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Introduction to Fibres & Fabrics (Online On-Demand)

Introduction to Fibres & Fabrics (Online On-Demand)

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  • On-Demand course

  • All levels

Description

An Introduction to Fibres and Fabrics is an On-demand Online Course.

This course is aimed at any one interested in understanding how the fibres affect the proprieties in fabric and how they and the fabric construction play their part in the performance of these textiles.If you are a home sewer, thinking of starting a fashion micro business, a new BA textiles or fashion student, a textiles or DT teacher, or a student studying textiles at school, this course is for you You will learn,

  • What fibres are, where they originate and what properties they bring to the fabric.

  • Different types of fibres - Natural and Man-Made.

  • Future fibres.

  • Woven fabrics and the 4 main constructions.

  • Knitted fabrics.

  • Other fabric constructions

The course is delivered through short video tutorials, instruction handouts and guides, plus useful tips to support your learning experience. The course is divided into units and will provide a learning journey through simple tasks and instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What do if I do not understand part of the course?

    Contact Nicky

    nicky@textileskillscentre.com



  • What tools do I need?

    No tools are required, however if you would like to look closely at fabric structure you can use a small free standing magnifying glass 

     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnifier-Standing-Illuminated-Magnifying-Inspection/dp/B07LF4VXMM/ref=sr_1_72?crid=8D9LJI1TF6MC&keywords=small+magnifying+glass+free+standing&qid=1683274949&sprefix=small+standing++magnifying+glass%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-72 

  • Can I contact the tutor during the course?

    Yes. Please contact the Textile Skills Centre or nicky@textileskillscentre.com


  • Is this course for anyone?

    Yes, all abilities.

Course Content

7 sections•24 lessons
INTRODUCTION6 lessons
  1. 1INTRODUCTION
  2. 2COURSE DESCRIPTION
  3. 3COURSE PLANNER
  4. 4YOUR TRAINER
  5. 5HEALTH & SAFETY
  6. 6TERMS & CONDITIONS
UNIT 1: OVERVEIW2 lessons
  1. 1 FIBRES IN RELATION TO FABRICS
  2. 2Q & A
UNIT 2: FIBRES7 lessons
  1. 1NATURAL FIBRES
  2. 2Q & A
  3. 3TASK
  4. 4MAN-MADE CELLULOSE FIBRES
  5. 5SYNTHETIC FIBRES
  6. 6Q & A
  7. 7TASK
UNIT 3: FABRIC CONSTRUCTION 6 lessons
  1. 1WOVEN FABRIC
  2. 2TASK
  3. 3KNITTED FABRICS
  4. 4TASK
  5. 5OTHER FABRIC CONSTRUCTIONS
  6. 6Q & A
E-BOOKLET1 lessons
  1. 1E-booklet
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS & RESEARCH 1 lessons
  1. 1Recommendations & Research
WELL DONE, YOU DID IT 1 lessons
  1. 1COMPLETION AND FEEDBACK

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