Explore: Bias Cut

named grains are straight grain, cross grain, and the bias grain. In sewing, a pattern piece can be cut from fabric in any orientation, and the chosen grain

Bias tape or bias binding is a narrow strip of fabric, typically plain weave, cut on the bias. As the weave of fabric is at a 45-degree angle, the resulting

was a French fashion designer best known for being the "pioneer of the bias cut dress". Vionnet trained in London before returning to France to establish

also continued with his more flowing, diaphanous looks like masterfully bias-cut skirts, asymmetric hems, floating panels, and ponchos and capes, now making

animal prints became popular. On the other hand, different styles such as bias-cut, satin, Jean Harlow-style evening dresses and the casual look of Katharine

such as lingerie, evening gowns, and blouses, especially garments with a bias cut. It is occasionally used in menswear. Charmeuse is lightweight and drapes

1⁄8–1⁄2 inch (3–10 mm) Oblique; triangle-shaped cuts made by rolling cylindrical items 180° in between bias cuts Tourné; 2 inches (50 mm) long with seven faces

fashion collection. This collection utilized his signature draping and bias cut patterning he was noted for. Owens used materials such as silks, leathers

Spring/Summer 2003 collection Irere. McQueen's design is a one-shouldered dress in bias-cut beige silk chiffon with a boned upper body and a full-length skirt consisting

comfortable fit. The straight-cut cuffs may be plain or adorned with decorative trimming, and the fabric is often bias-cut to improve drape and movement