r/sewing • u/velvetotte • 1d ago

Pattern Question Really narrow fabric width?

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Hey everyone!
So I have this really narrow silk or viscose crepe fabric that is stretchy with only 83 cm (~33 inch) of width and about 270 cm (~106 inch) of length

I wanted to make a flowy asymmetrical hem slip dress situation out of it but i cant think of a way to lay out any pattern… especially cause they all are mostly cut in bias to give that flowy look

What do you do in such a situation?
Just make a waist seem and connect two pieces together? Make two separate garments?

I really want it to be a dress or maybe a two piece but looking like a dress…

For reference here a picture of the fabric (folded in half) and a top for size reference

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u/SquareHobbit 22h ago

Combing it with another fabric of similar material/thickness/drape is often a good option!

Opting for spaghetti straps may also save you a little fabric here, if that fits your vision.

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u/Gifted_GardenSnail 20h ago

If you flip your T-shiry 180° you can get it a bit further into the lower corner I think? Bias top part with straight skirt?

...but with this little fabric, I think I'd pick a non-bias pattern