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dressmaking query.
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I'm about to make an evening dress and I want to make it on the bias for a nicer flowing look. Should I lay the pattern on the fabric on the bias to cut it out? I know this might sound like the obvious thing to do but I've never made one this way before and want to get it right.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It's a long time since I did any dresssmaking too but I think greenfingers is right - you really need to buy a pattern that's specifically designed to be cut on the bias. Somewhere on the pattern is a bold line that you have parallel to the selvage (finished edge of the fabric), & there should also be a diagram showing you the layout of pattern pieces on the fabric. Good luck! Are you taking orders?
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00007_p3.asp
Please go to the above website for adapting a pattern for cutting on the bias it offers some VERY helpful insight!