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Back darts

Tapered folds sewn into the back panel of the skirt to shape the garment to the body.

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Transferring and Sewing Back Darts

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  1. Transfer the dart markings onto the wrong side of the back pieces. Fold the darts along the center line, secure with pins or baste, and sew along the marked lines, backstitching at both ends. Press the darts toward the center of the back piece.
Transferring and Sewing Back Darts
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Pinning Back Darts

p. 1
  1. Place the back pant pieces right sides together, matching up the center dart markings. Align along the marked lines and pin in place.
Pinning Back Darts
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Back Darts

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  1. Sew along the marked line with your machine, starting at the waist edge and finishing at the dart point.
Sewing Back Darts
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

4. Sewing waist darts

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  1. Sew the waist darts on the back pant pieces.
4. Sewing waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

3. Marking waist darts

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  1. Mark the placement of the waist darts on the back pant pieces, matching the markings on the back pattern piece.
3. Marking waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

4. Sew waist darts

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  1. Sew the waist darts on the back pant pieces.
4. Sew waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Marking Waist Darts

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  1. Mark the placement of the waist darts on the back panel from the wrong side according to the markings on the back panel pattern.
Marking Waist Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Sewing Waist Darts

p. 10
  1. Sew the waist darts on the back panel.
Sewing Waist Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

2. Press bust darts

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  1. Press the dart seam allowance upward.
2. Press bust darts
Open the step in the "Long Sleeved T-Shirt Sewing Pattern | V-Neck | Women’s Knit Top PDF | Basic Layering Tee Pattern | A4, Plotter, Letter | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing Back Waist Darts

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  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the back piece towards the center, and press the waist dart allowance on the back lining piece towards the side seams.
Pressing Back Waist Darts
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Pressing Waist Darts (Back)

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  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the back piece towards the center, and press the waist dart allowance on the back lining piece towards the side seams.
Pressing Waist Darts (Back)
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Pinning the Back Darts

p. 1
  1. Place the back pant pieces right sides together, matching up the center dart markings. Align along the marked lines and pin in place.
Pinning the Back Darts
Open the step in the "Plus Size Pants Pattern PDF | High Waisted Flare Trousers | Curvy Bell Bottoms Sewing | Front Seam Pants L-XXL" pattern →

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