"Bias" refers to how the pattern runs horizontally/vertically on the front panel and yoke, but diagonally on the sleeves, pockets and back sections. Note the pockets, positioned right under the slits where the arms pass through the cape's front.
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Written on image: "Note how cloth is cut so that material falls on the bias at the side and in the back." "designed by Pearl Alexander" "André 570 - 7th Ave. New York City Jan 6, 1941"
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