2025 OCR A Level in Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles Combined Question Paper & Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Fashion and Textiles
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles
*1337566677*
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 5 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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] OCR is an exempt Charity
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows three views of a shoulder bag.
Fig. 1.1
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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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[4]
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(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.
Pre-manufactured component .........................................................................................................
Justification ......................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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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. [6]
© OCR 2025
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles Combined Question Paper & Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Fashion and Textiles
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles
*1337566677*
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 5 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/SG) 352601/6 Turn over
, 2
1 Fig. 1.1 shows three views of a shoulder bag.
Fig. 1.1
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]
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(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.
Pre-manufactured component .........................................................................................................
Justification ......................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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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. [6]
© OCR 2025
