Hanging the garment
Allowing a bias-cut garment to hang freely for a period of time so the fabric fibers can stretch and settle before the final hem is cut and sewn.
Where it is used
Finishing the upper edge of the garment with a facing
p. 15- Secure the side seam allowances of the facing to the side seam allowances of the garment with hand stitches. At this stage of sewing, the garment should be left to "hang" on a dress form, as the pieces are cut on the bias.
