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From: mamagoose
Date: 10-11-2003, 09:49 PM (1 of 3)
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Hi all! I have so many plaid shirts and I do love plaid, I have just never cut it on the bias before and thought it would be nice and different. I need advice on laying it out. I have an even plaid with a 7/8" repeat. It is dark purple with khaki lines. I've seen shirts mixed, having bias for yoke or different pieces and other pieces on grain, but I'm not good at forecasting how it will look. I plan to keep the design simple. There will not be any yokes for this shirt. It will have a one-piece, regular pointed collar and no cuffs; I will make a slit and place 2 hidden snaps to close at the wrist. It won't have a separate button placket. Not sure yet about darts. On bias should make the fabric cling more, so probably not. So, I think it will look ok with both the front and back on the bias. Should I cut the sleeves on the bias? What about the collar? I know it will be a bear to match and I have 3 yards, 45" for a pattern size 12, so I think I'll have enough. Thanks in advance for your guidance! Anie |
User: mamagoose
Member since: 01-26-2002 Total posts: 168 |
From: MaryW
Date: 10-28-2003, 09:38 AM (2 of 3)
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I have never cut a shirt on the bias in a plaid. In my mind's eye I think it will have a confusing look. Personally, I wouldn't try it, but that is just me. When you cut a garment on the bias you should have extra wide seam allowances. This is because the fibres spread along the cut edge, making the edge quite a bit longer than your intended seam should be. Do not stitch along that edge, instead stitch about 1 1/2" seam allowances. Bias sleeves with bias front and back might not be the look you are going for. What does everyone else think. To have bias sleeves might be a nice touch though. Let them hang for a day after sewing them in, they will stretch. MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 10-28-2003, 11:41 AM (3 of 3)
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I would think the same thing will happen with plaid that happens when you cut and sew stripes on the bias, you end up with a chevron effect. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
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