bad features, usability, quality of fabric and why the fabric was chosen)
- The importance of design spec
- Batch (10-1000) and mass (1000+) production
- Recycling (6 R's and labels)
- Info on John Galliano
- Evaluation (on going and summing-up)
- Testing products
- Mood boards and inspiration
- Primary and secondary research
How to rack up the points on design -
- Brush up on graphical skills (proportion, shape, dimension, multiple views, line quality and colour-way)
- Construction processes and design features
- Ergonomic features
- Innovation
- Fabrics
Seams - open, french, double stitched, overlocked
Shaping - darts (single/double point), tucks, gathers, elasticated, drawings, castings
Fastenings - zips (open/closed), velcro, straps, buckles, buttons, buttonholes
Finishing to edges - hems, facings, piping, binding (show magnification)
Sleeves - cap, short, elbow, 3/4 length, bracelet, long, raglan, set in, gathered,
Collars - eton, shirt, peter pan, tailored, round neck
Pockets - tab, welt, box pleat, gathered
Fabrics - stretch jersey/polyester/cotton, textured breathable polyester, proofed cotton, brushed cotton
I'm actually about to kill myself coz I'm so bored.
Have to go read the text book, so I might post again laterssss :)
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