PREPARATION AND USES OF TRUE BIAS , FACINGS AND BINDINGS

PREPARATION AND USES OF TRUE BIAS , FACINGS AND BINDINGS

USE OF TRUE BIAS :---True bias false on a diagonal line to length wise and cross wise

grains . It has the maximum elasticity or in other words it

streatches more than any other direction on cloth . True bias is used

to finish row edges and especially curved edges such as neck lines

sleeve less armholes and scallops . The elasticity of bias permits it

to streach or contract and thus make the shape of any curved

edge giving it a flat smooth finish . Bias srtips can be applied

as facings and binding . In striped , checked or contrasing

coloured material it gives a decorative finish when used as a binding

or facing applied on the right side of the garment . Bias is also used

to finished raw edges of plain seams as well as seams which join to

color to neck line . cuffs to sleeves etc .. Fabric or bound button

holes piped seams and bias tubing are made using bias strips .

Bias tubing is useful for making small motifs for trimming dresses

and for preparing fabric loops .Which can be used decoratively in the

place of buttonholes .