Cambridge O Level

* 5 7 3 0 2 3 4 7 1 7 *

FASHION & TEXTILES 6130/01

Paper 1 Theory May/June 2021

2 hours

You must answer on the question paper.

You will need: Ruler

Small piece of fabric, needle and thread

INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer four questions in total:
Section A: answer all parts of Question 1.
Section B: answer three questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or rough working.
● You should illustrate your answers with clear, bold diagrams wherever necessary.
● You may use a needle and thread and a small piece of fabric to help in making drawings of stitches.
● This fabric should not be handed in with your work.

INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 100.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 24 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Section A

Answer all parts of Question 1.

1 Fig. 1.1 shows a drawing of the front and back view of a ladies’ jacket.

Front view Back view

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(a) (i) Corduroy fabric is suitable for the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.

Describe corduroy fabric:

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(ii) State two reasons why corduroy fabric is suitable for the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.

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(iii) State one type of interfacing which could be used in the construction of the collar on the
ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.

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(iv) State two reasons why interfacing is used in parts of the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.

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(v) Fig. 1.2 is a drawing of a pattern piece for the back of a collar. Draw the following pattern
symbols on Fig. 1.2.

• cutting line
• fold line
• seam line
• single notch.
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(b) (i) Explain how to lengthen the paper pattern for the sleeve of the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.
You may use diagrams to support your answer.

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(ii) Explain what is meant by ‘with nap’ when using corduroy fabric.

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(iii) Explain why it is necessary to follow the straight grain lines on pattern pieces when
preparing the layout of corduroy fabric.

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(c) (i) State the two types of seam visible on the back view of the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1.

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(ii) Explain how to make sure the curved seam on the back of the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1 is
pressed correctly.

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(d) Identify two components that can be used to achieve the finish shown on the front and hem
edges of the ladies’ jacket shown in Fig. 1.1.

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(e) Explain how to work a machined buttonhole for a 3 cm button. You may use notes and labelled
diagrams in your answer.

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(f) (i) Batch production would be used to make the ladies’ jacket in Fig. 1.1. Explain the term
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(ii) Identify and briefly describe two types of retail outlet that could sell ladies’ jackets.

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(iii) Explain three advantages to the manufacturer of selling ladies’ jackets in one of the
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Section B

Answer any three questions from this section.

2 (a) (i) State the origin of acrylic fibres.

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(ii) Identify three methods of spinning acrylic fibres.

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(b) (i) Explain how to apply a brushed finish to a fabric made from acrylic yarn.

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(ii) State two reasons to apply a brushed finish to acrylic fibres or fabrics.

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(c) Discuss the advantages of using a knitted acrylic fabric instead of a knitted woollen fabric for
clothing.

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(d) Discuss the points to consider when selecting fabrics for childrenswear.

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3 (a) (i) Sketch and label an original design for a summer top suitable for a teenager. Include
the following style features: short set‑in sleeve, shaped neckline, button fastening,
shaped hemline.

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(ii) Identify one fabric suitable for the summer top sketched in (a)(i).

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(iii) State two reasons why the fabric identified in (a)(ii) is suitable for the summer top
sketched in (a)(i).

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(b) Evaluate three different methods of fastening the top sketched in (a)(i).

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(c) The formation of gathers or tucks in the sleeve head seam of a set‑in sleeve is a common
problem. Discuss the reasons for this problem and suggest ways in which it can be prevented.

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4 (a) Define the following textile terms:

(i) Dyeing

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(b) (i) Explain how to dye fabric. You may use labelled diagrams to support your answer.

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(ii) Discuss the reasons why dyed fabric may fade.

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(c) Discuss ways in which unwanted clothing can be re‑used to reduce textile waste.

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5 (a) Describe one method used to transfer pattern markings to fabric.

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(b) Identify two temporary methods of joining fabrics together.

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(c) Define the following textile terms:

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(d) Compare two methods of controlling fullness in a garment.

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(e) Discuss the advantages of using smart fabrics to make garments. Give examples of fabrics
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6 (a) Sketch and label an original design for a motif to apply to a sports top.

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(b) State the correct order of work to appliqué a motif onto a sports top.

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(c) Evaluate the range of decorative premanufactured components available to use in the
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(d) Discuss the health and safety issues a manufacturer would need to consider when
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