Fashion & Textile Technology study guides

An overview of the Construction Techniques area of SQA Higher Fashion and Textile Technology: seams and construction techniques, selecting techniques to suit fabric and item, equipment and manufacture, and quality and testing.

An overview of the Consumer and Design area of SQA Higher Fashion and Textile Technology: consumer requirements, the design process and brief, the elements and principles of design, and evaluating items against a specification.

An overview of the course assessment for SQA Higher Fashion and Textile Technology: the question paper, the assignment and the practical activity, how the marks combine into the graded award, and how to prepare for each component.

An overview of the Properties of Fabrics area of SQA Higher Fashion and Textile Technology: natural and manufactured fibres, fabric construction, finishes, fibre blending, and how to select a fabric that is fit for purpose.

An overview of the Textile Industry and Society area of SQA Higher Fashion and Textile Technology: sustainability and environmental impact, ethical social and economic issues, smart and technical textiles, and care of textiles and labelling.