BGCSE Fashion & Fabrics study plan

Classify natural and manufactured fibres by origin, listing two identifying properties for each of at least eight fibre types

Draw and label the stages of cotton and wool production from raw fibre to finished yarn

Distinguish between staple and filament fibres and explain how each affects yarn twist

Compare plain, twill and satin weaves by sketching each interlacing and noting one property of each fabric

Define ten fibre and yarn terms (e.g. crimp, denier, blend, carding) in your own words with an example

Match at least ten named fabrics (e.g. calico, jersey, organza, denim) to their construction method and fibre content

Test five fabric samples for absorbency, drape, shrinkage and crease recovery, recording results in a table

Explain how knit structure differs from woven structure and give two garments suited to each

Describe the purpose and effect of three mechanical and three chemical finishes

Write care-label instructions for four fabrics, justifying wash temperature and ironing settings from fibre properties

Demonstrate and label ten hand stitches, stating one use for each in garment construction

Sew five machine practice samples: straight seam, French seam, flat-felled seam, zigzag finish and a dart

Identify and state the safe use of twelve tools and pieces of equipment, including shears, pinking shears, seam ripper and pressing equipment

List ten workshop safety rules and explain the risk each one controls

Thread, tension-test and clean a sewing machine without supervision, recording the steps in order

Take and record a full set of body measurements on a partner, noting ease allowances for a chosen garment

Explain how to choose pattern size from body measurements rather than age or retail size

Trace a commercial pattern, identify all symbols on the tissue and cut the correct size

Carry out two common pattern alterations (lengthen/shorten and a bust or waist adjustment) on paper

Describe three fitting faults seen in a toile and state the pattern correction for each

Construct a toile of a simple bodice or skirt and mark fit adjustments on it

Sew a complete garment section using at least three construction techniques: darts, set-in sleeve or waistband, and a closure

Apply a facing and an interfacing correctly, explaining the role of each

Press as you sew, demonstrating three pressing techniques and stating why pressing differs from ironing

Evaluate your toile against fit criteria and list three specific corrections for the final garment

Build a colour wheel and label primary, secondary and tertiary colours with two harmonious schemes

Describe how line, shape, texture and proportion affect the illusion of body shape in a design

Render five fashion sketches showing different garment silhouettes with correct body proportions

Demonstrate three decorative techniques (e.g. appliqué, embroidery stitch, fabric painting) on sample squares

Explain the design process from mood board to final illustration, listing the stages in order

Cost a garment by calculating fabric quantity, notion costs, overheads and a selling price

Compare two similar ready-made garments using fibre content, construction quality, care needs and price

Explain five sustainable choices a consumer can make and one limitation of each

Interpret the symbols and fibre content on five real care labels and state correct laundering for each

Draw up a purchase-decision checklist of at least eight criteria for choosing fabric for a specific garment

Assemble a portfolio containing evidence from weeks 1 to 7 in the required order with a contents page

Write a 150-word evaluation of your practical work, identifying two strengths and two improvements

Complete one timed exam-style paper under exam conditions and mark it against the specification

Revise weak areas identified by the mock paper, re-testing each until answered correctly

Prepare a final checklist of equipment, samples and documents needed for coursework submission