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Fabric which is cut 'on the bias' is neither cut across the weave nor along it, but at a diagonal between them - imagine the diagonal of a square and this is the line that a bias cut follows. Farbic cut in this way tends to drape around the body well and 'clings' far more than a standard cut.
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This word can mean a form of prejudice or fabric that is cut diagonally across the grain. what is the word?
Bias
What is the most common use for a bias cut?
Fabric cut along the bias has stretch and allows it to go around curves
How do you make a bias cut on chain link fence?
See related link on how to make a bias cut on a chain link fence.
Do you cut a sash on the bias or straight to add to a dress?
I would do it on the bias as a belt is supposed to have a bit of stretch.
What is the meaning of slice on the bias?
Slice at a slant rather than a straight slice. Garlic bread is usually cut on the bias. Chinese vegetables, carrots, green onions are cut on the bias. To slice meat on the bias, slice at an angel, across the grain, rather than with the grain.
Use the word bias in a sentence?
Your question forces me to bias my answer in your favor. Please attenuate the bias in that circuit. As a noun: To avoid a bias in the results, the survey should include a cross section of age groups. As an adjective: A bias cut fabric will give the garment more flexibility. As an adverb: If you bias cut the wood, it will add more dimension to the piece. As a verb: Revealing the witness' background could bias the testimony for the jury.
What is a bias-cut dress?
bias cutting is cutting on the diagonal of the grain at a 90 degree angle you have the weft and the warp and bias is the diagonal of that. usually the true bias,( where the weft and warp form an equalatrial triangle) runs through the vertical line that marks the centre front and back of the body. a bias cut dress is stretchy normally and it hangs much softer than a dress cut on the straight grain. newtest3
What is bias in sewing?
Sewing a seam on the bias is sewing a piece of material that has been cut on a 45 degree angle.
What is the diagonal line against fabric grain?
That is the bias. When you have a pattern that states "cut on bias" the pattern piece would be placed in a fastion that would be a "diagonal line against fabric grain". Pattern pieces cut in this fashion are sometimes more difficult to sew because when fabric is cut on the bias it gives the cut edge more of a stretch.
How do you cut down daffodils?
Tulips stems should be cut on a bias. To make them stay fresher for longer, cut them, then roll each stem in newspaper for 2 hours, then cut again.
How would you use the word unbiased in a sentence?
Bias can mean prejudice or to cut cloth in a diagonal line. "When choosing someone for a jury, you want to be sure to pick someone who doesn't have a bias against either party." "Celandine is going to major in history, with a bias on the Middle Ages." Your question forces me to bias my answer in your favor. Please attenuate the bias in that circuit. As a noun: To avoid a bias in the results, the survey should include a cross section of age groups. As an adjective: A bias cut fabric will give the garment more flexibility. As an adverb: If you bias cut the wood, it will add more dimension to the piece. As a verb: Allowing the mayor's brother to bid on the contract might bias the selection of a contractor.
In critical thinking what does bias mean?
bias - favouring one point of view.
