The skirt pattern pieces are laid out on the diagonal and Sandra provides helpful instruction on sewing
bias cut fabrics.
Not exact matches
I have found that a fat quarter of
fabric,
cut on the
bias in 1 1/2 inch wide strips makes just enough for one bib.
A sheath dress in a wispy
fabric with a skirt
cut on the
bias can make a rectangle - shaped bride look curvier, too.
It is a beautiful combination of unique textiles,
bias cuts, twisted
fabrics, romantic ruffles, and perfectly quirky color combinations.
The bevy of organza, silk, chiffon, jacquard and gilded
fabrics composed into an array of tiered dresses, vests (short and long with flashes of lame), must have sequin t - shirts, the sheerest printed blouses,
biased cut skirts, and mens wear inspired loosely structured trousers harmonized their way into a gorgeous and evermore wearable collection; one that any stylish, fashion obsessed women will give her right arm for come Spring 2015.
I recommend a fitted or
biased cut dress in a stretchy, jersey, or ribbed
fabric in order to provide you with the most versatile layering piece.
I wonder if some of the too - large / fitting issues might be from the
bias -
cut of the stripes causing the
fabric to stretch?
I love the
bias cut, too, and the way the
fabric ruches just a bit with each
cut.
Asymmetrical
bias cut silk sateen
fabric with a high boat neckline and an open back that drapes just so.
The
bias cut is a prerequisite for dress sections which ruche, drape and flow in line with the body, whilst full circular skirts often witness the usage of over 5 metres of
fabric, made all the more dramatic by Vyn John's fully stiffened customised petticoats.
The stripe on the
bias (this means
cut on the diagonal) on a solid
fabric looks great.
2 To make the welting,
cut pieces of the
fabric on the
bias 1 1/2» (4 cm) wide.
I just
cut two candy cane - shaped pieces of red ticking
fabric on the
bias to create the look of a peppermint candy cane.
4) For the neck loop and two waist ties,
cut three 6 cm by 60 cm strips in the same
fabric (you may need to join
bias strips to make up the lengths).