6.7.1 Tools and equipment

Question 1

Name 4 hand tools used for cutting

Answer 1

• fabric shears
• embroidery scissors (intricate work)
• craft knife (small templates/stencils)
• pinking shears (zigzag cutting edge: no fraying)

Question 2

Purpose of:
seam ripper/unpicker
pins
cutting mat

Answer 2

seam ripper: unpicks faulty seams
pins: temporarily hold fabric together
cutting mat: guides for accurate cutting (used with rotary cutter or craft knife)

Question 3

Name 3 main types of sewing machines

Answer 3

• domestic sewing machines
• computerised sewing machines
• overlock machine

Question 4

Use of computerised sewing machines

Answer 4

can embroider original designs

Question 5

Use of an overlock machine

Answer 5

used in industry - cuts straight edge & over sews edge to neaten material at the same time

Question 6

Why do designers use CAD?

Answer 6

to develop surface designs for printing which can be transferred to digital printing systems

Question 7

1 Advantage of CAD

Answer 7

can be revisited, manipulated and changed (including patterns/colour)

Question 8

Why is CAD a cost effective way of developing designs?
(2)

Answer 8

number of physical prototype is reduced and replaced by 3D imagery/virtual protoypes
(sustainable)

Question 9

Main difference between CAD and CAM

Answer 9

CAD - creates accurate 3D models/imagery of a product
- used for designing and planning how a product will look
CAM provides a simpler, less labour intensive way of manufacturing and bringing the CAD design into life

Question 10

Name 3 advantages of CAM

Answer 10

• speeds up manufacture
• improves consistency and productivity
• reduces human error