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Funky Footwear. Feet are:. Different shapes Different sizes Delicate Ugly?!. Protection Support Breathability Dryness Warmth Coolness Flexibility Decoration. Feet need:. Shoes should be:. Functional. Comfortable. Breathable. Waterproof. Slightly stretchy. Strong. Smooth and
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Feet are: • Different shapes • Different sizes • Delicate • Ugly?! • Protection • Support • Breathability • Dryness • Warmth • Coolness • Flexibility • Decoration Feet need:
Shoes should be: Functional Comfortable Breathable Waterproof Slightly stretchy Strong Smooth and flat inside Durable Warm Decorative Cool Soft Easy to put on /take off Easy to care for
Leather Polyester fur fabric Materials Plastic Polyester velour Nylon Polypropelene Cotton canvas • Waterproof • Hardwearing • Stretch resistant • Washable
Fibres for footwear • 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 • Polyester • Very strong • Very durable • Cheap • Elasticity • Easy to care for • Water resistant • Crease resistant • Used for slippers • 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
Fabric Finishes • 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
Construction Blanket stitch Bias binding • 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. Top stitching
Applique Top stitching seams Roller Printing Decoration CAD/ CAM Embroidery Molar Beading or sequins • Hardwearing • Strong
Lace up Eyelets and hooks Button and Buttonholes Velcro Fastenings Buckles • Strong • Adjustable • Secure • Have some ‘give’ zip
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