Natural and cultural fabric types, including silk and traditional woven textiles like Kente cloth.

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Costume Design Essentials

Explore the key elements of costume design in theatre production, including color symbolism, fabric selection, fit, and practical considerations for quick changes. This summary highlights how costumes convey character traits and context, ensuring effective storytelling on stage. Ideal for students studying theatrical design.

Drama

Textiles Revision

GCSE Textiles Revision: lots of theory knowledge you may need for the OCR Textiles Exam

Design & Technology

Alexander McQueen Textiles

Explore the innovative textile techniques of Alexander McQueen, focusing on structured folds, fabric manipulation, and bold embellishments. This resource covers key concepts such as ruffles, layers, and the use of vibrant color palettes, making it essential for GCSE Textiles students researching influential artists.

Art & Design

Sustainable Textiles Overview

Explore the key concepts of sustainable textiles, including the Six Rs of sustainability, developments in synthetic and regenerated fibres, and the impact of technology on textile production. This summary covers the product life cycle, social and ethical issues in fashion, and innovative materials like e-textiles and smart fabrics. Ideal for AQA A Level Fashion & Textiles students preparing for Paper 2.

Fashion & Textiles