Bias-Cut Dressmaking

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Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Basic Blocks for Pattern Cutting; Fitted Bodice Block; Bodice Draft; Hip Length Block; Lingerie Block; Basic Briefs Block; Camiknickers, Basic Block; Basic Block for a 'Body' or Teddy; Basic Skirt Block; Briefs and Knickers; High-leg Briefs; Hip Level Briefs; Cutaway Briefs; High-cut French Knickers; French Knickers -- Method One; French Knickers -- Method Two; Silk and Lace French Knickers; Simple French Knickers; Bodies and Camisoles; Straight Top Body with Trim; Classic Body with Seam Shaping; Lace-inset Body; Princess-line Body in Silk and Lace.;Bias-cut Dressmaking is the best easy-to-follow guide to bias-cut clothes. It provides step-by-step instructions and diagrams for making over 40 items of clothing that are cut on the bias. The bias-cut technique is used by designers for cutting clothing to utilize the greater stretch in the bias or diagonal direction of the fabric. This allows the fabric to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly. Bias-cut garments were an important feature of the designs of Madeleine Vionnet in the 1920s and 1930s but are now timeless. This classic text on the subject includes making skirts, dresse. Cover Title Contents Introduction Basic Blocks for Pattern Cutting Fitted Bodice Block Bodice Draft Hip Length Block Lingerie Block Basic Briefs Block Camiknickers, Basic Block Basic Block for a 'Body' or Teddy Basic Skirt Block Briefs and Knickers High-leg Briefs Hip Level Briefs Cutaway Briefs High-cut French Knickers French Knickers -- Method One French Knickers -- Method Two Silk and Lace French Knickers Simple French Knickers Bodies and Camisoles Straight Top Body with Trim Classic Body with Seam Shaping Lace-inset Body Princess-line Body in Silk and Lace. Lace Petti-top CamiknickersPrincess-line Camiknickers Bra-top Camiknickers Lace-edged Camisole Scoop-neck Camisole with Bound Edges Lace Bib Camisole Tucked Princess Camisole Bustier Skirts and Waist Slips Gently Flared Bias Skirt Semi-straight Bias Skirt Skirt with Asymmetric Flounce Layered Mini-skirt Handkerchief-point Layered Skirt Yoked Waist Slip Petal-fronted Waist Slip Four-gore Waist Slip Trousers Bias Culottes Palazzo Pants Slips and Dresses Strappy Shift Empire Line Mini Dress or Nightdress Bra-topped Slip or Nightdress Low-backed Evening Dress. Classic Princess-line PetticoatLace-topped Princess-line Evening Dress Under-wired Bra-topped Slip or Dress Bias-panelled Dress with Cap Sleeve Halter-neck Evening Dress Easy-to-wear Nightdress Cowl-necked Evening Dress Cowl-necked Shift Dress Basque-waisted Evening Dress Strapless Evening Dress with Bias-cut Skirt Two-fabric Slip or Dress Bra-topped Dress with Flounced Skirt Equipment and Suppliers Copyright.