OCR
GCSE
Design and Technology
H405/01: Principles of fashion and textiles
*1337566677*
A Level
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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OCR is an exempt Charity
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows three views of a
shoulder bag. Fig. 1.1
, 2
Front view Back view Interior view
laser-cut design
purse internal pocket with
zip fastening
(a) The shoulder bag shown in Fig. 1.1 is made from a woven fabric.
Identify two advantages of using a woven fabric for the shoulder bag.
Justify each of your answers.
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[4] (b) The shoulder bag uses a zip fastening.
Identify one other pre-manufactured component that has been used to increase the
functionality of the shoulder bag for the user.
Justify your answer.
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Pre-manufactured
component .........................................................................................................
Justification ..........................................................................................................................
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(c) Fig. 1.2 shows the internal pocket with zip fastening.
Fig. 1.2
purse internal pocket with
zip fastening
Use annotated sketches and/or notes to show how to insert the zip.
Include any relevant equipment, machinery and materials.
Question 1(c) continued…
© OCR 2025
GCSE
Design and Technology
H405/01: Principles of fashion and textiles
*1337566677*
A Level
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/1131/9] DC (SL/SG) 352601/6
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
1 Fig. 1.1 shows three views of a
shoulder bag. Fig. 1.1
, 2
Front view Back view Interior view
laser-cut design
purse internal pocket with
zip fastening
(a) The shoulder bag shown in Fig. 1.1 is made from a woven fabric.
Identify two advantages of using a woven fabric for the shoulder bag.
Justify each of your answers.
1 ....................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
2 ....................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
.......................................................................................................................................
...................
[4] (b) The shoulder bag uses a zip fastening.
Identify one other pre-manufactured component that has been used to increase the
functionality of the shoulder bag for the user.
Justify your answer.
© OCR 2025
, 3
Pre-manufactured
component .........................................................................................................
Justification ..........................................................................................................................
............
..............................................................................................................................................
............
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, 4
(c) Fig. 1.2 shows the internal pocket with zip fastening.
Fig. 1.2
purse internal pocket with
zip fastening
Use annotated sketches and/or notes to show how to insert the zip.
Include any relevant equipment, machinery and materials.
Question 1(c) continued…
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