LGCSE Fashion & Textiles (0191) study guide
LGCSE Fashion & Textiles (0191) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
LGCSE Fashion & Textiles (0191) is a secondary-level qualification for students who want a grounding in how garments move from fibre to finished product. It suits learners considering further study in fashion design, textiles, costume, or product development, and those who simply want practical clothing-construction skills alongside design thinking. The LGCSE Fashion & Textiles (0191) study guide has 11 sections and about 2,599 words.
01Materials, Fibres and Fabrics
This domain tests how fibres become fabrics and how that chain explains performance, care and selection. Expect questions on fibre classification, yarn structure, fabric construction and the match between material and end use.
239 words, about 1 min02Design Process and Design Communication
This domain tests how a design moves from brief to resolved product and how it is communicated to a client, maker or examiner. Expect questions on research, specification, annotation and evaluation.
228 words, about 1 min03Pattern Cutting
This domain tests how flat patterns are made, altered and prepared for fabric. Expect questions on blocks, grainlines, darts, seam allowance, notches, grading and fitting.
267 words, about 1 min04Construction and Garment Assembly
This domain tests how fabrics are cut, joined, shaped and finished in a logical order. Expect questions on seams, hems, closures, pressing and assembly sequences.
228 words, about 1 min05Textile Decoration, Surface Design and Printing
This domain tests how colour and pattern are added to fabric and how decoration affects performance. Expect questions on dyeing, printing, embroidery, appliqué and repeat design.
233 words, about 1 min06Fashion Illustration and Technical Drawing
This domain tests two different visual languages: illustration sells an idea; technical drawing (flat) instructs production. Expect questions on proportion, line, annotation and accuracy.
235 words, about 1 min07Historical, Cultural and Contemporary Fashion Context
This domain tests knowledge of fashion change and cultural meaning. Expect questions on key periods, designers, subcultures, cultural dress and influence.
223 words, about 1 min08Textile and Garment Industry
This domain tests the supply chain from fibre to consumer and the commercial decisions behind products. Expect questions on sectors, roles, sourcing, costing and the fashion calendar.
224 words, about 1 min09Production and Manufacturing
This domain tests how garments are made at scale with consistent quality. Expect questions on production systems, quality control, CAD/CAM, line balancing and costing.
235 words, about 1 min10Sustainability, Ethics and Social Responsibility
This domain tests environmental and social impacts across the product life cycle and how to evaluate claims. Expect questions on materials, circularity, certifications, labour and greenwashing.
229 words, about 1 min11Health, Safety and Equipment Use
This domain tests safe practice in the studio and the correct use of tools and machines. Expect questions on hazards, risk assessment, machine guards, PPE and emergencies.
258 words, about 1 min