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From: K8_Dog
Date: 09-17-2004, 08:17 PM (1 of 5)
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I have this skirt pattern that I like which is supposed to be cut on the bias. What do you think would happen if I cut it not-on-the-bias (how to do you even say that? "on the grain"?)? I have this tweed fabric and I want the pattern to go up and down rather than diagonally. Thanks. Have a great weekend. PS I'll be sure to browse the ads if it'll help out. These forums have helped me out a LOT! |
User: K8_Dog
Member since: 05-05-2004 Total posts: 26 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-18-2004, 05:46 AM (2 of 5)
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I am sure there must be a picture of your skirt. It will probably be draping beautifully, hanging nicely. If you cut your skirt on the straight of grain, it will not hang like that. It will not have the same appearance at all.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 09-18-2004, 09:40 AM (3 of 5)
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I think I would try another pattern rather than change to the straight of grain. What is it about the skirt you like? Is it a detail you can change or alter on another skirt? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: stitchmd
Date: 09-18-2004, 09:51 AM (4 of 5)
| If it's a very loose weave, drapey fabric it just might work, otherwise I agree the answer is no. It will stand out very stiffly and have a totally different shape and look. Surely you can find another pattern you like to suit the fabric's hand. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: K8_Dog
Date: 09-18-2004, 04:18 PM (5 of 5)
| Thank you so much. That's what I figured. Incidentally, I made a "rough draft" yesterday, and I kind of liked how it flared out stiffly. It gave it a sort of retro look. |
User: K8_Dog
Member since: 05-05-2004 Total posts: 26 |
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