Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Fashion and Textiles
H405/01 Principles of Fashion and Textiles
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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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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(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
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