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ZIMSEC · O Level · Syllabus 4058

Textile Technology and Design

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ZIMSEC O Level ZIMSEC A Level
Form 4Writing O Level finals this year?Revision mode: every Textile Technology and Design past paper by year, with marking schemes, and a checklist of the whole syllabus.
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Form 1 1 topics

  1. Textile fibres Fibres are the raw materials of fabrics. Notes 1 PDF

Form 2 1 topics

  1. Yarns and fabric construction Fibres are spun (twisted) into yarns. More twist gives stronger, smoother yarns. Plied yarns are two or more yarns twisted together. Notes 1 PDF

Form 1 2 topics

  1. Sewing equipment and the sewing machine Tape measure, dressmaking shears (for fabric only), small scissors, pinking shears (zigzag edges to reduce fraying), pins and pincushion, needles, thimble, tailor's chalk, tracing wheel and carbon paper, seam ripper, and an iron and ironing board. Notes 1 PDF
  2. Stitches, seams and processes Zigzag stitch, overlocking, pinking, edge stitching, or binding. Notes 1 PDF

Form 2 1 topics

  1. Pattern making and garment construction Bust/chest, waist, hips, back length, shoulder width, sleeve length and garment length. Measure over light clothing with the tape snug but not tight. Notes 1 PDF

Form 3 1 topics

  1. Fabric care, finishes and textile enterprise Added to improve appearance or performance: shrink resistance, crease resistance, waterproofing, flame retardance, stain resistance, mercerising (lustre in cotton), brushing and printing. Notes 1 PDF