Bias cut satin bridesmaids dress

I made a 1930’s style bias cut satin bridesmaid dress in soft peppermint satin for each of Katherine’s bridesmaids. I designed flattering criss-cross seaming, cowl necklines and an elegant necklace back detail.  The bridesmaid dresses I made perfectly complimented the dress I’d made for the bride and suited the age and figure of both grown-up and teen.

Official photography by Debs Ivelja

I also made Katherine’s wedding dress click here to see her dress entry.

My design for a low back necklines reveal the girl’s beautiful shoulder bones, highlighted with the delicate necklace back detail.

What is bias-cut?

Bias-cut or ‘on-the-bias’ is a technical term for the orientation at which the panels for a dress are cut from the fabric. Instead of being cut out longways or cross-ways from the fabric roll, they are cut out dianonagally! This creates a unique drape when worn. Non-stretch fabric will gain an ability to stretch slightly around the figure when used on the bias. It was a popular way to cut dresses in the 1930’s era.

Original design sketch for the bias cut satin bridesmaid dress

Bias cut satin bridesmaid dress design for a teen

Designing a bias cut satin bridesmaids dress for a young teen is a careful balance of ensuring the child feels elegant and grown-up while keeping everything age appropriate. I made sure the front neckline was modest and everything was cut to ensure her underwear choices could be accommodated.

Each bias cut satin bridesmaids dress came with an unusual side ‘hook-up’, requested by the bride. This meant the length could be pulled up and out of the way for dancing later in the day.

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