Does a satin dress have to be cut on the bias or can I get away without it? : r sewing What does bias cut mean? Youve heard me say bias cut a lot of times probably, so lets get into it!, Bias cut refers to the way you cut a pattern. Its most common to cut a pattern following the I want to alter this dress to be more flattering and show my figure but I have no idea where to start! The hips fit perfectly, it's just the top part I Sewing On The Bias Tips for Bias Cut Fabric & Patterns Sewdirect