Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 6.4.2, 6.7.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Reinforcement and Stiffening TechniquesBoning consists of narrow supporting strips incorporated into a garment. In a fitted ball-gown bodice, these strips help the fabric maintain a strong shape instead of folding or collapsing. The support is local: the bodice can hold its shape while the skirt remains free to drape.
- Revise: Textile Shaping Techniques
Strips of stiff material incorporated into a garment to support and maintain its shape.