Cambridge A Level Design and Textiles 9631 — 2018 Oct/Nov Paper 3 · Variant 0

1 The choice of fabrics is an important consideration when designing children’s playwear. (a) (i) Explain three factors which a consumer may consider when choosing children’s playwear. [6] (ii) Sketch the front view of one item of children’s playwear. Label the style features clearly and state which fabric will be used. [4] (b) Explain how the children’s playwear in (a)(ii) is fit for purpose. [6] (c) Discuss the fabric finishes that can alter the handle, drape and texture of fabrics which are suitable for children’s playwear. Give specific examples to support your answer. [9] [Total 25 marks]

2 There is a wide choice of methods available for colouring fabric. (a) Outline briefly how fabrics are prepared for dyeing. [5] (b) Compare one craft method of printing and one resist method of dyeing for a scarf in terms of: • suitability • aesthetic/decorative effect. [10] (c) Discuss the opportunities for consumers and manufacturers to recycle textiles. Give specific examples to support your answer. [10] [Total 25 marks]

3 A range of fabrics could be used for fashion items. (a) Sketch the front and back views of a fashion top which would be suitable for summer wear. Include: • the use of two different fabrics • detailed labelling of style features [6] (b) Explain the value of carrying out testing and sampling of textiles techniques when developing ideas for the fashion top in 3(a). Give specific examples in your answer. [7] (c) Assess the choice of different fabrics available for fashion tops, considering the following factors: • performance characteristics • aesthetics [12] [Total 25 marks]

4 Additional materials are often used in the making of textile items. (a) Assess the range of materials/trimmings (other than fabric) which are available to the consumer when making textile items for the home. Give specific examples of how these items can be applied to fabric. [13] (b) Compare the value of using the care labelling scheme for textiles items from the point of view of: • a consumer of textile products • a home launderer • a professional launderer [12] [Total 25 marks]

5 Creative embroidery techniques for textiles are always popular. (a) Draw and label one design to decorate a ladies’ jacket. You should include: • two different machine embroidery techniques • position on the jacket • colour • stitches to be used [6] (b) Compare how both the embroidery techniques shown in 5(a) would be carried out during production by a manufacturer when making a small quantity of the ladies’ jackets. [7] (c) Assess the range of surface texture decorative techniques which are available to embellish textile items. Give specific examples in your answer. [12] [Total 25 marks]