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From: HeatherL
Date: 10-24-2004, 06:10 PM (1 of 4)
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I just picked up a lovely plaid print fabric that I think would look best cut on the bias. I've never made something on the bias before, so I was wondering...must I use a pattern that is specifically designed for "bias cut", or would a regular skirt pattern work okay? |
User: HeatherL
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 102 |
From: MaryW
Date: 10-25-2004, 12:49 PM (2 of 4)
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I think a pattern calling for a bias cut works best, but I'm not positive about that. Does anyone else have an opinion here?
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 10-25-2004, 02:04 PM (3 of 4)
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I think it might be tricky to use one not designed for bias. Some simple designs would probably hang right but I'd just use something designed for the bias. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-25-2004, 02:27 PM (4 of 4)
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Although I think that it would probably be fine and the fuller the a-line the better (don't think I'd try a straight skirt because of warp), I think that with the price of patterns compared to the price of fabric and your time wouldn't be worth the risk. I'd just invest in a pattern I think.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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