I need to ask a seamstress a question.

[Ilsa]

I have a question about sewing a dress that I am about to cut out. I am cutting it out on the bias, but it isn't the true, 45 degree angle because the fabric is only 44-45" wide. I had to angle the bias back a little to get the length I want.

Anything special I should know? Should I back off cutting it out this way since the "give" isn't truly vertical and just cut it out along with the regular lay of the fabric? The fabric is a cotton pique, lovely indigo faux silkscreen design on white.

[KitchenWitch]

1. You may want to post this in the crafts forum

there are a lot of people who sew in there.

I am a novice so I cannot answer your question.

[Ilsa]

2. Thanks, I didn't realize we had one. nt

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

3. SEWING

The best way is to bite the bullet and buy extra fabric since the degree really does
make the draping of the dress, Is your fabric a solid color or a print? Prints can
look really nuts if you use the wrong bias angle.

Edit: Please note this is from my sister, who is sitting here using my computer. I can pass on any queries to her if any are submitted after she leaves.

[EFerrari]

4. You're right. The dress may hang funny if it's cut this way.

If you're going to all the trouble to make it, buy the extra fabric so it will look nice when you're done. :)

[bleedingheart]

5. I second this..

you must be very careful with prints...