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What is the definition of bias in fabric?
What is the definition of bias in fabric?
- A horizontal line between length and cross grain
- A perpendicular line between length and cross grain
- A diagonal line established by a 450-degree angle, intersecting length and cross grain (correct)
- A 90-degree angle between length and cross grain
Why is the bias of the fabric important in garment construction?
Why is the bias of the fabric important in garment construction?
- It offers maximum stretch, flexibility, and elasticity needed to conform to a curved edge (correct)
- It reduces the weight of the garment
- It strengthens the seam of the garment
- It provides a decorative edge to the garment
What is the primary factor in determining the placement of bias in garment construction?
What is the primary factor in determining the placement of bias in garment construction?
- Method of construction
- Type of fabric used
- Style and design of garment (correct)
- Availability of machines and attachments
What are commercially prepared bias bindings also known as?
What are commercially prepared bias bindings also known as?
How do you find the true bias of the fabric?
How do you find the true bias of the fabric?
Why do you need to join multiple bias strips together?
Why do you need to join multiple bias strips together?
How do you join bias strips together?
How do you join bias strips together?
What is the purpose of snipping extended points after joining bias strips?
What is the purpose of snipping extended points after joining bias strips?
What do you need to do after joining bias strips together?
What do you need to do after joining bias strips together?
Why is it essential to find the true bias of the fabric?
Why is it essential to find the true bias of the fabric?