PROs & CONs of Bias Cutting | What is the Bias & How to Cut Patterns on It

Bias dresses look and feel amazing! 😍 But, they're also a REAL pain to sew. This video explores how cutting on the bias changes the way fabric drapes and falls over the body. You'll learn what the bias grain is, how to cut on the bias, which fabrics to use, and whether it's worth the effort. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - What is the Bias? 01:17 - What is Cutting on the Bias? 02:11 - PROs: Why Cut on the Bias 02:41 - Which Fabrics to Use 03:15 - CONs: Downside to Bias Cutting 04:59 - Is Bias Cutting Worth it? WATCH NEXT 🎥🍿 - Fabric Terms Explained https://youtu.be/qzemfjQ1YBY - What I Tell My Fashion Students https://youtu.be/1BWiIXHRsS0 - My Design-Led Approach to Draft Flared Skirts https://youtu.be/eJMMnAweLbQ CAN'T GET ENOUGH? 💕 Become a member to get access to exclusive Member's Only videos & the Director's Cut of my regular videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawy2rus031h-lN6A9sf9xw/join READY TO START PATTERN MAKING ✂️ My CLIQD Pattern Making Kits are made for complete beginners. Each kit comes with a professionally-fitted block (to use as the base for your pattern) and a Guide to show you (step-by-step) how to transform the block into any design based off it. Just select the silhouette closest to your design to get started. https://www.cliqdpatternkits.com/ Let your imagination run wild, Leigh xx