Post on 24-Feb-2016
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Funky Footwear
Feet are:
• Protection• Support• Breathability• Dryness• Warmth• Coolness• Flexibility• Decoration
Feet need:• Different shapes• Different sizes• Delicate• Ugly?!
Shoes should be:
Easy to care for
Waterproof
Strong
Durable
Comfortable
Smooth and flat inside
Functional
Decorative
Breathable
Slightly stretchy
WarmCool
SoftEasy to put on
/take off
Materials Leather
Polyester velour
Cotton canvasNylon Polypropelene
Polyester fur fabric
Plastic
•Waterproof•Hardwearing•Stretch resistant•Washable
Fibres for footwear• Polyester– Very strong– Very durable– Cheap– Elasticity– Easy to care for– Water resistant– Crease resistant– Used for slippers
• Cotton– Strong– Durable– Absorbent– Easy to care for– Cheap– Creases easily– Used for canvas
shoes, slippers
• Nylon– Strong– Durable– Elastic– Easy to care for– Cheap– Water resistant– Used for trainers
•Polypropelene• Hardwearing• Waterproof
Fabric for Footwear• Woven
– Strong– Non stretch (keeps shape)– Canvas, denim, corduroy, velvet, satin
• Leather/ suede – Skin• Plastic• Fur fabric / velour
– Knitted– Warm
• Need finish to be applied to keep them in good condition
• Waterproofing – Silicon based chemicals sprayed onto shoe to create a protective barrier to the water
• Stain resistance – A silicone based finish that stops the fabric absorbing stains or dirt.
• Anti bacterial finish – chemical applied inside the shoe to stop smells, Purista.
• Brushing – mechanical finish, brushes fabric with wire rollers to leave it soft and fluffy – fur fabric, velour inside slipper
Fabric Finishes
Construction
•Strong, flat seams • Double stitched seam• Overlocked seam• Plain seam on slippers•Edges finished with Bias binding•Padding often used around ankles, wadding in slippers.•Top stitching used for strengthening and decoration.
Blanket stitch
Bias binding
Top stitching
Decoration
CAD/ CAM Embroidery
Applique
Molar
Top stitching seams
RollerPrinting
Beading orsequins
•Hardwearing•Strong
FasteningsLace upEyelets and hooks
Velcro
Button andButtonholes
Buckles
zip
•Strong•Adjustable•Secure•Have some ‘give’
Components used for footwear
• Fastenings– Velcro– Buckles– Eyelets– Zip– Hooks– Buttons– Ribbons– Laces
• Thread• Bias binding• Interfacing• Wadding• Beads• Sequins
Funky Footwear•Paper 3 Foundation or Paper 4 Higher•Worth up to 10 marks•25 marks needed to pass each exam