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Thu Mar 01 2001 at 11:54:42
The
bias
cut
was one of the
revolutions
of
modern fashion
, introduced during the 1930's.
The formal
definition
states that "pattern pieces are turned vertically so that the
warp
and
weft
threads are both on the
diagonal
'.
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This technique of sewing the fabric at angles creates a
natural
elasticity. This was a
sharp contrast
with the 1920's, where fashion was loose and straight.
While many designers sought to conceal a
woman
's chest, waist, and hips in the 1920's, the bias cut helped reintroduce
curves
into popular fashion.
Although more
curvacious
, the bias cut still emphasized the
slim
figure popular in the 20's. The clinging and revealing draped fabric demanded that a woman be
tall and thin
, as the typical bias cut dress was tight in the torso, with a slim waist and hips, and a belled
skirt
. Many bias cut
gowns
would swoop
low
in the back with a cowl or
halter
neckline. They also contributed to the
demise
of the
corset
-- these dresses were usually too
revealing
to fit one underneath.
As war and
fascism
gained momentum in
Europe
and
Asia
, more severe and utilitarian fashions began to take hold.
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Another reason that
bias
cut
lost popularity during and after
World War II
is economic. Cutting
clothes
on the
bias
produces more wastage, which was discouraged during
fabric
ration
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