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A selection of resources to support Year 8 students with their Textiles Technology assessment

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Resource Key

Resource Key

When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:

brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

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Time Management

Want to build a gantt chart, but aren’t sure where to start? TeamGantt makes it easy to create project plans and gantt charts—and in this video, we’ll show you how!

Checkpoints

Use these checkpoints to help you stay on track:

Component Finish by
Identifying and defining Term 3 Week 7
Research and planning Term 3 Week 8
Producing and implementing Term 3 Week 9
Construction of pyjamas Term 4 Week 3
Evaluation Term 4 Week 4

 

Books in Library Collection

All about fabrics : An introduction to needlecraft

Examines the qualities of different fibres and fabrics, and encourages students to use this information in selecting a fabric for a particular job.

Fibers : making use of the secrets of matter

Comprehensive treatment of fibres as a material. Suited to project work at all levels in secondary schools.

The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory

This book will help you find the fabrics that suit the affects you want to achieve, show you how the fabric will perform, and recommend ways of using it. This new edition has information that is key to industry professionals (including designers and owners of fashion businesses) and explains textile issues and their impact on the environment. Find the perfect fabric for every design.

Peter Alexander Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Around

A journal of the designer’s foray into the fashion field, and his successful transition from a simple mail order outlet to a household name with 13 retail outlets Australia-wide. It is written by Alexander in an informal style and is littered with images of his collections over the years.

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References and Image Credits

References

 

TeamGantt. (n.d.). How to make a Gantt Chart. https://www.teamgantt.com/what-is-a-gantt-chart/how-to-make-a-gantt-chart

TeamGantt. (n.d.). How to Make a Gantt Chart | TeamGantt Tips [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/R0A0145y050

Image Credits

Buyar, O. (2019). [Sewing design items] [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/HCRYIjtGybs

Buyar, O. (2020). [Fabric swatches] [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/jwpn-XXTqoQ

Buyar, O. (2020). [Inspiration Board] [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/u5W8FoSoki4

Cottonbro. (2020). Girl in White Long Sleeve Shirt Eating Pink Cake [Photograph]. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/girl-in-white-long-sleeve-shirt-eating-pink-cake-4690706/

Worsham-Giaccone, A. (2022). A child's hands guides fabric on a Brother sewing machine [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/F14VKsS0iL8