bias
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- noun
- /ˈbaɪəs/
- Specialized
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- Dresses were often cut on the bias, creating a narrow although fluid shape that highlighted women's bodies.
- a bias cut
- a bias-cut gown
- bias-cut satin
Examples
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So I love the bias finishing on this fly.
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We have to make this shorter, and we're going to make it flow like this, and we're gonna cut it on the bias, because that makes it flow better.
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I love the little details and bias cut of this particular piece.
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- We just cut on the bias.
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Well, I do have an unusual talent for bias cutting.
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I'll just cut one sleeve on the bias here a little bit, but it'll be fine.
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After you've cut out and seamed (if necessary) your bias tape, iron it in half lengthwise.
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The tailor explained that cutting the fabric on the bias would help it drape more elegantly over the form.
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For this dress, she decided to sew the seams on the bias to achieve a flattering silhouette.
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He demonstrated how to properly cut the cloth on the bias to ensure maximum stretch and movement.
Synonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Bias comes from an old French word meaning 'slant' or 'slope'. In sewing, cutting on the bias means cutting the fabric on a slant so it can stretch and hang smoothly.