MARIA'S COMMENTS

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Vickiealt7 years ago

This is wonderful! Your chose of color is awesome and I love the cut. I make many simple tops with your technique, but never on the bias, will definitely try this!


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Mariaalt7 years ago

Vickie, you should absolutely try it, it makes linen behave almost like a knit - it becomes flexible, delicately hugs the body and flows like a dream! All of my latest projects are cut on the bias, I love it so much.


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Mariaalt7 years ago

The only downside to bias - you can't use applique or decorative seaming, it distorts the fabric, stops it from flowing. It must be simple. This is why here I used fringe to decorate the neckline - detail and texture, but fabric is free to stretch.


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Michellealt7 years ago

All I can say is: Bravo! I've been so disenchanted with sewing for myself that I haven't for years. This bias angle (pun intended) may be just the thing for me. I'm sure I can find a pattern to adapt. Good job, Maria.


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Barbaraalt7 years ago

Your shirts cut on the bias are genius! On of my favorite linen shirts (purchased on sale at TJMaxx) is cut on the bias. It is so comfortable. Been pondering how to cut one on the bias to sew! You made this project SO much easier! Thank you!


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Kathleenalt6 years ago

Maria, I love your fresh and flowing design! Question re: number 3 in your instructions: "Connect the sleeves with hemline with flaring line" Is this from underarm to cuff and underarm to hem? How many yards of fabric did you use?


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Janalt6 years ago

So impressed with your clothing! The bias is genius, really want to try it with your how-to. Agree pictures would help as I am a beginner. If you read this, my address is janbencol at AOL dot com. Thanks for sharing!


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Janalt6 years ago

So impressed with your clothing! The bias is genius, really want to try it with your how-to. Agree pictures would help as I am a beginner. If you read this, my address is janbencol at AOL dot com. Thank you for sharing!


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Joanalt3 years ago

Very pretty!


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Saraalt2 years ago

This is gorgeous! Gonna try it :)


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Karenalt2 years ago

I would love a copy of your tutorial if you are sharing! This is the style I love!


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Willaalt5 years ago

Very, very nice!


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Pamela Kalt3 years ago

Nicely done!!


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Heleneaalt7 years ago

Really cool!


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Darlenealt7 years ago

Gorgeous!! Nice job!


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Suzannalt7 years ago

Awesome! Great way to finish the seams. Do you think this way to finish seams would work on a quilt?


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Ramonaalt7 years ago

Love the coordinating colours for easy going. Loose and airy.


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Jeanninealt7 years ago

admirable use of resources