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Fig 3
Bias Draping
It is a breakthrough in the field of draping popularized in the 1920s by fashion queen Madeleine Vionnet, is
another popular invention in the field. It drapes on the bias, or diagonal, as it plunges into the fabric’s pliability.
This produces a garment that essentially follows the natural curves of the body, offering the best possible balance
between comfort and style. (Fig 4)
Fig 4
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